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Mexico and Peru reestablish ties after asylum spat
Mexico and Peru announced the restoration of diplomatic ties on Friday, following a months-long split over the asylum bid of a former Peruvian official accused of coup plotting.
Dollar drops, stocks climb as weak US jobs data eases rate fears
The dollar fell sharply Friday after the US economy shed thousands of jobs in July, an economic blow that lowered the risk of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve that could slow growth in the world's biggest economy.
Trump's ex-lawyer all set for confirmation as US attorney general
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was set for confirmation Friday as US attorney general after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicization of the Justice Department.
Dollar drops, stocks climb after surprise US jobs miss
The dollar fell sharply Friday after the US economy shed thousands of jobs in July, reducing the risk of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve that could slow growth in the world's biggest economy.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact amid regional war
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement on Friday amid violence in the region from Houthi attacks and the US-Iran war.
European stocks rise before US jobs report
European stock markets rose, oil prices dipped and the dollar steadied Friday as investors awaited a key US jobs report for clues on the outlook for interest rates in the world's biggest economy.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to sign defence pact amid regional violence
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan were set to sign a joint defence agreement on Friday, sources told AFP, amid violence in the region from Houthi attacks and the US-Iran war.
Oil extends gains and stocks mostly down on fresh Hormuz worries
Oil prices extended gains and most stocks fell further on Friday amid fading optimism over a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as reports said Iran was planning to block US and Israeli ships from the waterway as part of a deal with Oman.
Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis killed at least 58 government troops in missile and drone attacks on Thursday, a military source said, in one of the deadliest days of the country's civil war in four years.
Pacific nations fail to agree on statement condemning China missile test
Pacific diplomats gathered in Fiji failed on Friday to agree on a joint statement condemning China's recent test of a nuclear-capable missile in the region, with New Zealand's foreign minister accusing them of appeasing "outsiders".
Chinese activist held in Bangkok finds Canada refuge
Chinese activist Zhang Xinyan has arrived in Canada after months living in fear of deportation at a Bangkok detention centre, and supporters say others like her remain under threat in Thailand.
Oil extends gains and stocks fall on fresh Hormuz worries
Oil prices extended gains and stocks fell further on Friday amid fading optimism over a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as reports said Iran was planning to block US and Israeli ships from the waterway as part of a deal with Oman.
Venezuela's political transition talks wrap first day in Caracas
US-backed political transition talks between Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives began Thursday in Caracas, an AFP photographer in attendance observed.
Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces: source
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis killed at least 58 government troops in missile and drone attacks on Thursday, a military source said, in one of the deadliest days of the country's civil war in four years.
China missile test top of agenda as Pacific diplomats meet in Fiji
New Zealand and other Pacific nations pushed Friday for a joint statement condemning China's recent test of a nuclear-capable missile but faced resistance as the region's top diplomats met for an annual confab in Fiji.
Thousands protest private property legislation in Argentina
Protesters clashed with police as thousands of people braved stormy weather to demonstrate against a controversial private property bill outside the Argentine Senate on Thursday.
Venezuela's political transition talks launch in Caracas
US-backed political transition talks between Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives began Thursday in Caracas, an AFP photographer in attendance observed.
Venezuela's political transition talks start: AFP
US-backed political transition talks between Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives began Thursday in Caracas, an AFP photographer in attendance observed.
UN chief denounces Russia, Ukraine for civilian deaths
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned both sides for attacks on civilian areas as Ukraine and Russia kept up their artillery war.
Taiwan blocks key bridge in drill for potential Chinese invasion
Taiwanese troops used concrete barriers, barbed wire and Hesco walls to block a key bridge near Taipei on Thursday in a drill to stop invading Chinese forces attempting to advance on the capital.
Migrant children risk abuse on streets of Ceuta, aid groups warn
Hundreds of unaccompanied children are at risk of abuse and exploitation as they sleep rough on the streets of Ceuta after taking part in the mass migrant entry into the Spanish territory a week ago, aid groups warned Thursday.
Oil price shoots up as stocks tread water
Oil prices barrelled ahead again Thursday, extending their volatile run, while global stock markets were stuck as investors assessed corporate earnings, with tech firms back under pressure.
Rheinmetall sales keep surging despite cancelled naval frigate project
German weapons maker Rheinmetall said Thursday it expects to lose around 300 million euros ($346 million) on Berlin's surprise decision to scrap a major naval frigate programme, but hopes to offset the losses with new partnerships.
Suspected Ebola death on boat heading for DR Congo capital
A suspected Ebola death has been reported on a boat heading for Kinshasa, which has so far avoided the outbreak raging in DR Congo's east and northeast, authorities said Thursday.
UK clears Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros
Britain on Thursday gave the green light to Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, as the entertainment and media mega-deal still faces a key hurdle in the United States.
North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Thursday, Seoul's military said, with the launch coming after Pyongyang lambasted Japan's military build-up in the Pacific.
Israel reports troop deaths as Lebanon talks underway in Rome
Israel reported on Thursday its first military fatalities in southern Lebanon in more than a month, after carrying out fresh strikes despite ongoing US-backed talks in Rome aimed at ending hostilities.
India youth protests highlight mistrust in 'lapdog' media
Journalists covering last month's youth-led protests in India became targets of public anger and attacks over their perceived support for the government, exposing a deepening crisis of trust in traditional broadcasters.
Pacific islands alarmed by Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining
A Pacific island leader says there were "no consultations" before the US announced swathes of nearby ocean could be auctioned for deep-sea mining exploration, telling AFP the industry faced strong opposition among his people.
Myanmar ex-junta chief on first Thailand trip as civilian leader
Myanmar's ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing makes his first visit to Thailand as civilian leader on Thursday, as he seeks a return to the diplomatic fold for his pariah state.
AFP journalist to be honored at International Press Freedom Awards
AFP journalist Christina Assi, who lost a leg in an Israeli strike while reporting from the Lebanese border, will be honored at the International Press Freedom Awards, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday.
Turkish MPs back limited amnesty for Kurdish militants
A majority of Turkish MPs on Wednesday backed limited and conditional amnesty for PKK Kurdish militants, a first legislative step to end decades of deadly fighting.