Australia bolsters bushfire defenses as economic, environmental costs mount
Australian firefighters used a break from searing temperatures to strengthen containment lines around huge wildfires burning in the country’s southeast on Tuesday, as the financial and environmental costs of the crisis mounted.
Baby wrapped in plastic found alive in Singapore rubbish chute
Rubbish collectors rescued a baby from a bin at the bottom of a trash chute in Singapore on Tuesday, an MP and media said, a rare case in the wealthy city-state.
Mexico rejects U.S. proposal to send Mexican asylum seekers to Guatemala
Mexico rejected on Monday a U.S. proposal by which Mexicans seeking asylum in the United States could be sent to Guatemala, the foreign ministry said in a statement, adding that it was working with authorities to offer “better options”.
Body of Iranian commander killed in U.S. strike arrives for burial in southeast Iran: agency
The body of the senior Iranian military commander killed in a U.S. drone strike in Iraq last week has arrived in his home town of Kerman in southeast Iran for burial, the official IRNA news agency said on Tuesday.
With hand on heart, Australian firefighters mourn colleague
Dozens of Australian firefighters formed a guard of honor and stood with hand on heart on Tuesday to bid a solemn farewell to colleague Andrew O’Dwyer, one of three volunteers killed in recent blazes.
Japan transport minister orders security checks for large luggage at airports
Transport Minister Kazuyoshi Akaba said on Tuesday that inspections of large baggage were now mandatory at private jet facilities at Japan’s major airports, following the stunning escape of ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn from the country.
Saudi deputy defense minister met Esper, discussed ongoing military cooperation: tweet
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, said in a tweet on Tuesday he met U.S. Secretary of defense Mark Esper and discussed mutual challenges faced by both countries.
Japan says it is in contact with Lebanon over Carlos Ghosn’s flight
Japan is in touch with Lebanon, and other relevant nations, over the departure of former Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn, the top government spokesman said on Tuesday.
Australia readies as renewed bushfire threat looms, economic costs soar
Australian firefighters used cool weather on Tuesday to try to strengthen containment lines around almost 200 wildfires burning in the country’s southeast, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison prepared to meet with insurance and bank executives to discuss …
Pentagon chief denies U.S. is leaving Iraq; slain commander mourned by Tehran throngs
The United States has no plans to pull its troops out of Iraq, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Monday, following reports by Reuters and other media of an American military letter informing Iraqi officials about repositioning troops in preparation …
