South Korea launches ‘Let’s Learn Japan’s Restrictions’ website for puzzled businesses
The South Korean government has launched a new learning website for companies puzzled by Japan’s recent trade restrictions against the country amid growing confusion over changes of rules about buying Japanese goods.
Sudan detains nine soldiers after El-Obeid killings: council spokesman
Sudan’s military council spokesman said on Friday that nine soldiers from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been dismissed and detained in connection with recent violence in the cities of Omdurman and El-Obeid.
Russian PM’s visit to disputed island regrettable, Japan says
A visit on Friday by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to an island claimed by both Japan and Russia was extremely regrettable, Japan’s foreign ministry said, urging Moscow to take constructive steps to advance ties.
China is reticent about new nuclear missile treaty as INF ends: Germany
A new international treaty, replacing the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) which ends on Friday, should include China, Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said, but added that Beijing was acting reticently on the matter.
Social media sites block satirical rap video in Singapore after government complaint
Facebook and other social media sites have restricted access to a satirical rap video in Singapore after the government of the wealthy Asian city-state requested the removal of content it said could fan racial tension.
French farmers dump manure outside office of Macron party lawmaker
French farmers protesting against a trade deal with Canada dumped manure overnight outside the office of a lawmaker from President Emmanuel Macron’s LREM party, in the latest example of protesters vandalizing LREM offices to voice their discontent.
Blasts hit Bangkok as city hosts major security meeting
Six bomb blasts wounded at least four people at three sites in Bangkok on Friday, as the Thai capital hosted a Southeast Asian security meeting with top diplomats from the United States, China and other world powers.
South Korea’s Moon pledges action against Japan’s ‘unfair’ trade step
President Moon Jae-in vowed on Friday to take stern action against Japan’s decision to strip South Korea of its fast track export status, calling it a reckless and unfair retaliatory action by Tokyo.
Thousands of Hong Kong civil servants to rally, wave of protests planned
Thousands of Hong Kong civil servants are planning to rally on Friday night in support of protesters and to urge authorities to rebuild confidence in the government as escalating protests rock the Asian financial hub.
Three small blasts hit Bangkok as city hosts major security meeting
Three small explosions, one possibly a homemade bomb, injured three people in Bangkok on Friday, as the Thai capital hosted a Southeast Asian security meeting with top diplomats from the United States, China and other world powers.
