Japan says it has sought help from Lebanon over fugitive Ghosn
Japan has asked Lebanon for help regarding Carlos Ghosn, a top Japanese official said on Tuesday, calling the former auto executive’s escape to Beirut “regrettable” but stopping short of spelling out what Tokyo was seeking from local authorities.
Japan to do utmost to secure Ghosn’s return: justice ministry official
Japan will do its utmost to secure the return of ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn and is examining Lebanese law for a way to bring him back, a senior official at the Japanese justice ministry said on Tuesday.
Israeli minister says too early to say if Iran on path toward nuclear weapon
Israel’s energy minister said on Tuesday it is too early to determine whether Iran is on the path towards building a nuclear weapon after it announced it would abandon limitations on enriching uranium.
Germany to cut troop numbers in Iraq after Soleimani’s killing
Germany is moving some of its military personnel from Iraq to neighboring countries over security concerns, the government told lawmakers, days after the killing of a top Iranian military commander in a U.S. drone strike.
Four Kenyan civilians killed in al Shabaab attack on telecom mast
Four Kenyan civilians were killed in a gunfight on Tuesday between police and al Shabaab militants from Somalia who attacked a telecommunications mast in the third such deadly incident in Kenya this week, police said.
Australia strengthens bushfire defenses as economic, environmental costs mount
Australian firefighters used a break from searing temperatures on Tuesday to strengthen containment lines around huge wildfires as the financial and environmental costs of the crisis mounted.
Australia’s leaders unmoved on climate action after devastating bushfires
Australia’s government is sticking firmly to a position that there is no direct link between climate change and the country’s devastating bushfires, despite public anger, the anguish of victims and warnings from scientists.
Take it or leave it: Philippines’ Duterte offers new water contract terms
The Philippine government will take over the capital’s water distribution services if the two largest water firms refuse to accept the terms of new contracts that will be offered to them, the presidential spokesman said on Tuesday.
Taiwan artists take election inspiration as vote nears
Two Taiwanese artists – one who paints with his fingers and the other embracing the Japanese manga style – are taking inspiration from the drama of the island’s political scene ahead of a heated election on Saturday.
Muslims should unite after Iran commander’s killing: Malaysian PM
Muslim countries should unite to protect themselves against external threats, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday after describing the U.S. killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani as immoral.
