Chaos erupts at Osaka airport after passenger with knife passes security
OSAKA, Sep 26, 2019, The Mainichi. A knife found in a passenger’s carry-on luggage was…
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US sanctions Chinese firms for allegedly shipping Iranian oil
WASHINGTON D.C., Sep 26, 2019, WSJ. The Trump administration blacklisted several Chinese companies including units…
[Analytics] Will Washington agree on new Hong Kong human rights and democracy act?
Hong Kong bill enjoys bipartisan support on Capitol Hill, but minefield of congressional committees, lawyers,…
Nauru backs Taiwan after two Pacific nations switch diplomatic ties to China
SYDNEY, Sep 26, 2019, Reuters. The tiny Pacific country of Nauru will retain long-standing ties…
[Analytics] Moon lays down energetic drumbeat for Trump, but US president doesn’t play same tune
“When you have your third summit with Chairman Kim, [. . .] I hope that…
Japan, US ink bilateral trade agreement
NEW YORK, Sep 25, 2019, Kyodo. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald…
Abe says determined to meet Kim Jong-un ‘face to face’
UN, Sep 25, 2019, China Daily. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday that he…
N. Korea leader may visit S. Korea for special ASEAN summit in Nov
SEOUL, Sep 25, 2019, Yonhap. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may visit South Korea for…
MiG 21 aircraft crashes near Gwalior airbase, pilots safe
GWALIOR, Sep 25, 2019, PTI. A MiG-21 trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed…
China hails Russia’s accession to Paris climate agreement
BEIJING, Sep 25, 2019, TASS. The Chinese government welcomes Russia’s decision to adopt the Paris…
Air force bases in North India on high alert, intel warns of fidayeen attack by Jaish
NEW DELHI, Sep 25, 2019, India Today. All major Indian Air Force bases in Jammu…
Moon proposes turning DMZ between North and South into U.N.-backed global peace zone
NEW YORK, Sep 25, 2019, Yonhap. South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday proposed transforming…