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Part of North Korea's problem caused by trade dispute with China: Trump

US President Trump while hailing his personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said relations with North Korea has been made difficult due to China aid.

Argentina, IMF agree to accelerate loan payout as crisis worsens

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Argentina's President Mauricio Macri said Wednesday that the International Monetary Fund has agreed to accelerate funding in support of his government's austerity program, but the move did little to calm the market as the country's currency came under renewed pressure.

Thousands of people displaced as Myanmar dam overflow

A major effort was underway to reach thousands of people trapped in their homes after a dam swollen by monsoon rain overflowed early Wednesday in central Myanmar, officials said. 

Will be concerned if India pursues new platforms with Russia: US official

 A top Pentagon official has cautioned India that there are no guarantees for a special waiver from US sanctions if it buys new weapons platforms from Russia.

PM Modi in Nepal today for 4th BIMSTEC summit

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for a two-day visit to Nepal where he will be attending fourth Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit.