Asia - Pacific

EXPLAINER - What to expect from Japan's new conservative premier
Conservative Sanae Takaichi elected 1st female leader
EXPLAINER - What to expect from Japan's new conservative premier
Conservative Sanae Takaichi elected 1st female leader

Armenia welcomes Azerbaijan's decision to lift restrictions on transit of goods
Premier Pashinyan hails move by Azerbaijani President Aliyev as key step in implementing August peace declaration between the 2 countries

Russian senior diplomat says preparations for Putin-Trump meeting underway
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says there are no significant obstacles to holding a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump

Trump to arrive in Malaysia on Sunday for summit of Southeast Asian bloc
Malaysia set to host ASEAN meetings, including with leaders of US, China, Japan, India, during 3-day summit beginning on Oct. 26

Trump to arrive in Japan on Monday for 3-day visit
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara says US President Trump will meet Emperor Naruhito and newly elected Prime Minister Takaichi, local media reports

Dhaka tribunal orders formal arrest of 14 serving army officers in Bangladesh
Court also orders publication of notices in newspapers calling for appearance of former Premier Hasina