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Taiwan responds strongly to recent Chinese patrols: We 'will not back down in face of threats'

The comments from Taiwan's defence ministry comes after China flew warplanes into Taipei's air defence identification zone.

Jul 25, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Saudi Arabia and allies reveal 'Qatar-linked' terror list

Four Arab states have accused Qatar of supporting terror groups, something that Doha strongly denies.

Jul 25, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Israeli security forces remove metal detectors

Israel removes controversial metal detectors from Jerusalem holy site

The metal detectors will be replaced with other technology, the Israeli government said.

Jul 25, 2017

By James Tennent

Israel

Liam Fox dismisses Brexit worries, hails 'new chapter' in UK-US trade

International Trade Secretary hits out at Brexit scaremongers as he attempts to woo Washington.

Jul 24, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Brexit

Opec grows impatient with errant oil producers not complying with cuts

Cartel has asked for a cap on Nigerian output, and called on several members to boost compliance.

Jul 24, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

OPEC

$Hear Boris Johnson\'s bumbling interview meltdown over Tory policies$

Boris Johnson says traditional Maori nose-rub greeting 'might be misinterpreted in a Glasgow pub'

Foreign secretary is in New Zealand and joked about the 'hongi'.

Jul 24, 2017

By Brendan Cole

US student Guthrie McLean who was arrested in China after taxi driver dispute is released

'Prayers answered, Guthrie is home,' his mother said.

Jul 24, 2017

By James Tennent

Security forces outside the Israeli embassy

One dead and two wounded after violent incident at Israeli embassy in Jordan

A Jordanian has died and an Israeli and Jordanian were injured, the official report said.

Jul 23, 2017

By James Tennent

Israel

Embarrassment for Rex Tillerson as ExxonMobil sues new boss Donald Trump over Russia fine

Oil and gas behemoth taking Trump administration to court over "capricious" Russian sanctions fine.

Jul 21, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Russia

North Korea is offering package holidays including surfing trips on its new tourism website

Would you hop on a North Korea tour?

Jul 20, 2017

By Claire Toureille

North Korea

Ecuador defies Opec and increases oil production

Latin American country says it won\'t be able to play its part in ongoing production cuts on financial grounds.

Jul 19, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

OPEC

Trump and Putin 'had previously undisclosed second meeting' at G20

The two leaders were said to only be joined by Putin's official interpreter.

Jul 18, 2017

By James Tennent

Donald Trump Vladimir Putin G20 White House

Who was behind the Qatar hack? US intel sees UAE hand in cyberattack that sparked regional crisis

The Qatar News Agency hack led to broadcast of fake news.

Jul 17, 2017

By India Ashok

Seoul proposes family reunions and inter-Korea talks with Kim Jong-un regime

The proposal is aimed at stopping "all acts of hostility" near the Military Demarcation Line that bisects the two Koreas.

Jul 17, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Rowing planned for Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Poland and Germany trip

The Royal couple's tour is seen as a 'Brexit charm offensive'.

Jul 17, 2017

By Brendan Cole

Kate Middleton Prince William British Royal Family

Macron calls for renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace talks at Holocaust service

The French president said 'everything should be done so that negotiations restart'.

Jul 16, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Turkey's Erdogan addresses rallies to mark first anniversary of failed coup

Turkey's Erdogan could parade coup plotters in 'Guantanamo suits'

In emotional speeches on the anniversary of the 2016 military coup, Turkish President says he could bring back the death penalty.

Jul 16, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

How Saudi Arabia has slowly realised it can't play the Trump card on Qatar

The Saudis thought they had the Trump administration, especially the Republicans, on their side

Jul 14, 2017

By Anthony Harwood

Saudi Arabia Donald Trump

Trump caught on camera telling Macron's wife 'you're in such good shape, beautiful'

Not the first time Trump's comments towards women have raised eyebrows.

Jul 13, 2017

By Associated Press

Donald Trump

South China Sea: Has Philippines reaped fruits of The Hague ruling that rejected Beijing's claims?

On 12 July 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favour of the Philippines in the South China Sea territorial dispute.

Jul 12, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

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