‘Anti-terrorism drills’ with dogs conducted ahead of Tokyo 2020 Games
Japanese officials undertook ‘anti-terrorism’ drills involving dogs trained to detect suspicious items, including explosives, at Tokyo Station on Wednesday as they ramp up security preparations for next year’s Olympic Games.
China says U.S bill on Xinjiang will affect bilateral cooperation
China’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday the U.S. bill targeting camps for Muslim minorities in Xinjiang will affect bilateral cooperation in important areas.
China demands ‘fighting spirit’ from diplomats as trade war, Hong Kong protests simmer
Chinese diplomats have been instructed to promote Beijing’s view more aggressively as the country grapples with the trade war with the United States, anti-government protests in Hong Kong and other crises that could dent its image.
Six dead in Afghanistan after gun attack on Japanese NGO vehicle: officials
Six people including the head of a Japanese NGO were killed on Wednesday after unknown gunmen attacked their vehicle in Jalalabad, the capital city of Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province, officials said.
Japan PM slammed for revealing operator of document shredder in scandal was disabled
Japan erupted with online anger Wednesday after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who won’t reveal guests at a controversial party due to “respect for privacy,” told Parliament the operator of a shredder that destroyed the guest list was disabled.
Trump comments, Uighur bill hurt prospects of U.S.-China deal
U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments that a trade agreement with China may have to wait until late 2020 and a House of Representatives bill targeting camps for Muslims in Xinjiang have cast doubt on a near-term deal to end the trade war.
Iran’s Rouhani calls for release of innocent, unarmed protesters
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Wednesday for the release of any unarmed and innocent people detained during two weeks of sometimes violent protests against gasoline price hikes.
Russia accuses U.S. of deliberately delaying visas for its officials
Russia has accused Washington of deliberately delaying the issuing of visas for Russian officials traveling to the United States, something it said could further damage already strained relations.
Google halts political ads in Singapore as election looms: documents
Google has stopped accepting political advertisements in Singapore months before a widely expected election, according to documents shared by a small political party which said it was angered by the decision that denies it voter reach.
Top diplomat in China’s government visits South Korea after four-year gap to mend ties
The top diplomat in China’s government arrived in Seoul on Wednesday, visiting South Korea for the first time in more than four years as the countries seek to repair ties that soured over the deployment of U.S. anti-missile systems in South Korea.
