Iraq won’t take part in regional conflict, Abadi says after Trump phone call
Iraq won’t take part in any regional or international conflicts, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Saturday.
At least 17 hurt in suspected arson attack at busy Hong Kong subway station
Police arrested a man over a suspected arson attack on Friday after a fire at a Hong Kong subway station injured at least 17.
In meeting with Abe, Trump says US committed to Japan security, moving away from campaign rhetoric
After a day of talks with Japan Prime Minister Abe, Trump abruptly set aside campaign pledges to force Tokyo to pay more for U.S. defense aid.
Here’s who’s counting on Trump to make Japan trade deals
Trump’s tough talk on trade will have a major impact on U.S. exporters.
US likely heading toward confrontation with China, expert says
However, the U.S.’ relationship with Japan is set to be warmer under President Donald Trump, Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer says.
Putin floats summit with Trump in Slovenia, first lady’s birthplace
The Slovenia Prime Minister raised the prospect of a US-Russia summit in his home country as far back as November, USA Today reports.
Abe ‘optimistic’ about positive outcome to trade talks with Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said at a press conference that he was “optimistic” about dialogue with Trump.
Trump says he will do something ‘very rapidly’ about security after travel ban setback
“We’ll be doing something very rapidly having to do with the security of our country,” President Donald Trump said.
Japan limited immigration; Now it’s short of workers
Japan’s tough stance on immigration, legal and illegal, has left many Japanese industries suffering from severe labor shortages.
French police thwart ‘imminent’ attack, seize four people and explosives in raid
Prosecutor’s office said around 70 grams of explosive TATP were seized in the home of a 20-year-old man in southern France.