Trump visits Afghanistan

US President Donald Trump has made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan. He delivered greetings to US troops and announced the resumption of peace talks with the Taliban.
Iran arrests eight 'linked to CIA' in street unrest
Iran has arrested eight people accused of links to the CIA and gathering information to send abroad during deadly street violence .............
Albania races against time to find earthquake survivors
Emergency workers on Wednesday pulled dust-covered corpses from the ruins of an earthquake that has claimed 30 lives in Albania, as aftershocks hampered the second day of search efforts for survivors.
Fighting kills 11 in central Afghan province
At least 11 fighters including eight militants have been confirmed dead as clash broke out in Nawamish district of Afghanistan's central Daikundi province on Thursday, spokesperson for the provincial government Sakina Ehsani said.
Japan to tighten checks for African swine fever
The Japanese government plans to give more powers to quarantine officers at airports, as part of its efforts to prevent African swine fever from entering the country.
Hong Kong government slams US legislation
The government of Hong Kong has lashed out at the newly-enacted US legislation that supports democracy and human rights there.
N.Korea continues building work at nuclear site
A US research group says satellite imagery indicates that North Korea is continuing construction activity at its nuclear site.