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'Covert sonic device' in Cuba gives US and Canadian diplomats brain damage

US embassy staff have also reportedly suffered harassment, vehicle vandalisation and break-ins.

Aug 24, 2017

By Paul Wright

North Korea calls Trump a 'mad guy' who tweets 'weird articles and spouts rubbish'

Korean Central News Agency also took shots at South Korea's defence minister.

Aug 22, 2017

By Associated Press

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China's military slams US for damaging trust with 'wrong' moves on Taiwan and South China Sea

US military activities have had a 'large, negative influence on bilateral military ties' with Beijing says top Chinese official.

Aug 17, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

China's credit boom on 'dangerous' path with massive consequences for global economy

New IMF report warns of an economic disruption, calls for remedial measures from Beijing.

Aug 16, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

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North Korea doesn't want a nuclear war – this is what Kim Jong-un really wants

For all its fighting talk about an attack on the US, North Korea is all bluster and little bite.

Aug 15, 2017

By Ra Mason

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North Korea's 'foreign friends' invited on £2,135 trip through the hermit kingdom

The 8 day trip includes the unveiling of Kim Jong Un's first statue.

Aug 14, 2017

By James Tennent

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China appoints new special envoy to handle North Korea issues and defuse crisis

Assistant Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou replaces Wu Dawei, who reached retirement age.

Aug 14, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Cuban diplomats expelled after 'covert sonic device' leaves US embassy staff with hearing loss

Discovery of mysterious devices come despite recent thaw in relations between the two countries.

Aug 11, 2017

By Paul Wright

British RAF jets called on to help US spy on North Korea

With parliamentary backing they could be used within two weeks.

Aug 10, 2017

By Brendan Cole

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Donald Trump warns North Korea over missile threat 'you should be very, very nervous'

The US president issued another stark warning to Pyongyang.

Aug 10, 2017

By Brendan Cole

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Gold surges as US and North Korea ratchet up nuclear tensions

Physical traders report surge in buying as precious metal futures register spikes.

Aug 10, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

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North Korea threatens Guam after Donald Trump's 'fire and fury' comments

Pyongyang said it could target the Pacific Ocean island.

Aug 9, 2017

By Brendan Cole

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China says ready to pay biggest price for implementing harsher UN sanctions on North Korea

The new UN sanctions will see Kim Jong-un regime's $3bn annual export revenue slashed by a third.

Aug 8, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

China snubs India again by blocking proposal to let UN declare Masood Azhar as 'global' terrorist

India claims the Jaish-e-Mohammad group chief is the mastermind behind the attack on an Indian Air Force base in January 2016.

Aug 3, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

North Korean ice hockey team in Auckland forced to return sticks as UN sanctions bite

UN sanctions ban export of luxury goods to Pyongyang, which include "recreational sports equipment".

Aug 3, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

London must not 'water down' rules for Saudi Aramco IPO, says IoD boss

Steve Martin questions moves to placate the Saudis for 'short term' gain.

Aug 2, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

UK unveils post-Brexit plan to cut funding for terror groups

New Sanctions Bill will allow ministers to impose sanctions after UK leaves the European Union in 2019.

Aug 2, 2017

By Karthick Arvinth

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Saudi actress offers four planes for Hajj pilgrims from Qatar amid 'declaration of war' row

Riyadh accuses Doha of "declaring war" by allegedly requesting end of Saudi control over holy sites.

Aug 1, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

\'Qatarstrophe\' rumbles on: Doha files \'WTO complaint\' over neighbours\' boycott

If the move by Qatar is confirmed, it would mark the first formal step in the WTO's dispute process.

Aug 1, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

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US cracks down on Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro after 'illegitimate' election

'Maduro is a dictator who disregards the will of the Venezuelan people' Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said.

Jul 31, 2017

By James Tennent

Venezuela

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