World, Asia, 7th Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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World Asia 07 Nov 2017

World, Asia, 07 Nov 2017

China is the source of around 90 per cent of the North's commerce, and under Trump, Washington has consistently urged it to do more. (Photo: AFP)

US President Trump says China’s Xi ‘very helpful’ on North Korea

‘We hope that Russia likewise will be helpful,’ Donald Trump said.

07 Nov 2017 6:26 PM

Xi Jinping will roll out the red carpet for Donald Trump on Wednesday during his five-nation Asia tour. (Photo: AP File)

Who's great again? Donald Trump faces 'King of China' Xi Jinping

The two leaders profess to have struck up a friendship since their first meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida in April.

07 Nov 2017 5:43 PM

Such a purchase would redraw the balance of power in northeast Asia, and could trigger a regional arms race. (Representational Image | AFP)

South Korea 'in talks to buy nuclear submarine' from US: reports

While Moon did not give specific details of the purchases, he described them as essential for national defence.

07 Nov 2017 5:30 PM

'We cannot allow North Korea to threaten all that we have built,' Trump said on the first day of a two-day visit to South Korea. (Photo: AP File)

Donald Trump at North Korea doorstep, warns use of military force

Speaking in S Korea, Trump said he was prepared to do whatever was necessary to prevent the North Korean dictator from threatening lives.

07 Nov 2017 4:18 PM

Afghan policemen keep vigil outside Shamshad TV which was attacked by gunmen in Kabul. (Photo: AFP)

At least 2 killed in ISIS-claimed attack on Kabul TV station, several injured

The station reported that one attacker blew himself up at the gate. Another attacker went inside and shot at staff.

07 Nov 2017 3:43 PM

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and some of his family members are facing charges relating to their ownership of properties in London. (Photo: AP File)

Panama Papers: Nawaz Sharif appears before court in corruption cases

Sharif appeared before the Accountability Court Islamabad along with his daughter Maryam and son-in-law Captain (retd) Mohmmad Safdar.

07 Nov 2017 2:05 PM

The exercise helped improve fighting skills and deepened cooperation with India,’ Japan's Maritime Self Defence Force said in a press release. (Photo: AFP)

US Navy carrier drills with Japanese, Indian navy in Sea of Japan; deepens cooperation with India

The exercise involving 5 ships, which ended Monday, came amid heightened tension in region over N Korea's ballistic missile tests.

07 Nov 2017 1:57 PM

Afghan security personnel take position near the Shamshad TV station after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Gunmen storm Kabul TV station, throw grenades in ongoing attack

‘I saw three attackers on security cameras entering the TV station building,’ an employee said.

07 Nov 2017 12:51 PM

Landing at Osan Air Base outside the capital Seoul, Trump stepped down from Air Force One onto a red carpet as he began his 24-hour state visit. (Photo: AP | File)

Donald Trump lands in South Korea amid tensions with North Korea

This is the closest Trump has come to frontlines of nuclear standoff with N Korea, on a visit that could aggravate tensions with Pyongyang.

07 Nov 2017 12:11 PM

US First Lady Melania Trump poses with 4th graders at the Kyobashi Tsukiji elementary school in Tokyo. (Photo: AFP)

Japan will shoot North missile with US tech, says Donald Trump

Trump also pressed Japan to lower its trade deficit with the United States and buy more US military hardware.

07 Nov 2017 6:22 AM

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