Japan to stress energy security at G20 meeting

Japan is expected to underscore the importance of energy security at a Group of 20 ministerial meeting, after two cargo vessels carrying Japan-related supplies came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday.
U.S. to deploy 1,000 more troops to Poland: White House
The White House said Wednesday that the United States would deploy 1,000 additional troops to Poland, a move that might raise security concerns from Russia.
Heavy rain leaves 17 dead in Guangxi
Seventeen people died and nine people went missing after heavy downpours hit southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local authorities said Wednesday.
Encephalitis from lychees kills 31 children in India: official
At least 31 children have died in northern India in the last 10 days from a deadly brain disease believed linked to a toxic substance found in lychee fruit, health officials said Wednesday. 
US may allow Polish tourists visa-free entry
US President Donald Trump says he is thinking about allowing Poland into the visa-waiver program. This allows citizens of participating countries to visit the United States without a visa for tourism and business.
Trump 'in no rush' for nuclear deal with N.Korea
US President Donald Trump says he is in no rush for a nuclear deal with North Korea, one year after the first-ever summit between the leaders of two countries.
Suga: Abe, Rouhani had meaningful meeting
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga says Wednesday's meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was generally meaningful.