Pope indicates wish to visit North Korea
Vatican City: South Korea’s president has met with Pope Francis in a private audience, and his office says that the pontiff indicated his willingness to visit North Korea.
116 Pak policemen suspended over firing
Lahore: Authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province have suspended at least 116 police officials, including top officers, in connection with the killing of demonstrators during a public protest here in 2014, according to a media report.
Ukraine to hand Kiev church to Constantinople
Kiev: Ukraine’s parliament on Thursday voted to hand over a landmark Kiev church to the Istanbul-based Ecumenical Patriarchate after it agreed to recognise the independence of Ukraine’s Orthodox Church.
US to appoint Qatar envoy amid Gulf row
Washington: The US has said it would appoint an envoy to Qatar, after a 16-month gap during which Doha has been at the centre of diplomatic crisis.