Trade war between US and China festers, both countries impose 25% tax on trade worth $16 billion

Trade war between US and China festers, both countries impose 25% tax on trade worth  $16 billion

Washington/Beijing: The United States has maintained its adamant stand by accepting the implementation of taxes on Chinese goods. By saying that China will retaliate against this, the Chinese commerce ministry announced taxation on the imports from the United States. US Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross issued a stern warning that China should remember that the […]

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US sanctions against Iran prove to be effective beyond expectations, claims US National Security Advisor

US sanctions against Iran prove to be effective beyond expectations, claims US National Security Advisor

Jerusalem: ‘The harsh economic sanctions imposed by the United States against Iran are proving to be more effective than expected. Its effects on the Iranian economy are now visible, and its repercussions are being felt in Iran,’ said US National Security Advisor John Bolton. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu along with the US security Advisor […]

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US announces new sanctions against Russia

US announces new sanctions against Russia

Washington/Moscow: The United States announced new sanctions against Russia, which is violating the sanctions imposed against North Korea. These include two entrepreneurs, three companies and six ships from Russia. While announcing the sanctions, the US senior officials strongly justified them claiming that Russia would be forced to take note of the effects of sanctions. US […]

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US ‘action group’ against Iran will fail; Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif

US ‘action group’ against Iran will fail; Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif

Tehran: “65 years ago, the United States had formed an action group against Iran and overthrown the elected government, headed by Dr. Mossadegh and imposed dictatorship in Iran. The Iranian population suffered this dictatorship over the following 25 years. After so many years, the United States is now preparing to form an ‘Iran action group’ […]

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Ebola epidemic kills 44 in Congo, more than 1,500 infected as per WHO

Ebola epidemic kills 44 in Congo, more than 1,500 infected as per WHO

Geneva/Kinshasa: Congo has been hit by Ebola once again after claiming 33 lives just three months ago. The disease is once again rampant in Congo since the past two weeks and has claimed 44 lives. The World Health Organisation (WHO) expresses fear over more than 1,500 people being infected with the virus and the numbers […]

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US accuses Russia of dangerous movements in outer space, raises issue of abnormal Russian satellites and space weapons in the UN

US accuses Russia of dangerous movements in outer space, raises issue of abnormal Russian satellites and space weapons in the UN

Bern: The United States expressed concern in the United Nations that the Russian satellite launched last year is moving in a curious way and that its orbital movement is very suspicious. At the same time the US also claimed that the Russian President was developing anti-satellite weaponry which was a matter of grave concern.Only last […]

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Trump strips nine former officials of their special rights, including former CIA chief, John Brennan

Trump strips nine former officials of their special rights, including former CIA chief, John Brennan

Washington: US President, Donald Trump has revoked the security clearance of former CIA chief, John Brennan, which allowed him access to highly confidential information and documents. President Trump accused the former CIA chief of misusing his special rights for selfish motives while taking this action. Along with Brennan, the special rights of former senior officials […]

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The US imposes sanctions on Russian and Chinese companies that violate its sanctions imposed against North Korea

The US imposes sanctions on Russian and Chinese companies that violate its sanctions imposed against North Korea

Washington: The US treasury department has announced new sanctions against Russia and China, alleging them to have violated the sanctions imposed by the US against North Korea. These include two companies from China and one from Russia, and their directors. Only two weeks ago, Nicki Haley, the US Ambassador to the United Nations had issued […]

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US relaxes restrictions on the use of cyber weapons

US relaxes restrictions on the use of cyber weapons

Washington: Henceforth, there would be no need for permissions from a dozen government agencies if the United States wishes to use cyber-weapons. US President, Donald Trump has taken steps in this direction and has signed an ordinance to that effect. A report regarding this was published in a leading US daily. Former President, Barack Obama […]

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