US President Donald Trump says the United States will raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods from 10 to 25 percent, complaining of a lack of progress in trade talks. "The Trade Deal with China continues, but too slowly, as they attempt to renegotiate.

US President Trump to hike tariffs on $200 bn of China goods

German Health Minister Jens Spahn has drawn up draft legislation to oblige parents to get their children vaccinated against measles or else face fines and their exclusion from daycare.

Get your children vaccinated or face fine: German health minister

Iran has mobilised all its resources to sell oil in a "grey market", bypassing US sanctions that Tehran sees as illegitimate, state media quoted Deputy Oil Minister Amir Hossein Zamaninia as saying on Sunday.

Iran using all resources to sell oil in 'grey market': Deputy minister

The Trump administration has revised training guidelines for asylum officers in ways that could make it harder for migrants seeking refuge in the United States to pass an initial screening.

Trump administration's new training guidelines for asylum screenings reflect tougher US stance on migrants

North Korea fired several short-range projectiles off its east coast on Saturday, in a move likely to raise tensions as denuclearization talks with the United States remain stalled.

North Korea launches Short-Range Missiles, claims South Korea

Twenty-four US members of Congress sent a letter on Friday to US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, urging him not to end a vital trade concession for India, a day before the Trump administration is likely to announce a decision on it.

US lawmakers urge Trump administration to not end India's trade privileges

India has not shown an inclination to pursue a deeper defence relationship with Afghanistan even as it has been the largest regional contributor to the war-torn country's reconstruction, according to a US Congressional report.

India hasn't shown inclination to pursue deeper defence ties with Afghanistan: US report 

Asian markets limped into the weekend Friday with energy firms again taking a hit from a plunge in oil prices, while investors look ahead to the release of key US jobs data later in the day.

Asian markets drag as oil prices plunge; investors await US jobs data

The worst measles outbreak in at least two decades has shown no sign of abating, and New York State accounts for the majority of cases, despite persistent pleas from officials to vaccinate.

Gravitas: What We Know About the Measles Outbreak in US

Israel and the United States are putting the financial squeeze on the Palestinian Authority (PA), where opposition to a long-awaited U.S. peace plan and anger over Israeli sanctions remain strong.

As Trump team prepares Mideast plan, Palestinians face financial crisis

As The U.S. & Russia Indulge In A Battle For Oil, We Take A Holistic Look At How Oil Is Linked To Geopolitics. What's common between Iran, Venezuela and Libya? It's not just that these countries are in crisis or facing sanctions. They are also oil-rich. Here's Palki explaining how Oil continues to remain the most sought after commodity and how the U.S. and Russia interfere in oil-rich countries and spark geo-political conflict to control the oil markets.

Gravitas: How the battle for oil sparks wars & influences geopolitics

The U.S. Has Attempted To Bring In Democratic Regimes In Several Countries, Only To See Them Revert Back To Authoritarianism. Has The U.S. Failed To Learn Its Lessons? Here's a look at the flawed experiments of the U.S. to usher in democratic regimes in oil-rich countries to gain influence over oil markets.

Gravitas: How America uses 'Democracy' as a bait to control oil-rich countries

President Donald Trump appealed for a swift end to the "brutal repression" of the Venezuelan people, following an abortive military uprising by forces backing the US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido.

Trump says 'brutal repression' of Venezuelan people 'must end'

The House Judiciary Committee has been informed that Attorney General Bill Barr will not testify at a planned hearing. Watch full video to know more.

Mueller Report: US Attorney General defends self over Mueller report

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange told a London court on Thursday that he did not want to be extradited to the United States to face trial for one of the largest compromises of classified information in history.

Julian Assange says he does not want to be extradited to the United States

India's Envoy to UK Syed Akbaruddin speaks exclusively to WION. He tells that the listing was supported by many countries, its a win for India and years of pressure and Diplomatic efforts have paid off. he, however refused to share backroom chats on what Pakistan had to say about the listing

India's Envoy to UN Syed Akbaruddin speaks exclusively to WION

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido called for a fresh round of protests on Wednesday against President Nicolas Maduro, after clashes broke out between security forces and anti-regime demonstrators.

Maduro appears with defence minister as Guaido calls to continue 'Operation Freedom'

Three women and a man were found dead – with gunshot wounds – in their home in a suburban Ohio community, a coroner confirmed on Tuesday, 30 April.

1 Indian, 3 Indian-origin shot dead in United States' Ohio

President Donald Trump is working to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), the White House said on Tuesday, which would bring sanctions against Egypt's oldest Islamist movement.

Trump weighs labeling Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group

A 24-year-old Indian man has been charged with kidnapping, assault and theft after he drove off in an elderly woman's car from outside a medical centre in the US with her grandchildren inside the vehicle.

Indian charged with kidnapping after driving away two children in car in US

Oil prices dipped on Tuesday on expectations rising output from the United States and producer club OPEC would offset most of the shortfall expected from US sanctions on Iran, but analysts said markets remained tight.

Oil dips as rising OPEC, US output seen making up for Iran sanctions shortfall

Sri Lankan security forces maintained a high level of alert on Tuesday after the Easter Sunday bombings, officials said, amid intelligence reports that Islamist terrorists were planning fresh attacks before the start of the holy Islamic month of Ramadan.

Sri Lanka blasts: Nation on high alert till Ramadan

The United States warns of fresh attacks in Sri Lanka. Washington DC suggests that terrorists are planning for more attacks in Sri Lanka. Watch video to know more.

United States warns of fresh attacks in Sri Lanka

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US President Trump to hike tariffs on $200 bn of China goods

Get your children vaccinated or face fine: German health minister

Iran using all resources to sell oil in 'grey market': Deputy minister

Trump administration's new training guidelines for asylum screenings reflect tougher US stance on migrants

North Korea launches Short-Range Missiles, claims South Korea

US lawmakers urge Trump administration to not end India's trade privileges

India hasn't shown inclination to pursue deeper defence ties with Afghanistan: US report

Asian markets drag as oil prices plunge; investors await US jobs data

Gravitas: What We Know About the Measles Outbreak in US

As Trump team prepares Mideast plan, Palestinians face financial crisis

Gravitas: How the battle for oil sparks wars & influences geopolitics

Gravitas: How America uses 'Democracy' as a bait to control oil-rich countries

Trump says 'brutal repression' of Venezuelan people 'must end'

Mueller Report: US Attorney General defends self over Mueller report

Julian Assange says he does not want to be extradited to the United States

Julian Assange says he does not want to be extradited to the United States

India's Envoy to UN Syed Akbaruddin speaks exclusively to WION

Maduro appears with defence minister as Guaido calls to continue 'Operation Freedom'

1 Indian, 3 Indian-origin shot dead in United States' Ohio

Trump weighs labeling Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group

Indian charged with kidnapping after driving away two children in car in US

Oil dips as rising OPEC, US output seen making up for Iran sanctions shortfall

Sri Lanka blasts: Nation on high alert till Ramadan

United States warns of fresh attacks in Sri Lanka