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 …
Japan reiterates no change in plan to deploy Self-Defense Forces to Middle East
Japan is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East but there is no change in its plan to deploy the Self-Defense Forces to the region to ensure the safety of its ships, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday.
U.S. denies Iran’s Zarif a visa to attend U.N.: U.S. official
The United States has denied a visa to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif that would have allowed him to attend a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Thursday, a U.S. official said.
Six dead in deadliest day of Indian citizenship law protests
Six people died and dozens were injured on Friday as Indian police clashed with thousands of protesters who again took to the streets in several parts of the country to oppose a new law they say discriminates against Muslims.
Hong Kong leader vows to work closely with Beijing’s new envoy
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she would work closely with Beijing’s top official in the Asian financial hub to get it back on “the right path” after more than six months of pro-democracy protests.
Australia prepares for renewed bushfire threat as economic costs mount
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 crowds
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 …
U.S. denies Iran’s Zarif a visa to attend U.N. meet: U.S. official
The United States has denied a visa to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif that would have allowed him to attend a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Thursday, a U.S. official said.
