Hong Kong lawmakers likely to delay voting on controversial bill
HONG KONG, June 15 (NNN-KYODO) – Hong Kong lawmakers have decided to cancel two days of planned meetings from Monday…
U.S. releases video it claims proves Iran’s role in tanker attacks
WASHINGTON, June 14 (NNN-KYODO) – The United States military released a surveillance video that it asserts is proof that Iran…
Iran’s U.N. envoy denies Tehran’s involvement in tanker attacks
TEHRAN, June 14 (NNN-KYODO) – Iran’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday brushed aside U.S. claims that Tehran…
Oil tankers attacks see surge after US-Iran sanctions
THERAN, June 14 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Attacks on oil tankers and violence have risen in the Gulf region since the U.S.…
Iran supreme leader vows not to make or use nuclear arms: Japan PM
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday.Photo courtesy of Irna THERAN, June…
Japan’s Abe to meet Iran’s supreme leader amid tensions with U.S.
TEHRAN, June 13 (NNN-KYODO) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will hold talks with Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…
Japan’s Abe urges Rouhani to avoid escalation of Iran-U.S. tensions
TEHRAN, June 13 (NNN-KYODO) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called on Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday to avoid…
Hong Kong protest: Extradition bill debate postponed as crowds block roads
HONG KONG, June 12 (NNN-KYODO) – Tens of thousands of protesters occupied major roads near Hong Kong’s legislature building on…
Trump defends tariff strategy, China says ‘not afraid’ of trade war
NEW YORK, June 12 (NNN-Xinhua) — Slapping additional tariffs on Chinese imports has a huge impact on American travel goods…
US Africa Envoy To Visit Sudan Amid Crisis To Encourage Talks
WASHINGTON/KHARTOUM, June 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US’s top diplomat for Africa is going to Sudan this week amid unrest, the state…