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Trump warns North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to avoid “grave danger”

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November 8, 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]South Korea wants “peaceful resolution” of the crisis

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again warned North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that the nuclear weapons he is developing “are not making you safer, they are putting your regime in grave danger”. He was addressing National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea on Wednesday.

Trump is on 12 day South Asia tour taking him to five countries in the region. He arrived in Tokoy on his first stop on Sunday and then visited South Korea. After addressing the South Korean law makers on Wednesday Trump left for Beijing. After his China visit he is scheduled to tour Vietnam and then Philippines where he will attend US-ASEAN summit at Manila on 13-14 November.

While referring to Kim Jong Un’s direct threat against US, Trump said, “We will not allow American cities to be threatened with destruction. We will not be intimidated. And we will not let the worst atrocities in history be repeated here, on this ground we fought and died to secure. Do not underestimate us and do not try us.”

Trump alleged Kim Jong’s regime for human rights abuses and called on countries around the world to “isolate Pyongyang” by denying it “any form of support, supply or acceptance”.

Trump painted a dystopian picture of North Korea, saying people were suffering in “gulags” and some bribed government officials to work as “slaves” overseas rather than live under the government at home. He offered no evidence to support those accusations.

Earlier on Tuesday, Trump had even offered a diplomatic opening to Pyongyang to “make a deal” and promised a “path to a much better future” for North Korea if it stops developing ballistic missiles and agreed to “complete, verifiable and total denuclearisation”.

However, North Korea has repeatedly rejected the negotiations until it develops nuclear weapons capable of hitting the U.S. mainland. U.S. intelligence community believes that North Korea may be just months away from achieving the goal.

Trump asked North Korean leader, “Every step you take down this dark path increases the peril you face.” He further said “North Korea is a country ruled by a cult.” The South Korean law makers responded with standing ovations and applause during Trump’s speech.

On Monday, after his meeting with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, Trump said that Japan would shoot North Korean missiles “out of the sky” if it bought the US weaponry needed for doing so and suggested Tokyo to take a stance it has avoided till now.

He pressed hard Japan to lower its trade deficit with US and buy more military weapons. He was quoted saying, “He (Abe) will shoot them out of the sky when he completes the purchase of lots of additional military equipment from the United States,“Trump said, referring to the North Korean missiles. ”

He repeated his warning saying “era of strategic patience” with North Korea was over and that two countries were working to counter the “dangerous aggressions”.

During his first maiden foreign visit US President Donald Trump inked several weapon deals with Saudi Arabia worth $350 billion.

Reuters reports that Japan’s policy is that it would only shoot down a missile if it was falling on Japanese territory or it poses an “existential threat” to Japan.

Recently North Korea fired missiles flying over northern Japan and falling across in the Pacific Ocean. Tokyo did not react militarily against Pyngyang’s move. North Korea has also threatened to hit Guam, an incorporated US territory in the western Pacific Ocean.

On Tuesday, South Korean President Moon Jae, while addressing joint press conference with US President Donald Trump in Seoul said that they reached an agreement to “peacefully resolve” the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue and settle permanent peace regime on the peninsula.

South Koreans have been protesting against US President Donald Trump’s diatribe against North Korea demanding that Washington should not start war in their name.

Donald Trump, who began his diatribe against North Korea with “fire and fury” world has never witnessed in the history, had vowed to “totally destroy” North Korea if it threatens the US. During his address at UN General Assembly Trump had dismissed Kim Jong Un as a “rocket man” on a suicide mission.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Iranian President Pezeshkian at UN says Iranians have been victims of US terrorism

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said at the UN General Assembly that Iranians had been victims of US terrorism and insisted that Iran had acted in self-defence.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of subjecting Iranians to what he described as terrorism while addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.

Pezeshkian said Iran had defended itself against attacks and rejected the characterisation of the country as a terrorist actor. His remarks came during a rare wartime appearance at the UN as tensions between Iran and the United States remain high.

Pezeshkian accuses US and Israel of attacks

Speaking at the General Assembly, Pezeshkian said Iranian civilians had been targeted by attacks and described the actions against his country as aggression.

“We have only defended ourselves. We are not terrorists,” he said, according to the report.

Pezeshkian also accused the United States and Israel of attacking Iran, while maintaining that Tehran’s response was an act of self-defence.

