Japan’s main Nikkei index of shares fell in early trade on Wednesday as worries about a US-China trade war killed off a rebound rally on Wall Street. South Korea’s currency meanwhile fell to its lowest level against the dollar since 2009, while oil prices slumped three percent in early Asian trade. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.
Live: Asian shares deepen losses after Wall Street turns red
Thousands of children raped in war-torn DR Congo, UNICEF says
Frank Deux
Thousands of children have been subjected to rape and sexual violence in conflict-battered eastern Congo over the course of two months, the UN children’s agency
Iran, US hold 'constructive' nuclear talks in Oman, agree to meet again
Frank Deux
Iran and the US conducted nuclear talks on Saturday in Oman, holding their first face-to-face meeting since Trump’s return to office. Envoys called the exchange
