Qatar Airways is evaluating air routes opened by boycotting countries

Qatar Airways is evaluating air routes opened by boycotting countries

Qatar Airways is evaluating whether it will use air routes which media reports said were opened this week by countries embroiled in a political dispute with Qatar, the airlines chief executive said on Wednesday.Qatari-owned aircraft are blocked from using the airspace of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates as part of economic sanctions enforced by the four countries in June. Aug 10, 2017
​Pentagon Chief James Mattis warns North Korea

​Pentagon Chief James Mattis warns North Korea

James Mattis issued a warning to North Korea, as he Pentagon chief urged the reclusive nation to cease any consideration of actions that would lead to the end of its regime and destruction of its people. The statement came just one day after President Donald Trumps threats of fire and fury in response to the ongoing international ballistic missile tests in Pyongyang. New sanctions on the countrys exports—a  $1 billion ban—were unanimously approved by the UN. Aug 10, 2017
​Pentagon Chief James Mattis warns North Korea

​Pentagon Chief James Mattis warns North Korea

James Mattis issued a warning to North Korea, as he Pentagon chief urged the reclusive nation to cease any consideration of actions that would lead to the end of its regime and destruction of its people. The statement came just one day after President Donald Trumps threats of fire and fury in response to the ongoing international ballistic missile tests in Pyongyang. New sanctions on the countrys exports—a  $1 billion ban—were unanimously approved by the UN. Aug 10, 2017
North Koreans stage massive rally to denounce latest UN sanctions

North Koreans stage massive rally to denounce latest UN sanctions

Thousands of North Koreans staged a massive demonstration in Pyongyang on Wednesday (9 August), denouncing the latest UN sanctions against the Kim Jong-un regime. In a unanimous vote on 5 August, the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council slapped new sanctions on Pyongyang after it launched two intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) in July. The sanctions will see the reclusive states $3bn (£2.3bn) annual export revenue being slashed by a third. Aug 10, 2017