The Iranian president displayed photographs of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and more than 150 schoolchildren who, according to his account, were killed during the early days of the conflict.

Iran’s message at the UN

Pezeshkian’s address came against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States and heightened tensions in the region.

Iranian officials had indicated ahead of the UN visit that they intended to highlight what Tehran considers attacks against its people and raise concerns over the international response to the conflict.

The Iranian delegation’s visit to New York also comes amid restrictions imposed by the United States on the delegation’s movement and other aspects of its stay, according to reporting ahead of the address.

Pezeshkian says Iran defended itself

Pezeshkian’s central message at the UN was that Iran’s military actions should be viewed as a response to attacks rather than terrorism.

His description of the conflict and the allegations against the United States and Israel represent the Iranian government’s position. They should therefore be attributed to Pezeshkian rather than presented as independently established facts.

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PM Modi’s Canada visit could help wrap trade talks, says Canada PM Mark Carney

Canadian PM Mark Carney said he is looking forward to hosting PM Narendra Modi, with both countries aiming to conclude their ongoing trade negotiations.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he is looking forward to hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as India and Canada continue efforts to advance their bilateral relationship and conclude ongoing trade negotiations.

The two countries have been working towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with both sides previously setting a target to conclude the negotiations in 2026.

Carney and Modi have held discussions on strengthening economic ties between India and Canada, including trade and investment. Their engagement has gained momentum following Carney’s visit to India earlier this year.

India-Canada trade talks

India and Canada formally resumed efforts towards a broader trade agreement after a period of strained bilateral ties. The two sides have committed to advancing negotiations on a CEPA covering their economic relationship.

In June, Carney and Modi reviewed progress in bilateral economic cooperation during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. They expressed satisfaction with the progress in CEPA negotiations and reaffirmed their shared objective of concluding the talks in 2026.

During Carney’s visit to India in March, the two leaders had also agreed to accelerate negotiations on the CEPA and work towards finalising the agreement during 2026.

Modi’s proposed Canada visit

Carney had invited PM Modi to visit Canada in 2026, and the two leaders agreed to remain engaged through diplomatic channels to work towards a mutually convenient date for the visit.

The proposed visit comes as New Delhi and Ottawa seek to build on renewed diplomatic and economic engagement, with trade negotiations remaining a key part of the relationship.

The focus on completing the trade talks comes as both countries look to expand commercial ties and establish a broader economic framework through the proposed CEPA.

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Trump issues fresh Iran warning at UN General Assembly, signals deal after midterms

US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran during his UN General Assembly address, saying he faces a choice between a deal and further escalation.

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US President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to outline what he described as a major decision over Iran, putting the possibility of a deal against further military escalation.

Speaking at the UN in New York, Trump said he had a “big decision” to make. He questioned whether the United States should pursue an agreement that would allow Iran to rebuild or instead take further action against the Islamic Republic.

Trump later indicated that he believed an agreement with Iran could be reached after the US midterm elections, which are scheduled for November 3.

Trump says deal with Iran remains possible

During his speech, Trump presented two possible paths. He said a deal could allow Iran to rebuild and become a stronger country, while also raising the possibility of destroying the Islamic Republic if an agreement was not reached.

Trump said he believed a deal could eventually be reached, arguing that Iran was waiting to see the outcome of the US midterm elections.

His comments came amid the continuing US-Iran conflict and renewed diplomatic activity surrounding the confrontation. Trump’s UN appearance came as Washington was also engaged in discussions with multiple international leaders over the Iran conflict and other global issues.

Iranian delegation walks out during Trump’s speech

The Iranian delegation reportedly left the General Assembly chamber as Trump began describing the military confrontation with Iran.

According to the report, only one person from the Iranian delegation remained seated as Trump spoke about the conflict and the military strikes of the past six months.

The walkout came as tensions between Washington and Tehran remained high, with both sides facing pressure over the continuation of the conflict.

Trump’s latest warning follows earlier comments

Trump’s UN remarks came days after he said he was approaching a major decision over whether to intensify military action against Iran or pursue another route.

He had also indicated before his UN appearance that he could be open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the UN General Assembly in New York.

The possibility of renewed negotiations comes against the backdrop of continuing military and diplomatic tensions between the two countries.