China denounces U.S. ‘concentration camps’ remarks
China denounced the United States on Monday for accusing it of operating concentration camps for Muslims in its far western region of Xinjiang, saying the accusations were divorced from reality.
Russia sees no need to ground Sukhoi plane after fatal crash-landing
Russia sees no reason to ground its domestic-made Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft after one of the passenger planes burst into flames during a crash-landing on Sunday, Russia’s transport minister said on Monday.
China says it won’t take part in trilateral nuclear arms talks
China on Monday dismissed a suggestion that it would talk with the United States and Russia about a new accord limiting nuclear arms, saying it would not take part in any trilateral nuclear disarmament negotiations.
ICC reverses decision to refer Jordan to Security Council over Bashir
Jordan won’t be referred to the U.N. Security Council for its failure to arrest Sudanese war crimes suspect Omar al-Bashir in 2017, the International Criminal Court said on Monday, reversing an earlier decision.
India’s heartland states vote in fifth phase of elections
India’s northern heartland voted on Monday in the fifth phase of a staggered general election, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoping his record on national security will win him a second five-year term.
Protesters block Aiteo’s Nembe oil facility in Nigeria
Protesters in Nigeria’s Nembe region barricaded the logistics base of oil company Aiteo on Sunday and briefly disrupted its operations, the company said.
Russia’s emergency ministry does not plan to ground its Sukhoi planes after crash: RIA
Russia’s emergency ministry does not plan to ground its Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft after the passenger plane crash-landed on Sunday, killing 41, the RIA news agency cited the ministry as saying on Monday.
China says trade delegation is preparing to go to the U.S.
China’s foreign ministry said on Monday a Chinese delegation is preparing to go to United States for trade talks, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods this week and target hundreds of bill…
China says urges U.S. to stop provocative acts in South China Sea
China said on Monday its navy warned U.S. ships sailing near islands claimed by Beijing in the South China Sea to leave the area and that the U.S. should stop such provocative acts.
Thai king to greet subjects on final day of coronation
Thailand began the third and final day of coronation ceremonies for King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who will meet foreign diplomats and greet his subjects from atop a balcony, a day after a grand procession through Bangkok.
