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☆ Israel, Lebanon Reach Rare Deal for Gas Extraction and Export Toward Europe
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Dov Lieber | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

TEL AVIV—Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a U.S.-brokered deal demarcating a disputed maritime border, officials from both sides said Tuesday, easing recent tensions between the longtime foes and opening the way for Israel to export gas to Europe. The deal, which has been in the works for a decade, marks a rare instance of economic cooperation between the two countries, which have fought two major wars and don’t have diplomatic relations. Once signed, the deal would allow Israel to quickly follow through on its commitment to sell gas to the European Union, which is searching for new energy sources following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions on Moscow.

☆ Israel, Lebanon Agree to U.S.-Brokered Maritime Border Deal for Gas Extraction
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Dov Lieber | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Israel says ‘historic’ sea border deal struck with Lebanon
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Israel’s prime minister said Tuesday that the country has reached an “historic agreement” with neighboring Lebanon over their shared maritime border after months of U.S.-brokered negotiations. But the deal still faces some obstacles, including some expected legal challenges in Israel. There was no immediate confirmation by Lebanon that a deal had been reached. At stake are rights over exploiting undersea natural gas reserves in areas of the eastern Mediterranean that the two countries — which do not have diplomatic relations — claim. Lebanon hopes gas exploration will help lift its country out of its spiraling economic crisis.

☆ Israel, Lebanon Reach Rare Deal for Gas Extraction and Export to Europe
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Dov Lieber | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

TEL AVIV—Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a U.S.-brokered deal demarcating a disputed maritime border, officials from both sides said Tuesday, easing recent tensions between the longtime foes and opening the way for Israel to export gas to Europe. The accord, which has been in the works for a decade, marks a rare instance of economic cooperation between the two countries, which have fought two major wars and don’t have diplomatic relations. Once signed, the agreement would allow Israel to quickly follow through on its commitment to sell gas to the European Union, which is searching for new energy sources following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions on Moscow.

☆ 'I don't want to shoot anybody': war-averse Russians seek sanctuary in Georgia
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Jake Cordell | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Igor Tikhiy, a 49-year-old Russian citizen and marketing professional, gives an interview in Tbilisi, Georgia, October 7, 2022. I don't want to be among them," he told Reuters in an interview in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. It is a journey travelled by tens of thousands of Russians in the first weeks of Russia's chaotic mobilisation. Many Russians, including Igor and Alexey, say they are against the war and want to integrate into Georgian society, but locals are sceptical. "Even if we believe that all the Russians coming here oppose Putin... it's still a problem," said Lana Ghvinjilia at the protest.

☆ Taiwan National Day: 'No room for compromise' on sovereignty, President Tsai says
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Eric Cheung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Taipei, Taiwan CNN —Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said Monday there is “no room for compromise” over the self-ruled island’s sovereignty but she is willing to work with China to find “mutually acceptable ways” to maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait. There is no room for compromise on this,” Tsai said in a speech marking Taiwan’s National Day, delivered as tensions between Taipei and Beijing simmer at the highest point in recent decades. Lawmakers from Taiwan and Japan wave flags at a ceremony to mark the island's National Day in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on October 10, 2022. Taiwan National Day celebrationsThe Republic of China ruled the mainland until its defeat to the Communists at the end of the civil war in 1949, when it retreated to Taiwan. Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen (top C) attends a ceremony to mark the island's National Day in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on October 10, 2022.

Chinese and Japanese officials and business leaders gathered in Tokyo on Thursday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the resumption of official ties between Beijing and Tokyo. China and Japan on Thursday marked 50 years since the restoration of diplomatic relations with a muted ceremony that reflected what Tokyo described as many issues of concern between Asia’s two biggest economic powers. While the two countries maintained a veneer of politeness on the anniversary day, earlier this week they rehashed some frequent arguments. China accused Japan of encouraging separatist forces in Taiwan, while Japan objected to what it said were Chinese incursions into its territorial waters.

☆ China's Xi: Attach great importance to development of China-Japan relations - state media
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

BEIJING, Sept 29 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping said in a phone call with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday he attaches great importance to the development of China-Japan relations, state television CCTV reported. Xi said he is willing to work with Kishida to build China-Japan relationships, CCTV said, citing a phone call between the two to exchange congratulations to each other on the 50th anniversary of normalisation of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Beijing newsroom; Editing by Muralikumar AnantharamanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Russia blindfolded and restrained a Japanese diplomat it accused of being a spy, Japan says
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Russia said it detained a Japanese diplomat in the city of Vladivostok. Russia's FSB said the official was detained on suspicion of espionage. Tokyo said it the official was mistreated, in violation of international rules. Matsuno said Japan would demand a formal apology from Moscow, and the official would leave Russia by Wednesday, having been expelled by Russian authorities. Russia and Japan are regional rivals, and relations have worsened since Japan took the side of the US and other western nations in condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and imposing economic sanctions.

