Oriental news today

Here are some recent news headlines from around the world with an Oriental or Asian focus:

Asia

  1. China-US Trade Talks: China and the US have agreed to roll back some tariffs as part of a phase-one trade deal, according to sources. (Source: Reuters)
  2. North Korea-US Talks: North Korea has accused the US of making "gangster-like" demands in stalled nuclear talks, as tensions between the two countries escalate. (Source: BBC)
  3. India-China Border Tensions: India and China have agreed to disengage troops from a disputed border region, following a series of military clashes. (Source: Al Jazeera)

East Asia

  1. South Korea-Japan Trade Dispute: South Korea has imposed new trade restrictions on Japan, in response to Tokyo's export curbs on Seoul. (Source: The Straits Times)
  2. Taiwan-China Relations: Taiwan has accused China of using "coercion" to try to force the island to accept its sovereignty claims. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Hong Kong Protests: Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement has called for a general strike to protest against a new national security law imposed by Beijing. (Source: The New York Times)

Southeast Asia

  1. Indonesia-Election: Indonesia's presidential election has been delayed until September, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Jakarta Post)
  2. Malaysia-Politics: Malaysia's king has appointed a new prime minister, following the resignation of the previous government. (Source: The Straits Times)
  3. Thailand-Economy: Thailand's economy has contracted by 12.2% in the second quarter, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Bangkok Post)

Middle East

  1. Iran-US Tensions: The US has accused Iran of being behind a rocket attack on a US military base in Iraq, which killed a US contractor. (Source: The Washington Post)
  2. Israel-Palestine Conflict: Israel has launched airstrikes on Gaza, in response to rocket attacks from the Palestinian territory. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. Saudi Arabia-Iran Relations: Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of being behind a series of attacks on its oil infrastructure. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the many news headlines from around the world with an Oriental or Asian focus.