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U.S. prepares to impose sanctions on companies working on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 project

The United States Of America has approved a Bill to impose sanctions on companies working on Russia – Germany gas pipeline

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China and Russia propose a Draft Resolution to UNSC for easing sanctions on North Korea

The China-Russia Draft Resolution is aimed at deescalating the tensions between United States (U.S.) and North Korea.

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USA spared from new tariff impositions by China

China returns the favour by delaying tariffs on U.S. goods after Trump signed the interim trade agreement

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Trump signs off in-principle initial agreement for U.S – China trade deal

The Trade war between China and the US seems to come close to an end with the initial agreement of the trade...

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U.S., Mexico and Canada replace NAFTA with USMCA

U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement’ (USMCA) signed

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Russia and Ukraine agree to a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine

Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine by the end of 2019

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Iran and U.S. conduct prisoner swap programme in Zurich

The Islamic Republic of Iran and United States (U.S.) have carried out a prisoner swap program in Zurich, facilitated by the Swiss...

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Despite U.S.’s objection, World Bank to lend U.S. $ 1 – 1.5 billion to China

World Bank agrees to aid People’s Republic of China with U.S. $ 1- $ 1.5 billion, upsetting the USA

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China threatens U.S. from passing UIGHUR Bill

China has warned the United states (U.S.) from passing UIGHUR Act allows the U.S. to impose sanctions against Chinese Officials for abusing...

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China bans U.S. warships and military aircrafts from making stops at Hong Kong

In response to Donald Trump signing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, China has banned the United States (U.S.) warships...

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ISIL claims responsibility of London Bridge attack

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed the responsibility of the brutal knife-attack at London Bridge on Friday

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India to give U.S $ 450 million aid to Sri Lanka

Narendra Modi announces financial assistance of U.S $ 450 million to Sri Lanka

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China comes down heavily on Trump for signing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

China calls signing of HKHRDA as “blatant hegemonic move”, will take countermeasures

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Trump says first phase of U.S – China trade deal nearing closure

U.S. and China are close to finalising an agreement on the first phase of the ongoing trade deal

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Saudi Arabia detains writers and intellectuals in a crackdown on rebels

Prominent journalists and influential bloggers are detained in a fresh crackdown on rebels in Saudi Arabia

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Australia investigates Chinese espionage network for setting up spies in Parliament House

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)is investigating wehina plotted to plant a Chinese spy in the Parliament House in Canberra.

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People turnout in records numbers for Hong Kong District Council Elections

The people of Hong Kong came out in record number to cast their vote in the Hong Kong’s District Council Elections amid...

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Israeli PM quashes charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust

Israeli PM Netanyahu denies charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust despite being indicted

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U.S. denies reports of pulling back troops from South Korea

US Secretary of Defence quashes news of pulling out 4000 US troops from South Korea on account of high deployment cost

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Turkey will continue procurement of S-400

President of Turkey says he told Trump that Turkey will not stop procurement of S-400 Russian missiles

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China accuses U.S. of disrupting peace and harmony in Xinjiang

China calls Mass detention centres an internal affaire, blames US for provocation

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Unrest erupts in Iran as Fuel prices increase

Unrest erupts in Iran as Government increases fuel price by 50% and limits the sale of fuel

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PM Modi arrives in Brasilia to participate in BRICS Summit

Prime Minister of India – Narendra Modi arrives in Brasilia to participate in BRICS Summit