World News Briefs -- June 27, 2019 (Evening Edition)

Daily Mail: Trump flies into a storm! President blasts India for 'unacceptable' tariffs, says China is 'going down the tubes' and even mocks G20 hosts Japan as he touches down in Osaka with world leaders

* President Trump descended Air Force One in rainy Osaka having torn into a string of nations before his arrival
* He condemned India for 'unacceptable' tariffs on the US as he tweeted on his way to the G20 summit in Japan
* He had earlier zeroed in on Beijing, saying China needed a trade deal because it was 'going down the tubes'
* Trump even mocked the hosts, saying in the event of WWIII Japan would watch US get attacked on Sony TVs
* In addition he called Germany 'delinquent' over its NATO contributions and said Vietnam was a trade 'abuser'

President Donald Trump ripped into a string of nations before his arrival at the G20 summit in Osaka today and even mocked the Japanese hosts.

Trump descended Air Force One with an umbrella over his head as he waved to the press before getting into the Beast - his fortified black Cadillac - with meetings scheduled with world leaders on Friday and Saturday.

En route to typhoon-expectant Japan, Trump fired off a bullish tweet, chiding long-standing ally India for 'unacceptable' tariffs on American goods.

And before setting off he lambasted China for 'going down the tubes,' slammed Vietnam as the 'single worst abuser' on trade, lashed Germany as 'delinquent' on contributions to NATO, and said hosts Japan would not help the US in the event of WWIII.

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MIDDLE EAST

Envoy: US doesn’t want war with Iran, but wants to be ready.

'We only want to sell our oil,' Iran official says before nuclear talks.

Iran holds back on threat to breach nuclear deal.

Iran on course to exceed nuclear pact limit within days: diplomats.

Iran warns US against 'repeating mistake' of violating borders.

No such thing as ‘short war’ with Iran – foreign minister.

Leaders of Japan, France share Middle East concerns.

Palestinian PM expects no political plan from U.S. Bahrain workshop.

Russia denies role in Israeli airport GPS jamming.

ASIA

North Korea says time running out for talks as U.S. envoy due in South.

Hong Kong protesters push ahead as territory’s leader unseen.

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for US and North Korean leaders to hold third nuclear summit.

South Korea: North Korea needs to offer bold measures for nuclear talks to resume.

North Korea urges South to stop mediating between North, US.

Kim Jong Un is willing to denuclearize, Xi Jinping says.

China and Japan seek to take relationship to ‘next level’ as Xi Jinping state visit confirmed for spring.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani arrives in Pakistan for key talks.

Papua New Guinea's Mount Ulawun volcano erupts and sends thousands of residents fleeing.

Australian Alek Sigley missing in North Korea after losing contact with family.

AFRICA

'Big loss': Libya's UN-recognised government retakes key town.

Twin suicide attacks rock central Tunis.

Tunisia's President Essebsi suffers 'severe health crisis'.

Ethiopian authorities arrest dozens after coup attempt. Dozens of Amhara party members arrested after Ethiopia coup attempt, spokesman says.

Rights group accuses Eritrea of persecuting exiled activists.

South Africa strike: Miners stand against harassment.

Many killed in Madagascar stadium stampede.

EUROPE

Putin sees common aims, pushing Trump on arms pact at G-20.

Russia says U.S. and Allies want to take over the world as they threaten to take action against missiles.

Embattled Czech government survives no-confidence vote.

MPs seek to block no-deal Brexit by stopping government funds.

Heat wave puts Italy, France on highest ‘red’ weather alert.

Spain battles biggest wildfires in 20 years as heatwave grips Europe.

Migrant boat stand-off continues in Italy.

Ford to cut 12,000 jobs in Europe.

Germany's Merkel seen shaking again in Berlin.

AMERICAS

In Japan, Trump begins talks on trade, Iran, North Korea.

House sends Trump $4.6B border bill, yielding to Senate.

US economy grew at solid 3.1% rate in first quarter.

Democratic debate: 2020 candidates' divisions laid bare in feisty TV debate.

Trump, Congress set for new showdown on Saudi Arabia.

McConnell to allow vote on Iran war authorization.

Venezuela: Colombia, Chile behind failed Maduro assassination plot.

Desperate Venezuelan migrants face homelessness in Colombia.

Honduras schools, hospitals 'falling apart' from lack of funding.

Bolsonaro: The trafficking of cocaine on G-20-bound Air Force plane 'unacceptable.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

win attacks target police in Tunis; IS takes responsibility.

US-led coalition admits killing at least 1,319 civilians in Syria, Iraq - casualty report.

Pentagon sees Islamic State resurgence in Libya amid Tripoli fighting.

Suspected terrorist arrested in connection with 2015 Paris attacks that killed 130.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

S&P 500 snaps 4-day losing streak in broad rally.

Trade war: US and China agree to tentative truce before G20 summit.

Trade war looms over G20 as Trump attacks India over tariffs - as it happened.

German-Iranian trade dwindles to a trickle.