Maddalena Tomassini

Since January, Turkey has repatriated 17,000 Afghans. So far this year, 330,000 Afghans have returned, millions in recent years, Afghan Minister says. Many find it hard to reintegrate, many live in poverty. Meanwhile, people continue to flee from Afghanistan. More than 100,000 have been displaced since january. For Father Moretti, it is “nonsense” to say that the war is over.

The country tries to be "homogeneous", but now this is no longer possible. There is no clear policy to absorb migrants and refugees. The Church's commitment to migrants.

In the country a spirit of coexistence, accepting others and those who are different, is missing. African refugees are in a legal "limbo". Christian migrants are pained by the rejection of the "Country of Jesus, the Gospel and the Bible". Many in Israel help, but "these" many "must be multiplied, because they are a drop in the bucket.”

The historic alliance and protection of China towards North Korea is reiterated. Kim aims to lighten the sanctions. Washington: first complete denuclearization is needed. Seoul asks for "substantial steps". Joint military exercise between South Korea and the US scheduled for August, suspended.

Marchers walked under the scorching sun whilst fasting for Ramadan. Of all ages, they share the pain of the violence they witnessed and a desire for peace. The Taliban refuse to extent the truce and announce new attacks. The Islamic State group never stopped the attacks.

The earthquake struck the city at 8 am, in full rush hour. The quake reached a magnitude of 6.1 and level six out of seven of the Japanese intensity scale. The epicenter at 13 km depth. Strong aftershocks are expected.

A new service was launched on 11 June providing drivers dressed as Japan’s mythical shadow warriors or as bodyguards with concealed . . . water guns.

The Christian community opens its doors to its Muslim brothers and sisters, offering an iftar meal. In Ramallah, parish priests welcome the marginalised. For Fr Shomali, “There is an Arab saying, 'when there is bread and salt between us, we have the same blood'.”

The expedition of the Eugene Bell Foundation to the North took place in a new "relaxed" atmosphere. In South Korea too, most people trust in peace. The tears of hope of separated families. Moon’s party in crushing victory at local and supplementary elections: "The people of the South want to take the opportunity to get closer to the North"

The resolution passed with 120 votes in favour and eight against. US amendment condemning Hamas rejected. The approved text criticizes the launch of rockets, but does not consider Hamas to be solely responsible.

The world is divided over yesterday’s agreement. Critics condemn it for the absence of a timetable for denuclearisation and the decision to suspend joint US-South Korea exercises. North Korean media celebrate Kim's victory. In South Korea, the corporate sector is happy. Card Yeom is praying for quick implementation for everyone’s sake. State visits and meetings between separated families are in store for the future. For the Korea Church, people want “peace”.

Activists unveil the sculpture on Times Square. The space is visited by many tourists from mainland China. The discontent of the administration.