Chinese state media urge action, voice support for Hong Kong police after clashes
Chinese state media called on Beijing on Wednesday to deal with protests in Hong Kong more decisively after a reporter from one of China’s largest government-backed newspapers was caught up in overnight clashes.
Italy marks anniversary of bridge collapse amid political crisis
Italy’s warring political leaders suspended hostilities on Wednesday, gathering in the port city of Genoa to mark the first anniversary of a bridge collapse that killed 43 people.
Indian players want safety guarantees for Pakistan trip: Bhupathi
Indian tennis players want safety guarantees before they travel to Islamabad for their Davis Cup tie against Pakistan, captain Mahesh Bhupathi said on Wednesday.
Malaysian ministers say Indian Islamic preacher should be expelled
Malaysia’s cabinet discussed the permanent residency of Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik on Wednesday, with three ministers demanding his expulsion for allegedly making racially sensitive remarks in the multi-ethnic nation.
New Zealand PM calls on Australia to answer Pacific island climate change demands
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern challenged Australia on Wednesday to answer South Pacific island demands for more action on climate change, saying her country was doing its part to limit global greenhouse emissions.
Deploying new U.S. missiles would be ‘reckless act’: North Korean media
Any move by the United States to place new ground-launched, intermediate-range missiles in South Korea could spark a “new Cold War” and an escalating arms race in the region, North Korean state media said on Wednesday.
Iran’s Rouhani says Gulf countries can protect region’s security
President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday Iran and other Gulf states could protect the region’s security and foreign forces were not needed, state TV reported, repeating a longstanding rejection of a U.S. maritime security mission in the region.
Pakistan requests U.N. Security Council meeting on Kashmir
Pakistan has asked the United Nations Security Council for an urgent meeting on the contested Kashmir region also claimed by India, according to a letter released by Pakistan’s foreign ministry on Wednesday.
Indonesian president will soon announce new cabinet for second term: media
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo said he will soon announce a second term 34-minister cabinet, media reported on Wednesday.
Australia pushes Pacific islands to drop calls for stronger climate action
Australia stepped up efforts on Wednesday to convince Pacific Islands to abandon calls for tougher climate change goals, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrived in the tiny island of Tuvalu.
