Beijing, China | AFP | China said Tuesday it would “resolutely” defend its security interests as the US began deploying the THAAD missile-defence system in South Korea that Beijing fears will undermine its own military capabilities. “We are firmly opposed to the deployment of THAAD in the Republic of Korea …
Read More »Malaysia PM says citizens ‘effectively hostages’ in North Korea
North Korea bans Malaysians from leaving in Kim spat Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | AFP | North Korea on Tuesday banned Malaysians from leaving the country, prompting an immediate tit-for-tat response from Kuala Lumpur and dramatically escalating an already-heated diplomatic row over the murder of Kim Jong-Nam. Pyongyang’s extraordinary move, which …
Read More »Malaysia expels North Korean ambassador Kang Chol
Key accusations levelled at Malaysia by N.Korea over Kim killing Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | AFP | Malaysia expelled North Korean ambassador Kang Chol on Saturday, giving him 48 hours to leave the country after Kuala Lumpur said Pyongyang had failed to offer an apology over accusations about the investigation into …
Read More »UN chief to visit East Africa as famine threatens region
United Nations, United States | AFP | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to Kenya on Sunday for talks with leaders on regional issues, his spokesman said Friday, as South Sudan and Somalia face famine. Somalia is facing the threat of a famine while parts of northern South Sudan are …
Read More »US attorney general Sessions recuses self from Trump campaign probes
Washington, United States | AFP | Embattled US Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Thursday that he would recuse himself from any investigations into President Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign. But after receiving a strong endorsement from Trump, Sessions did not bow to pressure to step down over charges he lied …
Read More »UN warns Burundi’s president over fourth term
United Nations, United States | AFP | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza against seeking a fourth term, saying such a move risks deepening the crisis in the African country. In a report obtained by AFP, the UN chief says he is “very concerned” by recent …
Read More »US promises no mass deportations in bid to calm Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico | AFP | US officials promised Mexico no “mass deportations” or use of military force to expel immigrants, moving to calm tensions over President Donald Trump’s vow to crack down on “bad dudes” illegally residing in his country. US Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and Secretary of …
Read More »VIDEO: Pakistan Consul Boney Katatumba passes on
VIDEO: Uganda is mourning the passing on of celebrated businessman and diplomat Boney katatumba, who succumbed to post surgery effects of pneumonia and asthma at IHK Namuwongo. The family has already laid out burial arrangements with burial planned for Sunday 26th February 2017. Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »EU profits as Trump turns away from trade
Frankfurt am Main, Germany | AFP | The United States’ new hostility to free trade deals under President Donald Trump is benefiting the European Union, the bloc’s top trade official said Tuesday. After Trump’s withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal in late January, “many countries are now turning to …
Read More »Armed guards at Kim morgue, Malaysia says body still not claimed
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | AFP | Armed men stood guard Tuesday at the morgue holding the body of the assassinated half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Un, with officials denying reports the dead man’s son had arrived to claim the remains. The corpse of Kim Jong-Nam — who was killed …
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