Afghan presidential election campaign starts

Jul 29,2019
Presidential election campaigning got underway in Afghanistan on Sunday with the focus on improving the country's security. But the day brought yet another terrorist attack this time targeting the office of a vice-presidential candidate.
North Korea says new missile a 'solemn warning' to South
Jul 26
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said two missiles fired under his supervision were newly designed tactical weapons that sent a "solemn warning" to the South over plans to hold military drills with the United States.
Tunisian President Essebsi dies at 92
Jul 26
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi died on Thursday at the age of 92. He was Tunisia's first democratically elected president.
Kono, Pompeo discuss N.Korea's projectiles
Jul 26
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have reaffirmed the close cooperation between their countries following North Korea's firing of projectiles.
N.Korea likely wants to halt US-South joint drill
Jul 26
North Korea may have conducted its latest projectile launch to press the United States to cancel or postpone its planned joint military exercise with South Korea.
Royal navy to escort UK-flagged ships
Jul 26
The British government says it will provide naval escorts for UK-flagged ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Tension is rising between Britain and Iran.
Minor volcanic eruption observed on Mt. Aso in southwestern Japan
Jul 26
A small eruption was observed Friday on Mt. Aso in southwestern Japan, spewing smoke as high as 1,600 meters, the weather agency said.