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China repeats opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan

China blasts US over Trump administration's first arms sale to Taiwan worth $1.42bn

The sale, which is yet to receive Congressional approval, faced backlash from Beijing for violating the 'One China' policy.

Jun 30, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump welcomes Indian Prime Minister Modi to the White House

Modi also invited the Trumps to visit India.

Jun 27, 2017

By James Tennent

Donald Trump White House India

'You'll admire our Navy's new ship' UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon tells Kremlin

Russia is taunted over HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Jun 26, 2017

By Brendan Cole

Russia

Qatar Diplomatic Crisis: Chaos Among People After Gulf Nations Cut Ties With Country

Qatar crisis: Turkey and Iran slam list of 13 demands as 'disrespectful' and 'unacceptable'

Four Arab countries have given Qatar 10 days to meet 13 demands to end diplomatic and economic isolation.

Jun 26, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Why are Arab states targeting Qatar state-funded Al Jazeera?

Saudi Arabia among states that have given Qatar 10 days to meet 13 conditions to end current Gulf crisis.

Jun 23, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Trump says he has 'great relationship with China' after tweets to sway North Korea failed

The American president also said he "really likes" China's President Xi.

Jun 22, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn shot at with air pistol while cycling in Germany

A 14-year-old is being investigated on suspicion of attempted bodily harm, although the king has not pressed any charges.

Jun 22, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Thailand

Fears that thousands of camels expelled from Saudi Arabia to Qatar will die of thirst

Animals suffer as collateral damage of a diplomatic fallout on the Arabian Peninsula.

Jun 21, 2017

By Josh Robbins

Saudi Arabia

Did Dennis Rodman meet dictator Kim Jong-un? Ex-NBA star returns after 'really good' Pyongyang trip

To repeated media questions if he had met Kim Jong-un during his visit, the ex-Chicago Bulls player said, 'You'll find out.'

Jun 17, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Pyongyang makes rare pitch to western tourists in Spain as tensions simmer in Korean peninsula

'They say it is difficult to travel to our country, but it is not true,' North Korea's ambassador to Spain said.

Jun 16, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

US Senate approves new sanctions against Russia for election interference

In a strong message, the congressional body voted 97 - 2 to pass the amendment.

Jun 14, 2017

By James Tennent

Russia Donald Trump Vladimir Putin

Qatar supports terrorism - Britain must rethink its relationship

Qatar's double-faced diplomacy should no longer be tolerated.

Jun 14, 2017

By Ghanem Nuseibeh

Iran Saudi Arabia

Parents of American college student freed by North Korea say he is in a coma

Otto Warmbier had been serving a 15-year sentence for stealing a political banner.

Jun 13, 2017

By Associated Press

North Korea

Iran, Turkey send food to Qatar amid Gulf dispute

Qatar refused to confirm whether dispatches constituted aid or exports.

Jun 11, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Saudi Arabia

Sinn Fein leader says DUP-Tory deal will 'end in tears'

Michelle O'Neill also accused DUP opponents of betraying Northern Ireland

Jun 11, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

General Election 2017

Trump and Tillerson take different approach on Qatar crisis

Tillerson urges Arab states to ease restrictions on Doha as Trump accuses Qatar of sponsoring terrorism at a 'high level'.

Jun 10, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Donald Trump Islamic State

Qatar crisis: UAE threatens to jail Emiratis if they show 'any form of bias' towards Doha

The decision came after social media users engaged in debates after 6 Arab nations cut ties with Qatar.

Jun 7, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

United Arab Emirates

Qatari diplomatic row rattles oil market for second successive session

Brent, WTI slide further as Doha calls for dialogue with irate neighbouring countries.

Jun 6, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

OPEC Saudi Arabia

Where are all of Donald Trump's ambassadors?

Dozens of key posts including Germany, South Korea and Saudi Arabia remain vacant.

Jun 6, 2017

By Jordan Bhatt

Donald Trump

Why Have Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen And Libya Broken Ties With Qatar?

Qatar ready for mediation to solve diplomatic crisis

Several Gulf countries have cut ties with Qatar, accused of sponsoring terrorism.

Jun 6, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

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