Killing of US soldier stiffens Trump s resolve on Pakistan (News Analysis)
New York Jan 3 (IANS) Angered by the killing of an American soldier by terrorists in Afghanistan US President Donald Trump let off the first Twitter salvo of 2018 bringing into sharp focus Washington s $33-billion problem of Pakistan and Islamabad s ties to terror and anti-American activities.
Trump s warning also tests the limits of Washington s influence and power to make Islamabad give up its use of terrorists as proxy.
"No more " Trump ended his New Year morning tweet on Pakistan that also took a swipe at his predecessors Barack Obama and George W. Bush for "foolishly" aiding n Jae-in s support of his peace offer.
"The leader stressed that whether inter-Korean ties can be improved totally depends on North and South Korea " the official said.
South Korea s Unification Ministry welcomed the North s restoration of the cross-border channel.
"We will consult with North Korea over working-level issues in connection to our dialogue offer through the hotline " the ministry added.
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