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Mystery deepens over 'sonic attacks' on US diplomats in Cuba

Investigators still uncertain what caused symptoms suffered by embassy staff in Havana.

Sep 15, 2017

By Paul Wright

'When you get to know Trump, you'll like him' says new US ambassador to UK Woody Johnson

Woody Johnson said US-UK ties would not be harmed by Brexit.

Sep 13, 2017

By Brendan Cole

Brexit

Qatari, Saudi leaders' phone call aimed at soothing relations triggers new dispute

Conflicting messages following the phone call by the news agencies of both countries sparked yet another row.

Sep 9, 2017

By Associated Press

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U.S. Continues Deadly Airstrikes In Raqqa In Efforts To Liberate The City From ISIS

Syrian army in race with US-armed fighters for eastern Syria offensive against Islamic State

Duelling battles for Deir el-Zour highlight the importance of the oil-rich eastern province.

Sep 9, 2017

By Associated Press

Syria Isis Islamic State

China makes U-turn, defends Pakistan for doing 'its best with clear conscience' to fight terrorism

This comes 4 days after Beijing joined Brics nations in linking Pakistan-based terror groups with global jihadists - Isis and al-Qaeda.

Sep 8, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Oil price rise due to 'weaker dollar and not Opec pact', says Rosneft boss

Russian majority state-owned company's CEO Igor Sechin says Opec deal has 'no impact' on market.

Sep 8, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

OPEC

More Than 18,500 Rohingyas Flee Myanmar In 5 Days As Unrest Rages

Modi lauds Suu Kyi's leadership in Myanmar peace process amid 'extremist violence' in Rakhine

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he shares Myanmar's concerns about violence between armed forces and minority Muslim rebels.

Sep 6, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Gold spikes to fresh 12-month high as North Korea-US tensions escalate

Safe-haven seeking investors pile into precious metals as Pyongyang and Washington spar again.

Sep 4, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Gold

US Defence Secretary: Threat from North Korea would bring 'massive military response'

James Mattis added that the US does not seek the 'total annihilation' of North Korea.

Sep 3, 2017

By James Tennent

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US considers ending 'all trade' with countries doing business with North Korea

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said he was drafting new sanctions after North Korea's latest nuclear test.

Sep 3, 2017

By James Tennent

North Korea Donald Trump

US orders retaliatory closure of Russian consulate and two annexes

US State Department said the decision was "in the spirit of parity invoked by the Russians".

Aug 31, 2017

By James Tennent

Russia

Theresa May to 'duck and cover' in Japan if there is North Korean missile launch

The prime minister arrives in the country on Wednesday for trade and security talks.

Aug 30, 2017

By Brendan Cole

Theresa May Japan Shinzo Abe North Korea

Russian economy minister says Western sanctions no longer bite

Maxim Oreshkin believes US and EU sanctions slapped on Moscow in the wake of Crimea's annexation carry very little weight.

Aug 29, 2017

By Associated Press

China insists it will still patrol Doklam as India announces mutual agreement to end border stand-off

Both the sides have agreed to the 'expeditious disengagement of border personnel at the face-off site at Doklam', India said.

Aug 28, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

'Safer than an evening walk in London!' North Korea offers trips to Russian tourists

Pyongyang reaches out to Russian holidaymakers as US citizens are barred from entering country.

Aug 24, 2017

By Isabelle Gerretsen

London Moscow

'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

GDP International Monetary Fund

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

North Korea Donald Trump

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