Policy digest

Military to end business role

Drivers, vaccine, aviation and food safety among topics

A number of ministries, including the Ministry of Public Security, the National Drug Administration of China and the Civil Aviation Administration of China, have responded in the last week to issues of public concern.

Military drills set to be suspended

SEOUL - The Republic of Korea and the United States are expected to announce the suspension of "large-scale" military drills this week, with the provision that they would restart if the Democratic People's Republic of Korea failed to keep its promise to denuclearize, news agency Yonhap said on Sunday.

Migrants welcomed in Spain after odyssey

VALENCIA, Spain - The Aquarius rescue ship, a pawn in Europe's latest battle over immigration, has docked in the Spanish port of Valencia after a weeklong odyssey carrying migrants around the Mediterranean Sea.

17 killed in stampede after brawl at crowded Caracas club

CARACAS, Venezuela - At least 17 people were killed in a stampede at a nightclub in capital Caracas on Saturday morning after a tear gas bomb was detonated during a brawl at a graduation celebration, a government official said.

Harvard denies bias against Asian-Americans

BOSTON - Even though they bring stronger academic records than any other racial group, Asian-Americans who apply to Harvard University face the lowest acceptance rates, according to a study of admissions records filed by a group that's suing the school over alleged discrimination.

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US, ROK to act on joint exercises

WASHINGTON/SEOUL - The United States and the Republic of Korea have agreed to work together to fulfill US President Donald Trump's "guidance" on joint military exercises, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Greek parliament debates motion of no-confidence

ATHENS - Greek lawmakers on Friday were debating a no-confidence motion in the government brought by the main opposition party over a deal with Macedonia settling a long-standing dispute over the country's name.

New Delhi orders construction halt as pollution levels soar

NEW DELHI - Officials in New Delhi have ordered a two-day halt to construction in an attempt to reduce choking pollution that has cloaked the city in smog and dust.

Washington 'may quit UN rights body'

GENEVA - Talks with the United States over how to reform the main UN rights body have failed to meet Washington's demands, and diplomats say, suggesting that the Trump administration will quit the Geneva forum whose session opens on Monday.

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