Yemen war: Saudi-backed forces begin assault on Hudaydah port
Saudi-backed government forces have begun an assault on the key Yemeni port of Hudaydah, which is held by rebels.
The port is the main point of entry for aid for people in rebel-held areas and agencies have warned of a humanitarian catastrophe if it is attacked.
About eight million people in the war-torn country are at risk of starvation.
Bombing started after Iranian-backed Houthi rebels ignored a deadline set by the government to withdraw by midnight (21:00 GMT on Tuesday).
China hails its 'indisputable' role in outcome of Trump-Kim summit
Trump’s surprise announcement that the US would halt military exercises was a measure first proposed by Beijing
Chinese officials have been quick to take credit for some of the outcomes of a historic summit between the US and North Korea on Tuesday.
Following the meeting between US president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore, China’s foreign minister Wang Yi hailed China’s “indisputable” role in the process.
“It is fair to say that the relevant approach and initiative proposed by China and its endeavours … have played a positive and constructive role in getting the situation on the peninsula to where it is now.”Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders to hold Prophet Muhammad cartoon competition
Counter-terrorism agency gives go-ahead to contest organised by party which wants to ban Islam
A Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders is to hold a Prophet Muhammad cartoon competition at his party’s parliamentary offices.
The Freedom Party, which has previously called for the Quran to be banned, said the contest had been approved by the country’s counter-terrorism agency.
Drawings will be judged by American cartoonist Bosch Fawstin, winner of a similar competition in Texas three years ago that was targeted by two Muslim gunmen.
FIFA to choose North America or Morocco for 2026 World Cup
FIFA members vote Wednesday on whether to award the 2026 World Cup to frontrunners North America or to underdogs Morocco, which has African support to bring football's showpiece event back to the continent.
On the eve of the opening match of the 2018 World Cup, delegates from 207 nations attending the FIFA Congress in Moscow are faced with a clear choice.
The joint bid from the United States, Mexico and Canada boasts modern, established stadiums and well-developed transport links underpinned by Mexican football fervour.
Australian PM to apologize for institutional child sexual abuse
Updated 0439 GMT (1239 HKT) June 13, 2018
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will issue a formal apology to child sexual abuse victims, as part of the government's response to a sweeping five-year inquiry in institutional child abuse.
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse released its final report last December, describing a "serious failure" by Australia's institutions to protect child victims and listing 409 recommendations.
The landmark report estimated that tens of thousands of children had been abused in Australian churches, youth groups, care homes and schools, in what the commission described as a "national tragedy."
Japan says U.S.-South Korea drills are vital
By Jung Yeon-Je
U.S. military drills with South Korea and Washington's troop presence there are "vital" for regional security, Japan said Wednesday, raising concerns after U.S. President Donald Trump said the drills would be halted.
"The drills and the U.S. military stationed in South Korea play a vital role in East Asia's security," Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said when asked about Trump's surprise announcement.
"I hope to share this recognition between Japan and the U.S., or among Japan, U.S. and South Korea," he told reporters.
Trump stunned observers Tuesday, after meeting North Korea's leader, by saying the regular joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises would be halted as Washington fleshes out a deal with Pyongyang.
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