US sanctions China, Russia firms for helping NK illicit shipments
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned Chinese and Russian firms for their alleged role in helping illicit trade with North Korea in violation of international sanctions. The…
Akihito marks final war-end anniversary
Japan marked the 73rd anniversary of the end of World War II on Wednesday. The ceremony held by the government at the Nippon Budokan hall in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, was the last of…
Abe hopes reciprocal visits improve Japan-China ties
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe intends to accelerate the improvement of Japan-China relations through the realization of reciprocal visits with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Sunday…
Moon to head to Pyongyang for September summit
South and North Korea agreed to hold a third summit between their leaders in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang in September. The announcement came as the result of high-level…
Hamas, Israel agree on truce in Gaza
A Thursday truce between Hamas and Israel is aimed at halting the escalation of violence. The Islamic Hamas movement announced on Thursday that a truce with Israel on halting…
Myanmar says ICC has no jurisdiction over country
Myanmar said on Thursday that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no jurisdiction to run a case on atrocities against Rohingyas. “Myanmar is not party to the Rome…
Barriers still exist to Korean economic cooperation
Reality bites for hopes of peninsular economic cooperation. The possibility that the long-reclusive North Korea may open up its market for extensive development is likely to act…
Pompeo shrugs off North Korean concerns
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has brushed aside North Korea’s complaints about the United States’ commitment to their nuclear deal. Pompeo was speaking to…
Tehran: Trump must rejoin nuclear deal before possibility of talks
For any talks between President Donald Trump and Hassan Rouhani to happen, the US must rejoin the Iran nuclear deal. The United States has been told it will need to rejoin the…
Lee: ASEAN must continue economic integration
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told visiting ASEAN foreign ministers that the bloc must continue its program of economic integration. As the rules-based multilateral trading…