Recovery of U.S. troops’ remains in North Korea complicated by cash, politics
When North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed in June to help return the remains of American troops killed in the 1950-53 Korean War, it was seen as one of the more attainable goals to come out of his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Reports of voter intimidation, coercion ahead Zimbabwe poll: U.N.
Voter intimidation, threats of violence and coercion including people forced to attend political rallies are being increasingly reported ahead of Zimbabwe’s elections on July 30, especially in rural areas, the U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday.
Turkey’s Erdogan says to continue with border operations until all threats removed
President Tayyip Erdogan pledged on Tuesday to continue security operations along all of Turkey’s borders until security threats are completely removed, adding no one had the right to criticise a new anti-terrorism law the government is drafting.
Japan’s Kishida boosts Abe’s chances of staying on as PM
Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday ruled out running in a ruling party leadership race and said he would give his support to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe instead, reinforcing Abe’s chances of staying in power.
Multiple blasts reported as rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul
Multiple explosions hit the Afghan capital Kabul on Thursday, with two confirmed to have been caused by rockets that hit a residential area of the city, wounding at least four people, officials said.
Trump Organization submits plan for $200 million investment in Scottish golf resort
U.S President Donald Trump’s company has submitted plans to invest another 150 million pounds ($197 million) in one of his Scottish golf resorts, the Trump Organization said on Tuesday.
Trump submits plan for $200 million investment in Scottish golf resort
U.S President Donald Trump’s company has submitted plans to invest another 150 million pounds ($197 million) in one of his Scottish golf resorts, the Trump Organization said on Tuesday.
Iran’s growing cyber capabilities pose danger: German spy agency
Iran has expanded its cyber attack capabilities and poses a danger to German companies and research institutions, Germany’s BfV domestic intelligence agency said in its annual report.
At least 100 missing after Laos dam collapse: media
At least 100 people are missing after a hydropower dam in Laos collapsed, local media reported on Tuesday.
Iran says will respond in kind if U.S. tries to block oil exports
Iran will react with equal countermeasures if Washington tries to block its oil exports, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday, while the Islamic Republic’s armed forces chief said U.S. threats would draw an “unimaginable and regrettable” reaction.
