Nigeria's central bank chief arrested after being suspended by president

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Nigeria's central bank chief has been arrested hours after being suspended from office by the country's new president, authorities said Saturday.

Drunk, naked Aussie deported by Indonesia Australian surfer Bodhi Mani Risby-Jones was deported after a drunken naked rampage in Indonesia.
Drunk and naked Aussie surfer deported by Indonesia

An Australian surfer’s apologies for injuring a fisherman he during a drunken naked rampage in Indonesia, he is considered part of the family, he says.

Heavy rains in northwest Pakistan leave 20 dead, 80 injured

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - Heavy rains swept through Pakistan's northwest on Saturday, causing several houses to collapse and leaving at least 20 people dead and 80 injured, authorities said.

Russia unhappy with Black Sea grain deal Russia says it is unhappy with how the Black Sea grain deal is being implemented.
Russia still unhappy with Black Sea grain deal

Unhappy that economic sanctions placed on its exports remain in place, Russia is threatening to walk away from the Black Sea grain deal.

Taiwan president pledges to strengthen island's defense capability

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday said the self-ruled island would work to improve its rescue and defense capabilities with new technologies, adding that strengthening Taiwan is key to maintaining peace.

Indonesian volcano spews ash, lava in new eruption

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau is spewing ash in its longest eruption since 2018, when the volcano between Java and Sumatra triggered a deadly tsunami.

Pope continues post-surgery recovery in hospital; faithful await his video message

ROME (AP) - Pope Francis spent another good night in the Rome hospital where he is recovering from abdominal surgery, the Vatican said Saturday.