A Chinese arms control official said Beijing would “not stand idly by” if the U.S. deployed missiles in the Asia-Pacific region, but did not specify what countermeasures it planned.
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In Kashmir Move, Critics Say, Modi Is Trying to Make India a Hindu Nation
The prime minister says that eliminating Kashmir’s autonomy was just a reorganization. Others see an attack on India’s secular identity and a historic blow to its democracy.
China Warns Hong Kong Protesters Not to ‘Take Restraint for Weakness’
At a Beijing news conference, an official said China would “never allow any violent attempt to push Hong Kong into a dangerous situation.”
U.K. Joins U.S.-Led Effort to Protect Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Tensions between Britain and Iran have risen since Iran seized a tanker in July. Monday’s decision was an acknowledgment that British efforts to create a European-led task force have proved difficult.
North Korea Fires More Ballistic Missiles Ahead of U.S.-South Korea Military Drill
The launch, its fourth test in 13 days, came days before the United States and South Korea are scheduled to hold a joint military exercise, which the North considers a rehearsal for invasion.
India Revokes Kashmir’s Special Status, Raising Fears of Unrest
The government announced an end to decades of autonomy in the disputed region, raising tensions in the restive territory and roiling relations with Pakistan.
Myanmar Military’s Vast Business Revenue Enables Abuses, U.N. Says
The commercial empire helps the armed forces finance fighting with ethnic groups and shields rights abuses from civilian oversight, a panel said.
As Japan and South Korea Feud Intensifies, U.S. Seems Unwilling, or Unable, to Help
As North Korea test-fires barrages of missiles, two crucial American allies in Asia are locked in their own bitter battle, and the Trump administration is struggling with how to end the discord.
Sudan Factions Sign Agreement Paving Way for Civilian Rule
Military leaders and pro-democracy protesters initialed a constitutional declaration aimed at ending months of bloodshed after the ouster of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir.
Sudan Power-Sharing Deal Finalized, African Union Envoy Says
The protest leader Omar al-Dagir said the agreement would be signed on Sunday, Sudan’s state-run SUNA news agency said.