US imposes sanctions on Turkish officials over detention of Pastor, causes Turkish currency ‘Lira’ to slide

US imposes sanctions on Turkish officials over detention of Pastor, causes Turkish currency ‘Lira’ to slide

Washington/Ankara: Turkey’s involvement in the Syrian conflict and its cooperation with Russia has caused serious stress on its relations with the U.S. The U.S. has now declared sanctions on Turkish officials as the country failed to act on the detention of the U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson, despite requests from the U.S. The US Treasury Department […]

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If Iran not prepared for talks, US-Iran conflict can escalate: US President Donald Trump

If Iran not prepared for talks, US-Iran conflict can escalate:  US President Donald Trump

Brussels: ‘The Iranian economy is about to collapse due to the problems arose because of the sanctions imposed by the United States on it.  Iran can thus, prepare for a discussion, against this background. In case that does not happen, the conflict between the United States and Iran can further escalate,’ warned US president, Donald […]

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European leaders “scared to death” as Trump announces US troops withdrawal, claims former US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta

European leaders “scared to death” as Trump announces US troops withdrawal, claims former US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta

Washington: ‘The European leaders are in a state of panic with the announcement made by US President Donald Trump regarding the withdrawal of US forces from Europe. Some leaders fear for their lives and have become restless with the concern that the European security will be under threat if the United States withdrew its military […]

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India sends a positive message to China by reducing import taxes on Chinese goods

India sends a positive message to China by reducing import taxes on Chinese goods

New Delhi:  India has substantially reduced import tariffs on 3142 goods imported from China and four other Asian Countries. Only last week, China had reduced import tariffs on 8549 goods imported from Asian countries including India. These included agricultural produce, medical items and chemicals imported from India. China had expressed an expectation that India should […]

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Second Civil war likely to spark, claims a ‘Rasmussen Reports’ survey

Second Civil war likely to spark, claims a ‘Rasmussen Reports’ survey

Washington:  The opposition faced by US President, Donald Trump and heightened tension over the issue of illegal immigrants could likely trigger a second civil war in the United States.  Almost one third of voters in the United States likely think of this, claims a survey by ‘Rasmussen Reports.’ US Congressman, Steve King and analyst Charles Hurt […]

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Austria issues orders for closing 7 mosques & expelling 40 imams

Austria issues orders for closing 7 mosques & expelling 40 imams

Vienna: ‘Parallel societies, political Islam and tendencies towards radicalization have no place in our country,’ were the strong words used by the Austrian Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz to announce the decision to close 7 mosques and expel 40 imams. This decision was taken based on the law passed in Austria, in 2015. Austrian Chancellor Kurz informed […]

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European companies back out of Iran after US President’s warning against trade with it

European companies back out of Iran after US President’s warning against trade with it

Brussels/Paris: US President Donald Trump had issued a stern warning to all, while withdrawing from the Iran Nuclear Deal last month, that any country who maintains ties with Iran will have to face consequences. The European Union had adopted an aggressive stance over it and had sharply retorted saying, ‘Europe isn’t US vassal’. However, in […]

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