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Donald Trump Slams Gas Pipeline Deal, Calls Germany Russian Captive

Why is Trump pushing Nato allies to double their defence budget?

US Presidents have always insisted European leaders share the cost of defending Nato frontlines, which are manned by American soldiers, and the burden of maintaining them is borne by US taxpayers.

Jul 12, 2018

Care for a bit of Bond history? Fictional British spy gets his own museum

A new museum dedicated to the fictional British spy has opened up in the Austrian Alps where the 2015 movie, Spectre was shot.

Jul 12, 2018

Moon Jae-in shakes hands with Narendra Modi

India, South Korea aim to more than double trade to $50 billion

President Moon Jae-in and Prime Minister Narendra Modi sign 11 agreements to double trade by 2030 in the areas of railways, healthcare, telecommunications and cybersecurity. The two nations are also keen to explore a tripartite partnership for development.

Jul 11, 2018

Pfizer puts drug price hikes on hold after Trump warning

The pharmaceutical company was due to increase the price of several products but has deferred the plan to 2019 after Donald Trump threatened them with unspecified measures.

Jul 11, 2018

A local resident is seen in a flooded area in Mabi town in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture

Japan floods toll reach 122; dozens reported missing

Rains have come to a stop, as the country begins massive search-and-rescue operation with over 73,000 personnel involved in the rescue missions.

Jul 10, 2018

Brexit secretary David Davis resigns over 'irreconcilable differences' with British PM

Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said that Davis' resignation "at such a crucial time" shows that Theresa May "has no authority left and is incapable of delivering Brexit".

Jul 9, 2018

Japan floods: Rescuers race to find survivors as death toll reaches 80; dozens missing

About 12,700 customers had no electricity on Monday, power companies said. According to Japanese media, tens of thousands do not have water.

Jul 9, 2018

Mike Pompeo (L), Japan's Foreign Minister Taro Kono (C) and South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha

North Korea committed to denuclearisation, says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

After meeting with Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers, Pompeo said that North Korea was committed to denuclearisation. He added that the US would not lift any sanctions until the regime complies with the plan.

Jul 8, 2018

This is how Indian celebs reacted to PM Modi's decision to scrap Rs500, Rs1000 notes

PM Modi sets the tone for upcoming Rajasthan elections, calls Congress 'bail gaadi'

On his short visit to Jaipur, prime minister Narendra Modi took a swing at prominent Congress leaders who are out on bail. He also addressed beneficiaries of various welfare schemes of the Centre as well as the BJP-led state government.

Jul 7, 2018

U.K. Activists Inflate Giant Baby Donald Trump Balloon In Preparation For U.S. Presidential Visit

Trump expects quick trade deal with Britain: US ambassador

United States president Donald Trump is set to visit the UK for the first time since assuming the presidency. According to the US Ambassador, the country is looking for a trade deal amidst the global trade war.

Jul 7, 2018

Alibaba's AI tool can write thousands of ad copies per second

Alibaba's AI copywriter that can produce thousands of ads per second could end a writer's job at any time

But despite its unmistakable potential, Alibaba maintains that the AI copywriter will not replace human writers.

Jul 6, 2018

Bank of China gets green signal from RBI to open branches in India

Bank of China would only be the second Chinese bank after Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC) to open a branch in India.

Jul 5, 2018

Chinese army delegation visit India for the first time post Doklam stand-off

The 10-member delegation, led by Lt Gen Liu Xiaowu, Deputy Commander of Western Theatre Command of Chinese Army, will be in India till July 6.

Jul 4, 2018

Pompeo heads to North Korea as Pyongyang continues its nuclear programme

Pompeo likely to hold talks about Pyongyang's plans for denuclearisation promised at Singapore summit, despite mounting doubts about Pyongyang's willingness to abandon it's weapons program.

Jul 3, 2018

Bhutanese PM to visit India on July 5 as the nations celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations

The three-day state visit will see Tshering Tobgay meeting Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind as India and Bhutan celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.