☆ Russia detains Japanese consul on spying charge; Tokyo hints at retaliation
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The consul was released after a few hours of detention by the Russian agency. Tokyo has lodged a "strong protest" about the detention and signalled it may retaliate, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told a media briefing on Tuesday. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterIt said the classified information, which also concerned Russia's cooperation with an unnamed Asia-Pacific country, had been obtained in return for a "monetary reward". The released consul has had no problem with health conditions and will depart Russia by Wednesday, Matsuno said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Reuters, Kantaro Komiya in Tokyo; Editing by Nick Macfie, Gerry Doyle and Muralikumar AnantharamanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Solomons 'unfairly targeted' since recognizing China, its president tells U.N.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 22, 2017. In an address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Manasseh Damukana Sogavare said the Solomons had been "unfairly targeted" and "vilified" in the media. The Pacific islands region has become a new theater of geopolitical competition between China and the United States and its allies. This competition intensified this year after China signed a security agreement with the Solomon Islands, prompting warnings of a militarization of the region. read moreSogavare has since repeatedly appeared to snub the United States, heightening Washington's concerns.

☆ South Korean, Japanese leaders meet, agree on need to improve ties
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 20, 2022. REUTERS/Eduardo MunozUNITED NATIONS, Sept 21 (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held the first one-on-one talks between their countries' leaders since 2019 on Wednesday and agreed on the need to improve relations by resolving issues of dispute. The meeting took place in New York on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. Japan's Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Hikariko Ono said the two leaders "shared the need to bring back the sound bilateral relationship with the resolution of various issues." Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by David Brunnstrom and Chris Gallagher; editing by Grant McCool and Richard PullinOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Despite Biden's assurances, Middle East militaries are buying their own weapons to take on Iran at sea and in the air
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Benjamin Brimelow | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been investing heavily in new military hardware in order to Iran. The Royal Saudi Air Force's core strength are its 232 F-15 Eagles, at least 84 of which are F-15SA variants designed specifically for Saudi Arabia. A Royal Saudi Air Force F-15 at King Faisal Air Base in Saudi Arabia in February 2021. US and Bahraini officials in front of unmanned naval vessels at at Naval Support Activity Bahrain in Manama in January. US Navy/MCS1 Mark Thomas MahmodIMX 2022 was also the first time Israel and Saudi Arabia, which don't have diplomatic relations, officially took part in an exercise together.

U.S. forces would defend Taiwan if China invaded, President Joe Biden said Sunday, his clearest statement yet on the issue and one that is likely to infuriate Beijing. In a “60 Minutes” interview broadcast on CBS, Biden was asked whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan against an attack from Beijing, which claims the self-ruling island democracy as its territory. It is at least the fourth time since last year that Biden has made comments that appear to alter longtime U.S. policy on Taiwan. “The president has said this before, including in Tokyo earlier this year,” the spokesperson said, referring to comments Biden made in May. “He also made clear then that our Taiwan policy hasn’t changed.

☆ South Korea's Yoon to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral, U.N. General Assembly
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-12 | by ( Hyonhee Shin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol holds first official news conference, after taking office in May, to mark 100 days in office, in Seoul, South Korea August 17, 2022. Chung Sung-Jun/Pool via REUTERS - RC21YV9WUCRJSEOUL, Sept 12 (Reuters) - South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol will visit London, New York and Canada next week in his first trip to those countries, primarily to attend the funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth and visit the U.N. General Assembly, Yoon's office said on Monday. The decision to attend the funeral on Sept. 19 reflected the historical importance of South Korea's bilateral ties with Britain, the achievements of Queen Elizabeth, and the affection the monarch had shown South Korea since her visit in 1999, Kim said. Yoon will then travel to New York to attend the U.N. General Assembly, where he is expected to give a keynote speech on Sept. 20, Kim said. Yoon's U.N. speech would be aimed at presenting South Korea's role as "a global leader country that contributes to resolving international issues and establishing a global order based on universal values," he said.

☆ Factbox: World leaders to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau attend the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey. Jack Hill/Pool via REUTERSRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterLONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth's state funeral will take place in London on Monday and a host of world leaders, royalty and other dignitaries will attend. Countries that have not been invited include Syria and Venezuela because London does not have normal diplomatic relations with those states. Britain has also not invited representatives from Russia, Belarus or Myanmar after it imposed economic sanctions on those countries. Related ContentFactbox: Plans for Queen Elizabeth's state funeral on MondayFactbox: Comments from crowds in London on Queen ElizabethFactbox: World leaders to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeralFactbox: Order of service for Queen Elizabeth's state funeralWindsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth's home and now final resting placeWestminster Abbey - traditional church for royals in life and death(This story was refiled to correct spelling of first name of Belize governor general)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterCompiled by Farouq Suleiman and Kate Holton Editing by Deepa Babington and Frances KerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ What Queen Elizabeth's relationship was like with every US president, from Truman to Biden
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-08 | by ( Grace Panetta | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at age 96 after 70 years on the throne, the Royal Family announced. Since 1951, the Queen met with 12 US presidents and helped facilitate diplomatic relations. Here's what the Queen's relationships and meetings with US presidents have been like. The Queen traveled to Washington, DC for the first time to meet President Harry Truman in 1951 when she was still a princess. Here's what the Queen's relationships and meetings with US presidents have been like, from Harry Truman to Donald Trump.

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