US stock markets have fallen for a second day following a decision by Donald Trump to impose new tariffs on a further $300bn of Chinese imports. The three main US indexes all…
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India urges world to help Bangladesh ease Rohingya crisis
India has urged the world to help Bangladesh cope with the “humanitarian burden” mentioning that they are “deeply conscious” of the humanitarian and security implications due to the presence of huge Rohingyas…
Judge blocks Trump asylum restriction: reports
A judge on Friday blocked a move by US President Donald Trump’s administration to stop migrants from claiming asylum unless they had entered the country at an official border crossing, news outlets…
Trump, Johnson talk 5G and trade ahead of G7: White House
President Donald Trump and Britain’s new Conservative prime minister, Boris Johnson, have discussed trade and the growing struggle for control of emerging 5G technology, the White House said Friday. In the call…
Death toll in Yemen attacks reaches 51
A Yemeni health official says the death toll in attacks in the southern port city of Aden has climbed to 51. The official says 40 people were killed in a missile attack…
1,336,426 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
The number of pilgrims who have so far arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj rituals from abroad through air, land and sea ports, stood at 1,336,426 pilgrims, according…
Corruption trial of Sudan’s Bashir to begin August 17: lawyer
The trial of ousted Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir on corruption charges will begin on August 17, his lawyer said, after the ex-president failed to appear in court Wednesday for the first session….
Triple talaq bill passed by Indian parliament
The Indian parliament on Tuesday approved the bill that makes instant triple talaq a criminal offence, after the contentious legislation was passed by Rajya Sabha following non-aligned BJD extending support and NDA…
Dominic Cummings: Downing Street’s disruptor in chief
Dominic Cummings, picked last week by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to be his top adviser, is a combative and unorthodox political strategist credited with masterminding the unexpected 2016 Brexit vote victory….
US intelligence chief leaves Trump administration
The US director of national intelligence, Dan Coats, has become the latest high-profile figure to leave the Trump administration. President Donald Trump tweeted Mr Coats would step down in mid-August and that…
65 killed by ‘Boko Haram’ at a funeral in Nigeria
At least 65 people have lost their lives after suspected Boko Haram militants opened fire on a funeral in Nigeria’s north-eastern state of Borno. Gunmen arrived on motorcycles and in vans at…
Trump defends attack on black US lawmaker
US President Donald Trump defended Sunday his latest attack on a prominent African-American lawmaker in comments that drew more accusations of racism. In a series of tweets on Saturday, Trump took aim…