China defends ‘anti-extremism’ measures in Xinjiang as scrutiny mounts
Vocational training is being used “to the greatest extent” in China’s far-western Xinjiang region to ensure militant activities are “eliminated before they occur,” a senior Communist Party official said.
Australian PM criticized for possibly recognizing Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, whose government faces a crucial by-election in four days, said on Tuesday Canberra was open to recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, prompting concern from Indonesian and Palestinian officials.
Iranian border guards kidnapped on border with Pakistan: IRNA
Fourteen Iranian border guards were kidnapped on the border with Pakistan on Tuesday, an official was quoted as saying by state news agency IRNA.
Australia’s shift in Israel policy could hurt ties with Arab nations, Egypt envoy says
Ambassadors from 13 Arab countries met in Canberra on Tuesday, concerned that Australia’s move to consider recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital could damage peace prospects there, Egypt’s ambassador said.
Australian PM faces backlash over surprise shift in Israel policy
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, whose government faces a crucial by-election that could weaken its grip on power, said on Tuesday Canberra was open to recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and shifting its embassy there.
Teams probing Saudi journalist’s disappearance leave Istanbul consulate: witnesses
Turkish and Saudi teams investigating the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi two weeks ago left the Saudi consulate in Istanbul early on Tuesday after a nine-hour search of the building, Reuters witnesses said.
Saudi Royal Air Force plane crashes during training mission on Monday: SPA
A Saudi Royal Air Force plane crashed during a training mission on Monday in northwest of the kingdom, killing all of its crew, a Defense Ministry source was quoted as saying on the state news agency SPA on Tuesday.
Peru detains opposition leader’s top advisers at political rally
Peruvian police detained two top advisers of jailed opposition leader Keiko Fujimori at a political demonstration on Monday, deepening a crisis at the heart of the country’s most powerful conservative movement.
Saudi team probing journalist’s disappearance leaves Istanbul consulate: witness
A Saudi team investigating the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has left the Saudi consulate building in Istanbul, a Reuters witness said on Tuesday.
No frisbees! China bans guns, roller skates from year’s biggest trade fair
Visitors to China’s biggest trade fair of the year can leave their frisbees at home.
