In Myanmar, Atrocities Rise as Army Comes Under Pressure
Richard C. Paddock, The New York Times
The rebellion against military rule is gaining strength, and analysts say soldiers are responding with increased brutality.
Japan, South Korea rebuild defense ties, with U.S. backing
Yosuke Onchi and Yukihiro Sakaguchi, Nikkei Asia
Yoon tells Kishida that Seoul will normalize intelligence-sharing pact.
Yoon returns to storm in South Korea after Japan breakthrough
Steven Borowiec, Nikkei Asia
President must overcome lack of support from public, political opposition.
Japan’s trade deficit soars on costly fuels, slowing exports
Kohei Sakai, Nikkei Asia
Murky economy saps shipments to U.S., China, Europe.
India approves purchase of military equipment worth $8.5 bln
Krishn Kaushik, Reuters
India on Thursday approved purchases of missiles, helicopters, artillery guns and electronic warfare systems worth $8.5 billion as it sought to add more teeth to its military.
Xi Jinping tightens party control of China’s government
Joe Leahy and Chan Ho-him, Financial Times
Communist commissions will oversee civilian-military technology and financial regulation.
China suspends Deloitte’s Beijing office over Huarong audit ‘deficiencies’
Chan Ho-him, Financial Times
Finance ministry says accounting firm failed to assess asset quality of bad-debt manager
Chinese ships ‘swarming’ Vietnamese waters, think-tank says
Radio Free Asia
A 2,600-ton Chinese survey vessel was also seen inside Vietnam’s EEZ, a local research organization said.
German minister to visit Taiwan despite Berlin’s push for dialogue with Beijing
Kathrin Hille et al., Financial Times
Planned trip by Bettina Stark-Watzinger next week would be first of its kind in 26 years.
Pakistan court rejects ex-PM Khan’s plea to suspend warrant
Babar Dogar and Munir Ahmed, The Associated Press
A Pakistani court on Thursday rejected a petition from former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s lawyers to suspend a warrant for him to appear in court in a graft case linked to his term in office — a development that increases the likelihood of another police attempt to arrest the ousted premier.