China names new defense minister months after removing predecessor without explanation
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Former Pakistani prime minister Khan and his wife are indicted in a graft case
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court on Tuesday indicted imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife on graft charges of retaining state gifts from when Khan was in power, including jewelry from Saudi Arabia’s government, authorities said.
Japan’s foreign minister visits Poland to strengthen ties with the NATO nation
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa met with top officials in Poland on Monday to strengthen ties with the NATO nation, which borders Ukraine.
Taliban-appointed prime minister meets with a top Pakistan politician in hopes of reducing tensions
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed prime minister met Monday with one of Pakistan’s most senior politicians in an attempt to reduce lingering tensions between the two countries, a spokesman for the Taliban government said.
China appoints a new defense minister after months of uncertainty following firing of predecessor
BEIJING (AP) — China on Friday said it had appointed a new defense minister after months of uncertainty following the firing of his predecessor for reasons still unexplained.