Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday firmly ruled out any negotiations with Kurdish militants in Syria as the United States pushed for a ceasefire.

Turkey's Erdogan rules out talks with Syrian Kurdish forces

The senior United States defence official for Asia said on Tuesday the US wants China to improve its enforcement of sanctions on North Korea and take other steps to press Pyongyang to be more constructive in talks with the United States.

United States wants China to press North Korea to be more constructive in talks: Pentagon official

The US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday that an additional round of tariffs on Chinese imports will likely be imposed if a trade deal with China has not been reached by then, but added that he expected the agreement to go through.

Tariffs to be imposed by December 15 in case of no-deal: US Treasury to China

Oil prices lost about 2 per cent on Monday on worries that global crude demand could stay under pressure as few details about the first phase of a U.S.-China trade deal did little to assure a quick resolution to the tariff fight.

Oil falls more than 2% on US-China trade deal doubts, stronger dollar

The United States is not aware of any "major" escape of Islamic State extremists since Turkey launched its assault on Syrian Kurdish fighters holding the prisoners, an official said Tuesday.

United States officials not aware of escape of Islamic State extremists, Mike Pence leaving for Turkey in 24 hours

The Democratic-led United States House of Representatives' impeachment enquiry against President Donald Trump on Tuesday questioned George Kent, a US career diplomat who has spent much of his career fighting corruption in Ukraine and elsewhere.

United States diplomat testifies at House impeachment enquiry on Trump's Ukraine dealings

One of the major issues that define US President Donald Trump's time in the White House is - the looming shadow of Russia. Did Russia install a yes-man at the White House?

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China said Tuesday there was "no difference" with the United States on reaching a trade agreement, amid scepticism over what United States President Donald Trump has called a "substantial phase one" deal.

China sees 'no difference' with US on trade deal

California: Wildfire's hotspot

Hyundai Motor Group said on Tuesday that it plans to invest $34.65 billion in mobility technology and strategic investments by 2025, as South Korea's top automaker accelerates its attempts to catch up in the self-driving car race.

Hyundai Motor Group to invest $35 billion in future automotive tech

Saying China has promised to buy up to $50 billion in US agricultural products, President Donald Trump is encouraging American farmers to prepare for a major influx of business.

Trump claims victory in trade war with China, but US farmers want details

A deadly wind-driven wildfire that raged across the northern edge of Los Angeles last week started near the base of high-voltage transmission tower owned by electric utility Southern California Edison, company and fire officials said on Monday.

Deadly Los Angeles wildfire began near base of electrical tower: Officials

Asian share markets firmed on Monday as signs of progress in the Sino-US trade standoff whetted risk appetite, though investors were wary of the damage already done to the global economy.

Asia relieved at latest trade truce, China data disappoints

Imran Khan's visit comes after the United States asked Pakistan to help mediate between long-time regional foes Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Imran Khan meets Rouhani in Tehran

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was heading to Iran Sunday following a request from the United States and Saudi Arabia for him to try to defuse rising tensions in the Gulf.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan heads to Iran as tensions rise in Gulf

American Patrick Day was in a coma after suffering a serious head injury Saturday night following a vicious knockout by unbeaten Charles Conwell during a boxing card in Chicago, US media reported.

US fighter Patrick Day in coma after vicious knockout: Report

A small boat carrying African migrants off the coast of southern Mexico sank Friday, leaving two people dead and one missing, authorities said. The boat was travelling off the southern border state of Chiapas when it listed to one side, pitching its occupants into the water, the state prosecutor's office said in a statement.

Two dead as migrant boat sinks off Mexican coast

The United States announced the deployment of additional American military forces to Saudi Arabia on Friday to bolster the kingdom's defences after the September 14 attack on its oil facilities, which Washington and Riyadh have blamed on Iran.

US says deploying more forces to Saudi Arabia to counter Iran threat

The United States announced on Friday (October 11, 2019) a new, large deployment of forces to Saudi Arabia to help bolster the kingdom's defences following the Sept. 14 attack on its oil facilities, which Washington and Riyadh have blamed on Iran.

Deployment of large number of forces to Saudi Arabia by U.S.

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a partial trade deal with China after talks in Washington with Vice Premier Liu He. The pact, characterized by US officials as the first phase in negotiations, capped a rollercoaster week for stocks, with the market retreating early in the week on doubts about the talks, but reversing course midweek as the signs from both sides became more conciliatory.

US President Donald Trump announces partial trade deal with China

For the better part of a century, the United States could claim the moral high ground despite allegations of hypocrisy because its policies continuously contradicted its proclaimed propagation of democracy and human rights.

Trump surrenders the West's moral high ground

Bill McDermott, the American chief executive of massive German business software maker SAP, will quit after a decade in charge, the company said Friday. McDermott "has decided not to renew his contract and is stepping down from his position," SAP said in a statement, adding that he will be replaced by board members Jennifer Morgan and Christian Klein as co-chief executives.

Chief executive of German business software group SAP steps down

Oil prices climbed early on Friday, building on gains in the previous session after producer club OPEC hinted at making deeper cuts in supply while optimism was revived over talks between the United States and China to end their trade war.

Oil rises on hopes for deeper OPEC output cuts, US-China trade talks

Asian markets rallied Friday on signs of progress in the China-US trade talks, with Donald Trump saying they were "going very well", while the pound held gains after the leaders of Britain and Ireland indicated a potential breakthrough in Brexit talks.

Asian markets rally as Trump says trade talks 'going very well'

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