Ships set sail in Japan’s first commercial whale hunt in more than 30 years
Five small ships sailed out of harbor on Monday in Japan’s first commercial whale hunt in more than three decades, a move that has aroused global condemnation and fears for the fate of whales.
Japan supports U.S.-North Korea process, hopes latest talks lead to progress: Abe
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday Japan supported the United States and North Korea’s “process” and wished for the latest talks between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un to result in positive developments, Japanese media reported.
Uruguay ex-Mayor, senator likely winners in presidential primaries: exit polls
Uruguayan primary elections look set to pit a former mayor against a senator in the presidential vote in October, according to early exit polls on Sunday evening in the South American country.
Fresh protests erupt as Hong Kong braces for annual rally to mark handover
Hundreds of protesters faced off with riot police early on Monday, the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule, ahead of an annual rally that is expected to draw huge crowds amid widespread anger over a controversial extradition bill.
Syrian state media: Israeli missile strike kills four civilians
Israeli warplanes fired missiles targeting Syrian military positions in Homs and the Damascus outskirts in an attack that killed at least four civilians and wounded another 21, Syrian state media said.
Turkey’s Erdogan says S-400 systems will be delivered within 10 days: NTV
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said the first delivery of the Russian S-400 missile defense system would take place within 10 days, broadcaster NTV reported on Sunday, a day after he said there would be no U.S. sanctions over the deal.
Turkey’s Erdogan says ‘some people’ paying ‘serious money’ to bury Khashoggi issue: NTV
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said “some people” were paying “serious money” to bury the issue of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, broadcaster NTV reported on Monday.
Israeli attack targets Syrian military positions: Syrian state media
Israeli warplanes fired missiles at Syria that targeted Syrian military positions in Homs and the Damascus outskirts, the Syrian military said on Monday.
Turkey’s Erdogan says S-400 systems will be delivered within 10 days
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said the first delivery of the Russian S-400 missile defense system will take place within 10 days, broadcaster NTV reported on Sunday, a day after Erdogan said there would be no U.S. sanctions over the deal.
Turkey’s Erdogan says ‘never possible’ to consider U.S. plan for Middle East: NTV
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said it was “never possible” for Turkey to positively consider the $50 billion U.S. peace plan for the Middle East, broadcaster NTV reported on Monday.
