Japan, US and South Korea’s top uniformed officers vow to boost cooperation

Japan, US and South Korea’s top uniformed officers vow to boost cooperation

Japan and South Korea, America's two most powerful allies in the Pacific, are tightening security ties amid increasing concerns over China's assertiveness in the region and North Korean threats, according to Japan's top general. It follows a meeting between top uniformed officers of Japan, the United States and South Korea in Tokyo. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Pakistan arrests ‘close associate’ of Osama Bin Laden

Pakistani authorities said Friday they had arrested a "close associate" of Al-Qaeda founder and mastermind of the 9/11 attacks Osama Bin Laden. Counter-terrorism officials in the most populous province of Punjab swooped in on Amin Ul-Haq in the city of Gujrat, accusing him of planning "sabotage activities" and seeking to "target important installations" in the country. "The arrest of Amin Ul-Haq is a major victory in […]

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Death toll in Bangladesh student unrest spikes

Bangladesh has issued a high security alert for the entire country, a day after at least two dozen people were killed in a mass agitation led by students in the country. More than 30 people have died in clashes between students and government forces this week. Neha Poonia has more.

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Biden continues to cancel more student debt

US President, Joseph Biden has cancelled another $1.2 billion in student debt for tens of thousands of borrowers who work in the public service. His administration has now waived almost $170 billion in debt for roughly 4.8 million Americans. As Benji Hyer reports.

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Pressure mounts on Biden to go

The walls are closing in on Joseph Biden -- the US President is facing the strongest calls yet to step aside and withdraw his candidacy for a second term. He's currently self-isolating having tested positive Covid-19. Our correspondent: Benji Hyer is by the White House and has been following a difficult 24 hours for its current resident.

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US takes down floating pier in Gaza

The United States is breaking down its temporary floating pier in Gaza. The pier constructed by the US Military was envisaged to deliver more aid to the Gaza Strip but its operations were beset by weather, technical and security problems. Jody Jacobs reports.

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World marks Nelson Mandela International Day

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, is urging everyone to perform 67 minutes of public service today to honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy. Today is Nelson Mandela International Day under the theme, It's still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity. Guterres says Mandela showed the world the extraordinary difference one person can make. Looking back at the struggle against apartheid and the campaign for Mandela's release in which […]

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European leaders meet at UK Summit for diplomatic ‘reset’

Dozens of European leaders are in the UK for a summit the new British government says will help 'reset' relations with the continent. It's the fourth European Political Community summit, and is being held at Blenheim Palace. The conflict in Ukraine is high on the agenda, with President Zelensky in attendance. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says it's a significant moment for the new UK government. On Friday, […]

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Saudi Arabia executed over 100 people this year: AFP tally

Saudi Arabia executed two people convicted of drug trafficking, the interior ministry said Thursday, bringing the total number of executions carried out this year to at least 106, according to an AFP tally. The official Saudi Press Agency reported the ministry's announcement, saying one was a Saudi national executed for trafficking amphetamines, and the other a Pakistani for trafficking heroin, both in Mecca. Saudi authorities resumed executions […]

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