U.N. vote Saturday on U.S. bid to slash North Korea exports over missile tests U.N. vote Saturday on U.S. bid to slash North Korea exports over missile tests:- The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on Saturday on a U.S.-drafted resolution that aims to slash by a third […]
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Yemenis, Iranians sue U.S. State Department, ask for visas to be processed Yemenis, Iranians sue U.S. State Department, ask for visas to be processed:- Dozens of Yemenis and Iranians who won the chance to immigrate to the United States sued the U.S. State Department on Friday for not processing their […]
In blustery call, Trump pressured Mexico on border wall payment In blustery call, Trump pressured Mexico on border wall payment:- President Donald Trump pressured the Mexican president to stop voicing opposition in public to his plan to have Mexico pay for a border wall, according to transcripts of phone calls […]
EU declines to recognize Venezuela election but shies away from sanctions EU declines to recognize Venezuela election but shies away from sanctions:- The European Union on Wednesday declined to recognize the result of Venezuela’s violence-marred election and said it was ready to “gradually step up” pressure on leftist President Nicolas […]
UAE says measures against Qatar do not violate WTO agreements UAE says measures against Qatar do not violate WTO agreements:- Economic sanctions imposed on Qatar by three fellow Gulf states do not violate World Trade Organisation agreements, a United Arab Emirates official said, after Doha launched a wide-ranging legal complaint […]
Sony sets record with three-fold jump in first quarter operating profit Sony sets record with three-fold jump in first quarter operating profit:- Japan’s Sony Corp on Tuesday reported its highest-ever first-quarter operating profit, taking the electronics giant one step toward its highest annual profit in two decades on the back […]
Kremlin orders Washington to slash embassy staff in Russia Kremlin orders Washington to slash embassy staff in Russia:- The Kremlin has ordered the United States to cut about 60 percent of its diplomatic staff in Russia but many of those let go will be Russian citizens, softening the impact of […]
China hits back at Trump criticism over North Korea China hit back on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted he was “very disappointed” in China following Pyongyang’s latest missile test, saying the problem did not arise in China and that all sides need to work for a solution. China […]
Oil hits two-month high on tighter U.S. market, Venezuela sanctions risk Oil prices hit a two-month high on Monday, lifted by a tightening U.S. crude market and the threat of sanctions against OPEC-member Venezuela. Brent crude futures were at $52.82 per barrel at 0443 GMT on Monday, up 30 cents […]
Putin says U.S. must cut 755 diplomatic staff, more measures possible President Vladimir Putin said the United States would have to cut its diplomatic staff in Russia by 755 people and that Moscow could consider additional measures against Washington as a response to new U.S. sanctions approved by Congress. Moscow […]