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US hits China with higher tariffs, raising stakes in trade talks
on: by Fernil News
The United States pulled the trigger Friday on a steep increase in tariffs on Chinese products and Beijing immediately vowed to hit back, turning up the heat before a second day of trade negotiations. President Donald Trump got a briefing from
US urges North Korea to close political prison camps, free inmates
on: by Fernil News
The United States called on North Korea on Thursday to “dismantle all political prison camps” and release all political prisoners, who it said numbered between 80,000 and 120,000. In remarks to the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, Mark Cassayre, U.S.
Putin vows to fight neo-nazism, hails military might on Russia’s Victory Day
on: by Fernil News
Russian President Vladimir Putin told the annual military Victory Day parade in Red Square on Thursday that the country will continue to strengthen its armed forces. The parade marked the 74th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany. It included about
EU rejects Iran’s ‘ultimatum,’ says still committed to nuclear deal
on: by Fernil News
Britain, France and Germany and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment on Thursday to the Iran nuclear deal while warning that they “reject any ultimatums,” after Tehran announced that it would cease to fully abide by the accord. On Wednesday, Iranian
US warns China, Russia over aggression in the Arctic
on: by Fernil News
The Trump administration warned China and Russia on Monday that the U.S. won’t stand for aggressive moves in the Arctic region, which is rapidly opening up to development and commerce as temperatures warm and sea ice melts. U.S. Secretary of State
US House fails to override Trump’s border wall emergency veto
on: by Fernil News
The Democratic-controlled House fell short Tuesday in its effort to override President Donald Trump’s first veto, handing him a victory in his effort to spend billions more for constructing barriers along the Southwest border than Congress has approved. Lawmakers voted 248-181
Malta encouraged to invest in Ghana
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana’s president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has encouraged Maltese companies to take advantage of the new impetus given to Ghana-Maltese relations by the reciprocal high-level visits of the last eighteen (18) months and invest in Ghana. Addressing a Ghana-Malta Business Forum,
UK embassy introduces self upload visa application
on: by Radia Sambare
The United Kingdom’s Home Office as it strives to improve the UK Visas and Immigration service (UKVI) has changed its service to allow customers to enjoy a smooth application process. The changes to the Access UK service includes improvements to the