Wary of divided loyalties, a Baltic state reaches out to its Russians Wary of divided loyalties, a Baltic state reaches out to its Russians:- It is a sign of the times in Estonia, a Baltic state always suspicious of the Kremlin's ambitions in the region, that Prime Minister Juri Ratas […]
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Iraqi forces push into first districts of western Mosul Iraqi forces push into first districts of western Mosul:- U.S.-backed Iraqi security forces advanced deeper into the western half of Mosul on Friday one day after launching attacks on several fronts toward Islamic State's last main stronghold in the city. Troops […]
China say North Korean issue fundamentally between U.S., North Korea China say North Korean issue fundamentally between U.S., North Korea:- China on Friday dismissed renewed pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump over its role in North Korea, saying the crux of the matter was a dispute between Washington and Pyongyang. […]
China promised Philippines not to build in disputed shoal China promised Philippines not to build in disputed shoal:- Chinese President Xi Jinping promised Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte that Beijing would not build structures on a rocky outcrop in the South China Sea, Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay said on Thursday. Frosty […]
China military says aware of U.S. carrier in South China Sea China military says aware of U.S. carrier in South China Sea:- China's defense ministry said on Thursday it was aware of the presence of a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group in the South China Sea and China respected freedom […]
Malaysia requests Interpol alert on four North Koreans over airport murder Malaysia requests Interpol alert on four North Koreans over airport murder:- Malaysia has requested Interpol to put an alert out to apprehend four North Korean suspects in the murder of the estranged half brother of North Korean leader Kim […]
Apple says new California headquarters to open in April Apple says new California headquarters to open in April:- Apple's sprawling new campus, dubbed "Apple Park," will open in April, the iPhone maker said on Wednesday. Although the first wave of employees will begin moving into the new Cupertino, California, headquarters […]
Crude oil rises after report shows drop in stockpiles Crude oil rises after report shows drop in stockpiles:- Oil futures rose nearly 1 percent on Thursday after data released by an industry group showed a surprise decline in U.S. crude stocks as imports fell, lending support to the view that […]
Mnuchin says dollar strength reflects confidence in U.S. economy Mnuchin says dollar strength reflects confidence in U.S. economy:- U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday praised the strong dollar as a reflection of confidence in the U.S. economy, telling The Wall Street Journal in an interview that it was "a […]
Trump to seek jobs advice from firms that offshore U.S. work Trump to seek jobs advice from firms that offshore U.S. work:- President Donald Trump, who has vowed to stop U.S. manufacturing from disappearing overseas, will seek job-creation advice on Thursday from at least five companies that are laying off […]
