Wednesday, June 26, 2019

World News Briefs -- June 26, 2019 (Evening Edition)



Reuters: U.S. aims to restart China trade talks, will not accept conditions on tariff use

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States hopes to re-launch trade talks with China after President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping meet in Japan on Saturday, but Washington will not accept any conditions around the U.S. use of tariffs in the dispute, a senior administration official said on Tuesday.

Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on another $325 billion of goods, covering nearly all the remaining Chinese imports into the United States - including consumer products such as cellphones, computers and clothing - if the meeting with Xi produces no progress in resolving a host of U.S. complaints around the way China does business.

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MIDDLE EAST

Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi drone launched toward the kingdom: SPA.

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei brands the US the 'world's most vicious regime' and warns his nation is unbowed by 'insults' from its 'cruel enemies'.

Iran's ultimatum on breaching nuclear deal puts EU3 on the spot.

Iran central bank: U.S. sanctions aren't harming oil exports.

UN asks Russia for answers about bombed Syria hospitals.

New Pentagon chief confronts Turkey on NATO debut.

US warns Turkey it faces sanctions if it buys Russian system.

Saudi Crown Prince MBS visits Seoul for trade deals.

Israel censures Chilean president for visiting Temple Mount with Palestinians.

ASIA

Australia media demand press freedom law reforms after raids.

Trump: China needs trade deal as economy 'going down the tubes'.

Hong Kong police under siege again as protesters surround headquarters after extradition bill rally.

South Korea president calls for summit with Japan.

Moon: Discussions for another U.S.-North Korea summit are in the works.

US, North Korea in talks to set up third Trump-Kim summit.

North Korea says it won’t surrender to US-led sanctions.

US-India relations tense as Pompeo meets Modi in New Delhi.

China to lose its crown as the world’s biggest gaming market to the US due to impact of approvals freeze.

Sri Lanka president signs death warrants to end moratorium. Sri Lanka planning executions after 43-year moratorium.

AFRICA

Opposition leader: Ethiopia, AU join forces in Sudan efforts.

Sudan's Mahdi rejects call for mass demos on June 30.

Uganda strains as thousands flee violence in DR Congo's Ituri.

Internet cut in Mauritania after disputed presidential vote.

Tens of thousands mourn slain leaders in Ethiopia.

Kenyan MP arrested after threatening foreign traders.

Gambia's Jammeh 'handpicked' women for rape, abuse.

'Most complex health crisis in history': Congo struggles to contain Ebola.

EUROPE

NATO weighs boost to air defenses over Russia missile system.

Germany’s Merkel doesn’t see G-20 resolving global conflicts.

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt divided over Brexit plans.

With ties frosty, Britain's May to meet Russia's Putin at G20.

No sign of progress at NATO in U.S.-Turkey dispute over Russian defenses.

German firms sent weapons-grade chemicals to Syria despite sanctions — report.

Denmark's youngest prime minister to lead new government.

Sea-Watch rescue boat enters Italian waters despite Salvini’s threats.

Europe heatwave: Temperatures soar as heat nears record levels.

AMERICAS

Mueller to testify publicly on July 17.

Breakouts, burns and zingers: What to watch in Dem debates.

US Senator McConnell open to Iran war authorization vote.

Photo of migrant father and daughter who drowned crossing US border draws global attention.

Venezuela crisis: Military force still an option, says Guaidó.

UN opens new political mission for Haiti, ending 15-year peacekeeping mission.

Brazil's Supreme Court rejects request to free ex-president Lula.

Canada teams up with tech giants to counter extremist content online.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Egypt says 7 policemen killed in Sinai attack.

Islamic State group: Nicaragua arrests four suspected members.

Suspected ISIS members arrested in Nicaragua may have been headed to US, police say.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

S&P 500 dips as healthcare declines counter tech gains.

Bitcoin soars past $13,000 as Facebook's Libra fuels demand.

New flaw discovered on Boeing 737 Max, sources say.

Google could be forced to pay out up to £28BILLION as Android users in France seek compensation for the search giant's 'invasion of privacy'.

Robots set to take 20m jobs globally by 2030, warns report.

US firms are still selling millions of dollars of products to Huawei after finding ways around Trump's sanctions that ban the Chinese telecom giant to use American suppliers, report claims.

Bordeaux winemakers cheer heatwave: 'It's magic!'.

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