EU preparing billions of dollars tariffs on US goods
Although the showdown over support for Airbus dates back to 2004, the tensions only peaked recently when Donald Trump announced that the US intends to introduce $11 billion worth of tariffs on EU products over a WTO report about illegal subsidies to the European giant. This has impacted already uneasy trade relations between the EU and the US.
Syria intercepts Israeli airstrike at Hama military base
The air defenses at the Syrian Arab Army intercepted an Israeli aerial attack that targeted one of the military positions towards Massyaf City in Hama northern countryside.
What is the common purpose of London and Brussels?
Britain's departure from the European Union is still unknown! Many analysts believe that extending the British government's deadline to leave the EU complicates the existing situation.
Oman Airlifts Relief Supplies to Flood-Hit Iran
Oman has airlifted relief supplies to Iran which has been hit by massive floods in recent weeks, a report said.
Sudan Ruler Omar Al-Bashir Removed as President: Reports
Sudan’s longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir appeared to have been removed as president on Thursday following months of on-and-off popular protests that culminated in clashes between his loyalist security branches and the uniformed armed forces, reports said.
Modi Favorite as India’s Incredible Election Begins
India’s gargantuan election, the biggest in history, kicked off Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a second term from the South Asian behemoth’s 900 million voters.
Kim Jong-Un Vows to Deliver ‘Serious Blow’ over Sanctions
Kim Jong-un has vowed to deliver a “serious blow” to hostile countries he accused of using sanctions to bring Pyongyang “to its knees”, according to the country’s state media.
Iraq Offers to Try Foreign Daesh Suspects for A Price
Iraq has offered to put on trial several hundreds of accused foreign militants in Baghdad in exchange for millions of dollars, potentially solving a legal conundrum for Western governments but sparking rights concerns.
New Zealand Police Expect Tens of Thousands of Firearms in Guns Buy-Back Scheme
New Zealand police expect tens of thousands of firearms to be surrendered in a guns buy-back scheme after parliament passed tough new firearm laws in the wake of the country's worst peacetime mass shooting.
EU Leaders, UK Agree to Extend Brexit Deadline until End of October
European Union leaders and the UK government agreed to a “flexible extension” of the Brexit deadline until Oct. 31.