South Korean business owners call for boycott of Japanese goods amid economic dispute
Business owners in South Korea are calling for a boycott of Japanese products amid heavy economic pressure from Tokyo.
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Putin: I’m ready to restart nuclear arms control talks with U.S.
Russian president Vladimir Putin says he’s ready to restart arms control discussions with the U.S. In an interview published Thursday, Putin said he has seen signs Washington is considering resuming bilateral dialogue, on a “wide-ranging strategic agenda.” This comes on the heels of Russia’s formal withdrawal Wednesday from the 1987 INF treaty, following the Trump administration withdrawal in February.
Over 1M residents ordered to evacuate as heavy rains pound southern Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is ordering more than one million residents to evacuate as heavy rains pound southern Japan.
Russian Pres. Putin speaks out on meeting with Pres. Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin’ said his meeting with President Trump was “good”, very businesslike, and pragmatic. Putin made the remark while speaking at the G20 summit in Japan, and also noted he and President Trump spoke on issues of mutual interest, such as the situation is Syria. He said Russia is in “constant” dialogue, with the U.S. and its partners on Syria, in order to “coordinate” actions and “efforts to fight terrorism.” Putin also addressed improving the U.S.-Russia relationship.
Pres. Trump: immigrant deaths would go down if walls stopped them from coming up
President Trump tells reporters if a border wall had been built, it would actually save lives. Speaking at the G20 summit in Japan early Saturday, the president called illegal immigration “very unfair,” saying millions have worked and waited to get into the country, while others simply walk in.n He said if the nation had more effective border walls, it would stop people from making the dangerous journey into the country.
Pres. Trump ‘very comfortable’ with idea of visiting North Korea
President Trump said he would be “very comfortable” paying a visit to North Korea. He made those remarks at a press conference Friday, as the G20 summit wrapped up in Japan. He suggested crossing over the border would be no problem, and that he would be happy to visit the isolated nation. President Trump also extended an invitation to meet the North Korean leader at Korea’s demilitarized zone, during his trip to Seoul Saturday.
President Trump holds working dinner with Australian Prime Minister Morrison
President Trump met with the Australian prime minister on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan. During a working dinner Thursday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia and the U.S. have achieved many accomplishments through the years of their strong relationship
President Trump in Japan for G20 summit
President Trump is in Japan where he’s set to meet with world leaders at the G20 summit. He touched down in Osaka Thursday ahead of the meeting, which officially kicks-off on Friday.
Hong Kong protesters call on world leaders for help ahead of the G20 summit
Protesters in Hong Kong are calling on President Trump and other world leaders to put pressure on Beijing to scrap a controversial extradition bill.