Indonesia seeks answer to why U.S. blocked military chief’s travel
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia on Monday said it was still awaiting a detailed explanation why the United States barred its military chief from traveling to the U.S., despite having a visa and an official invitation, although it had accepted an official…
Japan PM Abe says to discuss North Korea ‘thoroughly’ with Trump
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he would discuss North Korea “thoroughly” with U.S. President Donald Trump when he visits next month, and reaffirm the two countries’ commitment to working together in dealing with the…
Philippines declares siege by Islamist rebels over in Marawi City
CLARK, Philippines (Reuters) – The Philippines declared an end on Monday to five months of fierce urban warfare in a southern city held by pro-Islamic State militants, a battle that has marked the country’s biggest security crisis in years.
Africa eyes senior Trump envoy visit for U.S. policy hints
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley arrived in Ethiopia on Monday, among the first visits to Africa by a senior member of President Donald Trump’s administration that diplomats hope will shed light on his plans to …
Australia to spend up to $195 million housing refugees after PNG detention center closes
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia will spend up to A$250 million ($195 million) housing nearly 800 refugees and asylum seekers in Papua New Guinea for the next 12 months after its controversial detention center closes this month.
Typhoon Lan heads out to sea, leaves three dead and flooding
TOKYO (Reuters) – A rapidly weakening typhoon Lan made landfall in Japan on Monday, setting off landslides and flooding that prompted evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people, but then headed out to sea after largely sparing the capital, Tokyo…
Japan’s Abe to push pacifist constitution reform after strong election win
TOKYO (Reuters) – Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, buoyed by a huge election win for lawmakers who favor revising Japan’s post-war, pacifist constitution, signaled a push towards his long-held goal on Monday but will need to convince a divided public to succ…
Abe, Trump agree to raise pressure on North Korea: Japan government
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to work together to raise pressure on North Korea, Yasutoshi Nishimura, a deputy chief cabinet secretary, said on Monday.
Weakening typhoon Lan passes near Tokyo, at least two killed
TOKYO (Reuters) – A rapidly weakening typhoon Lan made landfall in Japan on Monday, setting off landslides and flooding but leaving the capital, Tokyo, largely unscathed, although at least two people were reported killed and train and plane services di…
Macri’s coalition sweeps Argentina’s mid-term vote
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Candidates allied with Argentine President Mauricio Macri enjoyed sweeping victories in Sunday’s mid-term election, strengthening his position in Congress while dimming prospects for a political comeback by his predecessor Cris…
