Rocket targets US embassy on 9/11 anniversary

KABUL, Afghanistan/NEW YORK - A rocket exploded at the US embassy in Afghanistan just minutes into Wednesday, the anniversary of the Sept 11, 2001, al-Qaida attacks on the United States, but officials at the compound declared all-clear about an hour later and reported no injuries.

Japanese PM taps new Cabinet ministers to freshen image

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe brought in new foreign and defense ministers on Wednesday, and appointed a rising political star as environment minister in a Cabinet reshuffle as he prepares for a tax hike in October and aims to revise the nation's pacifist Constitution.

ASEAN reaffirms trade commitment

Economic ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, have reaffirmed the bloc's commitment to integration and free trade, a move analysts expect will shield the region from external headwinds.

Abbas: All deals to end if Israel annexes key valley

RAMALLAH, Palestinian territories - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned on Tuesday that all peace agreements will end if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu moves to annex the occupied Jordan Valley in the West Bank.

Ursula Von der Leyen names new gender-balanced EU team

The European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen announced her new gender-balanced team on Tuesday, setting high ambitions for climate change, competition and trade.

Huawei CEO proposes negotiations with Washington

Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei has proposed negotiations with the US Justice Department to resolve all outstanding issues between Washington and the telecom giant, according to New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman.

UK announces new visa rules for foreign students

The British government would allow foreign students studying at universities in the United Kingdom to remain for two years after graduating to find work, under new proposals announced by the Home Office.

Boeing Max jet's return could vary by region

Regulators worldwide may recertify the Boeing 737 Max jet for commercial service at different times, creating a staggered return of the plane and underscoring a lack of trust in the US Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, an industry expert said.

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DPRK fires two more projectiles

SEOUL - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea fired a new round of short-range projectiles on Tuesday, multiple media reports said, hours after it signaled a new willingness to resume stalled denuclearization talks with the United States.

Typhoon Faxai stranded 17,000 at Tokyo airport

TOKYO - Nearly 17,000 passengers were stranded overnight at Tokyo's Narita Airport, an official said on Tuesday, after it took a direct hit from Typhoon Faxai. The storm caused transport chaos throughout the Japanese capital.

Trump says peace talks with Taliban are now 'dead'

WASHINGTON - Peace talks between the United States and the Taliban are now "dead", US President Donald Trump declared Monday, two days after he abruptly canceled a secret US meeting he had arranged with Taliban and Afghan leaders aimed at ending Washington's longest war.