International Relations

N. Korea threatens to halt military agreement over leaflets
Jun 4, 2020

N. Korea threatens to halt military agreement over leaflets

North Korea has threatened to end an inter-Korean military agreement reached in 2018 to reduce tensions if the South fails to prevent activists from flying anti-Pyongyang leaflets over the border


Trump, chafing at oversight, takes aim at inspectors general
Jun 3, 2020

Trump, chafing at oversight, takes aim at inspectors general

An independent watchdog who spent seven years investigating waste and mismanagement at the State Department before being fired by President Donald Trump is set to be interviewed by House investigators


Hong Kong leader accuses foreign critics of double standards
Jun 3, 2020

Hong Kong leader accuses foreign critics of double standards

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is accusing foreign critics of displaying “blatant double standards" over moves by Beijing to strengthen control over the territory


Fired inspector general set to speak to House investigators
Jun 3, 2020

Fired inspector general set to speak to House investigators

Even for a president with a “you’re fired” catchphrase and penchant for norm-shattering conduct, Donald Trump's firing or demotions of inspectors general have been notably brazen for their appearance of retaliation and vindictiveness


Asia Today: S Korea reopening schools despite spike in cases
Jun 3, 2020

Asia Today: S Korea reopening schools despite spike in cases

South Korea has reported 49 new cases of COVID-19, continuing a resurgence of the virus as the government defends its decision to reopen schools


Philippines suspends abrogation of defense pact with US
Jun 3, 2020

Philippines suspends abrogation of defense pact with US

The Philippine president is suspending his decision to terminate a key defense pact with the United States, at least temporarily avoiding a major blow to one of America’s oldest alliances in Asia


Pompeo hits China over Tiananmen as US faces civil unrest
Jun 2, 2020

Pompeo hits China over Tiananmen as US faces civil unrest

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is marking this week’s anniversary of China’s deadly 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square — a day after federal forces used tear gas to clear peaceful protesters from a park in front of the White House


Amid domestic US unrest, Pompeo hits China over Tiananmen
Jun 2, 2020

Amid domestic US unrest, Pompeo hits China over Tiananmen

Amid domestic U.S. unrest, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is taking aim at authorities of China and Hong Kong for barring a vigil to mark this week's anniversary of China's deadly 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square


South Korea to reopen WTO complaint over Japan trade curbs
Jun 2, 2020

South Korea to reopen WTO complaint over Japan trade curbs

South Korea says it will reopen a complaint to the World Trade Organization over Japan’s tightened controls on technology exports to its companies


Asian shares gain on hopes for regional economies reopening
Jun 2, 2020

Asian shares gain on hopes for regional economies reopening

Asian shares are higher as moves to reopen regional economies from shutdowns to contain the coronavirus pandemic override concerns about unrest in the U.S. Shares rose Tuesday across the region, with Japan's Nikkei 225 index picking up 1.2%


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