Dry-run for presidency? Duterte daughter revels in Philippine midterms spotlight
During Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s first two years in office, his daughter Sara had barely any interest in politics.
Russia’s Lavrov says ‘extremely significant’ differences with Japan on peace deal: RIA
Moscow and Tokyo still have “extremely significant” differences over a World War Two peace deal that Japan hopes will end a territorial row between them, RIA news agency quoted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying on Friday.
Deputy Guards chief says Iran will not hold talks with U.S.: news agency
A deputy head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said that Tehran will not hold talks with its arch enemy the United States and that Washington “will not dare launch military action against us”, the semi-official news agency Tasnim reported on Friday.
U.N. assessing damage at Yemeni port city grain mills
The United Nations are assessing possible damage to grain stores it manages near the Yemeni Red Sea port city of Hodeidah that were hit by gunfire on Thursday, a spokesman said.
Italy confirms Venezuelan opposition lawmaker is in its Caracas embassy
Italy confirmed on Friday that Venezuelan opposition lawmaker Americo De Grazia has entered the Italian embassy in Caracas after a pro-government legislative body stripped him of parliamentary immunity.
North Korea missile test violated U.N. resolutions, says Japan
North Korea’s latest missile launch violated United Nations resolutions calling for a halt to such ballistic weapons tests, a spokesman for Japan’s government said on Friday.
Britain and Ireland will work to end Northern Irish vacuum in weeks not months: Coveney
Ireland and Britain will work with Northern Irish parties to try to restore a devolved government in the province within weeks rather than months, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said.
South Africa’s ANC poised for election victory but support ebbs
The African National Congress was headed for victory in South Africa’s election on Friday, although the party was on course for its worst performance since it took power 25 years ago.
U.S. air strike kills 13 Islamic State fighters in Somalia: U.S. military
A U.S. air strike killed 13 Islamic State fighters in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, days after another strike killed three.
Venezuela’s Guaido would probably accept U.S. military intervention if proposed: paper
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Friday he was open to accept a U.S. military intervention to help manage the political emergency in his country.
