N Korean leader to visit Russia soon for talks with Putin
PYONGYANG, Apr 23: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will soon visit Russia to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Tuesday. KCNA said that talks "between Mr Kim Jong Un and the Russian president" are planned during the visit. Kim's visit to Russia will take place on Putin's invitation. This is the first official media confirmation of the planned meeting between Kim and Putin. KCNA did not disclose the date and place of the meeting. — TASS
South Korea to send team to US for talks
SEOUL, Apr 23: A South Korean delegation will head to Washington as early as this week for talks with US officials after the United States announced plans to end all Iran sanction waivers, two South Korean government officials said on Tuesday. South Korea, a major buyer of Iranian oil, was among seven countries that won exemptions from US sanctions late last year. It allowed South Korea to buy limited amounts of Iranian oil, mainly condensate - an ultra-light form of crude oil used for petrochemical products. The Foreign Ministry said on Monday Seoul would make every effort to convey its position until next month's deadline when the United States said it will not grant any waivers on imports of Iranian oil beyond May 01. —Reuters
Thai EC moves to disqualify anti-junta politician
BANGKOK, Apr 23: Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday accused a prominent anti-junta politician of breaching the election law, moving to disqualify him from parliament almost a month after the disputed March 24 election. Rising political star Thanathorn Jungroongruangkit, 40, is accused of holding shares in a media company after registering his candidacy, which would violate the election law. The outcome of the first national election since a 2014 military coup is still unclear. Final results due on May 9 will indicate whether a pro-army party has enough seats to allow junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha to remain in power. Thanathorn’s progressive, youth-oriented Future Forward Party came third in the election in a surprisingly strong showing. — Reuters
Luxembourg's Grand Duke Jean dies at 98
BRUSSELS, Apr 23: Luxembourg's Grand Duke Jean, who oversaw the transformation of the Grand Duchy into an international financial centre, has died at the age of 98, the Duke's son Henri said in a statement on Tuesday. — Reuters
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