South Africa, UAE sign extradition treaty that may target Gupta brothers
South Africa has signed an extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates, the justice minister said on Thursday, raising the prospect of the Gupta brothers, friends of former president Jacob Zuma, returning to face corruption charges.
Frenchman lands job after ‘just-go-ask’ advice from Macron
A jobless young Frenchman told by Emmanuel Macron that all he needed to do to find a job was cross the road and ask has landed a position after video of his exchange with the president went viral online.
Israel’s Netanyahu meets Egypt’s Sisi in New York
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he spoke to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, whose country has been trying to arrange a Gaza ceasefire, on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
Indonesia’s basketball-loving VP contender keeps ‘eye on the ball’ of economic reform
A love for running marathons and playing basketball is already making Sandiaga Uno, the Indonesian opposition’s contender for VP in next year’s presidential race, a hit both offline and on social media.
Slovak police detain suspects over journalist murder: media, lawyer
Slovak police have detained people suspected of the murder of investigative reporter Jan Kuciak and his fiancee, Slovak media outlets reported on Thursday, citing police sources.
Italy economy ministry denies Tria wants to resign over budget tussle
Italy’s Economy Minister Giovanni Tria does not plan to resign over a budget disagreement with the ruling parties, a spokeswoman for the ministry said on Thursday, dismissing a report in daily La Stampa which said he “was ready to leave”.
Italy’s Di Maio unaware of any delay to Thursday’s cabinet meeting
Italian Deputy Minister Luigi Di Maio confirmed that a cabinet meeting over budget targets was planned for later on Thursday, dismissing a report in daily Corriere della Sera which said it could be delayed.
Rockets hit Afghan city during president’s visit
Multiple rockets hit the Afghan city of Ghazni on Thursday during a visit by President Ashraf Ghani, according to officials and residents of the city, which is still struggling to return to normal after it was overrun by Taliban fighters last month.
China says hopes trade frictions with U.S. can be resolved
China hopes its trade frictions with the United States can be resolved, but it has prepared for all eventualities, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.
China says does not interfere in other countries’ internal affairs
China’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that Beijing does not interfere in other countries’ internal affairs, after U.S. President Donald Trump accused it of seeking to meddle in the Nov. 6 U.S. congressional elections.
