Iran and Syria sign deal for military cooperation
Iran and Syria signed a deal for military cooperation in a meeting between the defense ministers of the two countries in Damascus, the Tasnim news agency reported on Monday.
Japanese man expelled by North Korea arrives in China: Kyodo
A Japanese man arrived in China on Monday after North Korea expelled him for allegedly breaking the law during a visit there, Kyodo news agency said, citing a Japanese diplomatic source.
Malaysia bars foreigners from Forest City project that drew Chinese buyers
Malaysia will not allow foreigners to buy residential units in the $100-billion Forest City project in its southern state of Johor bordering Singapore, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday.
Verdict postponed in Reuters journalists case as pressure mounts on Myanmar
The verdict in Myanmar’s prosecution of two Reuters reporters accused of breaching the Official Secrets Act was postponed on Monday until Sept. 3 because the judge overseeing the case is sick, a court official said.
Verdict postponed in Myanmar’s case against Reuters journalists
The verdict in Myanmar’s prosecution of two Reuters reporters accused of breaching the country’s Official Secrets Act was postponed on Monday until Sept. 3 because the judge overseeing the case is sick, a court official said.
China targets rumors, religion in updated party rules
China’s ruling Communist Party has issued a revised set of regulations governing members’ behavior, threatening punishment for spreading political rumors and recommending those who cling to religious beliefs be asked to leave the party.
Malaysia says Forest City project off limits to foreign buyers
Malaysia will not allow foreigners to buy residential units built at the $100 billion Forest City project in Johor, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday.
South Korea says Pompeo’s canceled visit impacts North Korea liaison office plans
South Korea said on Monday the abrupt cancellation of United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s trip to North Korea is having an “effect” on a controversial inter-Korean liaison office it planned to open by this month.
North Korea to expel detained Japanese tourist
North Korea has detained a Japanese tourist accused of breaking the law during a visit to the country and he will be expelled, the North’s official news agency has said.
Tahoe Resources says workers at Guatemalan unit abducted, held for several hours
Twelve unarmed security contract workers at Tahoe Resources Inc’s Guatemalan unit were abducted late on Friday and held for hours before being released, the gold- and silver-mining company said.
