The United States has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston in a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions between the feuding superpowers.Wednesday ’s announcement infuriated Beijing… Read more “US orders China to close Houston consulate as tensions soar”
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US blacklists 11 Chinese firms over Uighur rights violations
The US Commerce Department on Monday announced it has blacklisted 11 Chinese businesses for involvement in human rights violations against the Uighur minority, cutting off the firms’… Read more “US blacklists 11 Chinese firms over Uighur rights violations”
Russia paid Taliban-linked militants to kill US soldiers ― Report
US intelligence has concluded that a Russian unit offered rewards to Taliban-linked militants to kill troops of the US-led coalition in Afghanistan, The New York Times reported… Read more “Russia paid Taliban-linked militants to kill US soldiers ― Report”
Trump seeks ‘reset’ of WTO ― Official
United States President, Donald Trump, is pursuing a “reset” of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) which he believes has treated American interests unfairly, US Trade Representative Robert… Read more “Trump seeks ‘reset’ of WTO ― Official”
Esper breaks with Trump, opposes using military for protests
Breaking with President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes using military forces for law enforcement in containing current street protests. Esper said the… Read more “Esper breaks with Trump, opposes using military for protests”
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