China warned the United States on Thursday that it must show "sincerity" if trade talks are to continue between the world's top two economies, stressing that Beijing would "not yield" on major principles.

China says US must show 'sincerity' for trade talks to continue

The Nepal government has taken strong exception to the US envoy's move to engage with Nepali people on a weekly basis through social media, saying it would only invite unnecessary controversy, according to a media report on Thursday.

Nepal objects to US envoy's move to engage with people through social media

The United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia have kicked off "first-of-its-kind" naval drills near Guam, the US Navy said Thursday, amid mounting tensions with China and North Korea.

US, Japan and South Korea start 'first-of-its-kind' naval drill

"The war in Vietnam was not lost in the field, nor was it lost on the front pages of the New York Times or the college campuses. It was lost in Washington, D.C.” H R McMaster wrote that statement in his 1997 scathing critique of the Vietnam War, "Dereliction of Duty: Lyndon Johnson, Robert McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies That Led to Vietnam.

Pakistan's duplicity caused the United States to lose in Afghanistan

ISRO successfully launches earth observation satellite RISAT-2B In a pre-dawn launch on Wednesday, Indian space agency ISRO scripted history by successfully launching earth observation satellite RISAT-2B that would enhance the country's surveillance capabilities among others.

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US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he had nominated a former ambassador and Arizona businesswoman to lead the Air Force. Barbara Barrett, 68, served as the US ambassador to Finland from 2008 to 2009 under the George W Bush administration.

Trump nominates a woman as head of US Air Force

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the United States of "painful consequences for everybody" if there is an escalation in tensions with the Islamic republic.

Iran warns of 'painful consequences' if US escalates tensions

By Tony Walker The last thing the world needs at a moment of significant trade tensions between the United States and China is a Middle East crisis that would further imperil global growth.

Trouble in the Gulf as US-Iran dispute threatens to escalate into serious conflict

The US government on Monday temporarily eased some trade restrictions imposed last week on China's Huawei, a move that sought to minimize disruption for the telecom company's customers around the world.

US delays Huawei ban for 90 days

Oil prices edged up on Tuesday on signs that producer club OPEC will continue withholding supply this year and as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated.

Oil prices rise on rising Middle East tension, ongoing OPEC supply cut

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei struck a defiant tone Tuesday against US attempts to block his company's global ambitions, saying the US "underestimates" the telecom giant's strength.

Huawei founder says US underestimates company, 'can't be isolated'

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said he would be willing for talks with the US but not under the current situation, local media IRNA reported on Monday. "Today's situation is not suitable for talks and our choice is resistance only" IRNA quoted Rouhani as saying.

Today's situation not suitable for talks, choice is resistance only: Iran's Rouhani

The new government at the Centre, after May 23, will soon be called to address the emerging challenges in the Gulf. The Trump administration has tightened sanctions against Iran, moved its military naval ship from Cairo to the Gulf and kept its military base in Qatar and navy in the Arabian Sea on the high alert to meet any threatening contingencies from Iran.

How India should address emerging challenges in the Gulf

The US President Donald Trump said his tariffs on Chinese goods are causing companies to move production out of China to Vietnam and other countries in Asia and added that any agreement with China cannot be a "50-50" deal.

Trump says tariffs making companies leave China, a deal can't be '50-50'

If Iran wants to fight, that will be official end of it: Trump warns to never threaten US again President Donald Trump issued an ominous warning to Iran on Sunday, suggesting that if the Islamic republic attacks American interests, it will be destroyed.

Share markets in Asia got off to a steady start on Monday as investors tried to catch their breath following another week of escalating trade tensions between the United States and China.

Asian shares steady after steep losses; Saudi comments lift oil

President Donald Trump issued an ominous warning to Iran on Sunday, suggesting that if the Islamic republic attacks American interests, it will be destroyed. "If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran.

If Iran wants to fight, that will be official end of it: Trump warns to never threaten US again

The White House will unveil the first part of President Donald Trump's long-awaited Israeli-Palestinian peace plan when it holds an international conference in Bahrain in late June to encourage investment in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, senior US officials said on Sunday.

US to encourage investment in Palestinians as first part of peace plan

China's top diplomat Wang Yi has asked US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo not to go "too far" in its "damaging moves" against the Chinese interests, saying that both countries will benefit from cooperation and lose from conflicts.

Don't go 'too far' in 'damaging moves': China tells US

Huawei Technologies' founder and chief executive Ren Zhengfei said on Saturday the growth of the Chinese tech giant "may slow, but only slightly" due to recent US restrictions.

Huawei founder says growth 'may slow, but only slightly' after US restrictions

Ottawa plans to proceed "full steam ahead" on ratification of a free trade agreement with the US and Mexico, Canada's foreign affairs minister said Saturday, after the neighbours scrapped reciprocal tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

Canada aims to ratify trade deal after lifting of tariffs

Despite Pressure From The U.S., China Continues To Dominate Tech Space Here's a report of China's domination of the tech space. Clearly pressure from the U.S. hasn't hurt China or Huawei

Gravitas: China dominates tech space, Huawei rules the markets

President Donald Trump has declared himself "strongly Pro-Life", days after two US states passed tough new restrictions on abortions but said exceptions should be made for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest.

Trump spells out his position on abortion, says 'Pro-Life' but favours exceptions for rape, incest

The United States has "fabricated" accusations that China forces firms to hand over technology in exchange for market access, China's top Communist Party newspaper said on Saturday, the latest salvo in a bitter trade war.

Chinese state media hits out at 'fabricated' US tech claims

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China says US must show 'sincerity' for trade talks to continue

Nepal objects to US envoy's move to engage with people through social media

US, Japan and South Korea start 'first-of-its-kind' naval drill

Pakistan's duplicity caused the United States to lose in Afghanistan

News brief: Big stories of the day

Trump nominates a woman as head of US Air Force

Iran warns of 'painful consequences' if US escalates tensions

Trouble in the Gulf as US-Iran dispute threatens to escalate into serious conflict

US delays Huawei ban for 90 days

Oil prices rise on rising Middle East tension, ongoing OPEC supply cut

Huawei founder says US underestimates company, 'can't be isolated'

Today's situation not suitable for talks, choice is resistance only: Iran's Rouhani

How India should address emerging challenges in the Gulf

Trump says tariffs making companies leave China, a deal can't be '50-50'

News brief: Big stories of the day

Asian shares steady after steep losses; Saudi comments lift oil

If Iran wants to fight, that will be official end of it: Trump warns to never threaten US again

US to encourage investment in Palestinians as first part of peace plan

Don't go 'too far' in 'damaging moves': China tells US

Huawei founder says growth 'may slow, but only slightly' after US restrictions

Canada aims to ratify trade deal after lifting of tariffs

Gravitas: China dominates tech space, Huawei rules the markets

Trump spells out his position on abortion, says 'Pro-Life' but favours exceptions for rape, incest

Chinese state media hits out at 'fabricated' US tech claims