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China lashes out as US pledges to defend Japan 'for years to come' in East China Sea row

The Chinese foreign ministry said the US should avoid discussing the issue.

Feb 4, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump

China reiterates opposition to Thaad deployment in South Korea

China fears the deployment would undermine its own security interests in the region

Feb 3, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

North Korea

EU resolution: Gabon may face sanctions if bloc not satisfied with response to alleged rights abuse

EU Parliament resolution on post-electoral crisis in Gabon calls for tougher stance on African nation.

Feb 3, 2017

By Elsa Buchanan

Trump falls foul of Chinese for not sending Lunar New Year greetings but granddaughter wins praise

Many Chinese social media users see the lack of greetings as a snub.

Feb 3, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump

North Korea will face 'overwhelming response' if it uses nuclear weapons, warns US defence chief James Mattis

Kim Jong-un had warned in January that Pyongyang would carry out a long-range missile test in the near future.

Feb 3, 2017

By Pavitra Dwibhashyam

President Trump warns Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against new settlement construction

Trump and Netanyahu are set to meet on 15 February.

Feb 3, 2017

By Nicole Rojas

US plans new Iran sanctions amid fears Trump will scrap nuclear deal

The White House could have sanctions in place by Friday.

Feb 2, 2017

By Harriet Sinclair

Donald Trump

\'Nothing is off the table\' Trump warns Iran following ballistic missile test

Iran vowed to 'continue to test its capabilities in ballistic missiles' while deriding the US president.

Feb 2, 2017

By Romil Patel

Iran

President Trump on Australia refugee agreement: 'I will study this dumb deal!'

Trump accused Australia of trying to export the 'next Boston bombers' during a hostile call on 28 January.

Feb 2, 2017

By Nicole Rojas

White House advisor Michael Flynn puts Iran 'on notice' over ballistic missile test

Iran's defence minister had earlier warned foreigners not to interfere in its national affairs.

Feb 2, 2017

By Mark Piggott

White House Iran

Brexit is 'humongous' for UK as negotiators face 'fist-fight' with Brussels says Sir Ivan Rogers

Former top UK diplomat to the EU issued warning to the Commons' European Scrutiny Committee.

Feb 1, 2017

By Ian Silvera

Brexit European Union

Donald Tusk's letter to 27 EU heads of state about Trump administration in full

The President of the European Council has said changes in Washington put EU in a difficult situation.

Jan 31, 2017

By Callum Paton

Brexit

US envoy rejects Duterte's accusation that Washington is building arms depot in Philippines

US would not build anything in the Philippines against the consent of Duterte's government, the envoy said.

Jan 31, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

May advised to downgrade Trump's state visit to spare the Queen from controversy

Former head of foreign office warns that Queen has been put in 'a very difficult position'.

Jan 31, 2017

By Rachel Middleton

Donald Trump

Outrage at Trump's 'Muslim ban' yet silence over the Middle Eastern 'ban on Jews'

Every frequent flyer to the Middle East knows about a de facto 'ban on Jews' yet few protest about it.

Jan 30, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Duterte accuses US of creating 'permanent' arms facilities in Philippines

The firebrand Filipino leader also threatens to scrap the security deal between the two countries.

Jan 30, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Theresa May chairing Brexit talks in Wales as backlash over Trump's travel ban rises

Calls for May to condemn Trump continue as Joint Ministerial Committee is held in Cardiff.

Jan 30, 2017

By Ian Silvera

Brexit Theresa May

Theresa May tells Boris Johnson and Amber Rudd to contact US peers over 'Muslim ban'

The British prime minister has faced criticism for not taking action earlier.

Jan 29, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Theresa May

Julian Assange on US extradition: 'The ball is in Department of Justice's court'

Wikileaks founder has yet to leave the Ecuadorian embassy, after Chelsea Manning was given clemency.

Jan 29, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Julian Assange WikiLeaks

Iraq-born MP says 'Muslim ban' is 'demeaning and sad' but fails to criticise Theresa May

Nadhim Zahawi said ban reminded him of schoolyard racism, but defended the PM.

Jan 29, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Theresa May

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