US imposes new tariffs on $200bn of Chinese goods
The US is imposing new tariffs on $200bn (£150bn) worth of Chinese goods as it escalates its trade war with…
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SL not in Chinese debt trap: PM
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday denied that Sri Lanka was in danger of spiralling into a debt trap from excessive…
Iran nuclear deal: US rejects EU plea for sanctions exemption
The US has rebuffed high-level pleas from the European Union to grant exemptions to European companies from its sanctions against…
Alberto, year’s first named Atlantic storm, makes Florida landfall
Subtropical storm Alberto, the first named Atlantic storm of 2018, has made landfall on Florida’s north-western coast. Alberto passed the…
Stacey Abrams is first black female nominee for governor
A former Georgia lawmaker and author has taken a major step towards becoming the first ever African-American female governor of…
Jerusalem embassy: US officials to attend opening ceremony
The US is to open its new embassy in Jerusalem – a move praised by Israel but condemned by Palestinians…
US pressures Iran with new sanctions over ‘malign activity’
The US has imposed sanctions on six people and three companies it says have ties to Iran’s elite military force,…
Iran nuclear deal: Powers seek to save agreement after US exit
Western powers say they remain committed to the Iran nuclear deal – after the US announced it was withdrawing from…
Syria chemical attack: Investigators allowed to visit site
Chemical weapons inspectors in Syria will be permitted to visit the site of an alleged chemical attack on Wednesday, Russia…
US House Speaker Paul Ryan to retire in blow to Republicans
US House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan will not run for re-election this year, in a big blow to Republicans…