Foreigner beaten to death by mob in South Africa's Durban
A foreign national was killed by a crowd of about 50 people in Durban, South Africa, police reported.
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Canada Introduces Immigration Rule Changes Favoring High-Earning Foreign Workers
Canada will give high-earning foreign workers an edge in obtaining permanent resident status through changes to the Express Entry system, theglobeandmail.com reported.
Saudi-led Coalition Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile Targeting Najran
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Najran in southwestern Saudi Arabia on Thursday, Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu Agency reported.
Iraq Vows Not to Let Its Territory Be Used for Attacks on Saudi Arabia
Iraq has pledged not to allow its territory to be used for attacks on Saudi Arabia or other regional countries.
French Parliament Rejects Key Revenue Measure in Social Security Budget
French lawmakers reject a measure to raise €3.7 billion for the social security system, undermining deficit reduction efforts, Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu Agency reported.
Afghan UN Envoy: Defending Human Rights Under Taliban Can Cost Life
Afghanistan's acting UN envoy claims Taliban arrests and tortures human rights defenders, especially women.
South Korea to Play Saudi Arabia, Qatar in Football Friendlies
South Korea will play Saudi Arabia and Qatar in two friendly football matches in Doha next month.
Trump Suggests Sanctions Could Have Delayed US Citizen's Release from Russia
US President Donald Trump implies that imposing sanctions on Russia might have prevented the release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard.
UN Warns of Severe Climate Disruptions as El Nino Intensifies
The United Nations warns that the current El Nino phenomenon could intensify, triggering widespread climate disruptions and increasing hunger risks for 50 million people, Qatar's state news agency QNA reported.
Hillary Clinton Opposes Term Limits for Elected Officials
Hillary Clinton rejects imposing term limits on elected officials, saying voters should decide how long they remain in office.
Korean Court Rules Against Young Poong in Shareholder Lawsuit
A Seoul court has ruled against Young Poong Corp. in a shareholder derivative lawsuit seeking 837 billion won in damages from Korea Zinc Co. directors.
Malaysia's Retailers Call for Stricter Action Against Contraband Cigarette Sellers
Malaysia's Federation of Sundry Goods Merchants Associations urges authorities to intensify inspections and enforcement against contraband cigarette sellers
US Army Commander in South Korea Emphasizes Readiness for Broader Threats
US Eighth Army commander Lt. Gen. Joseph Hilbert stresses readiness for threats beyond Korean Peninsula
Saudi Crown Prince, French President Hold Talks in Riyadh
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met French President Emmanuel Macron in Riyadh to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments.
Russia Warns EU's Arctic Militarization Will Lead to Isolation
Russia's mission to the EU criticizes the bloc's new Arctic strategy as a militarized approach that will lead to its isolation in the region.
Ukraine's Drone Operations Disrupted by Starshield Satellite System Restrictions
Ukraine's military lost dozens of drones worth $1 million due to disruptions in the Starshield satellite system, The New York Times reported.
Death Toll from Abyei Market Attack Rises to 153
A drone attack on a market in Abyei, a disputed area between South Sudan and Sudan, has killed 153 people, according to a South Sudanese official, Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu Agency reported.
Trump Backs UK's North Sea Drilling, Calls for Removal of Wind Turbines
US President Donald Trump supports UK's North Sea drilling, demands removal of wind turbines
EU to Defend Itself Against China's Unfair Trade Practices: Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says EU will defend its industries against China's unfair trade practices without seeking a trade war.
Israel Threatens to Strike Beirut's Southern Suburbs Over Rocket or Drone Fire
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that any rocket or drone fire from Lebanon would prompt Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, Anadolu Agency reported.