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US to designate Mexican cartels as 'terror' groups
The move comes after Trump called for a "war" on the cartels in early November
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China summons US ambassador over Hong Kong rights bill
The bill awaiting Trump's signature supports human rights, democracy in the city
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US officials meet with strongman Haftar to end Tripoli offensive
In April, Haftar launched an offensive to seize Tripoli that killed more than 1,000 people
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Iran and the Middle East conundrum
Iran is now in the eye of a storm that is the result of the stiff sanctions imposed by the Trump administration
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US, China each say they are in no hurry for trade deal
Xi says China wants a deal but is not afraid to fight back if necessary
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US warns Pakistan of risks from China infrastructure push
Alice Wells says CPEC would profit only Beijing, while US offers Islamabad a better model
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EU countries at UN criticise America's shift on settlements
They said their position on Israeli settlement policy is clear, remains unchanged
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Australian family 'overjoyed' at Taliban hostage release
They thanked the Australian, US and Afghanistan governments for their efforts in securing their freedom
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Pentagon says Iran's missiles unrivaled in Middle East
The report says Iran has developed a series of missiles capable of reaching Israel, Saudi Arabia
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US Senate passes Hong Kong rights bill, angering China
China summons top US diplomat, warns of 'strong' countermeasures against US if legislation signed into law
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Shop rent in Pakistan’s big shopping malls higher than US
Many apparel businesses considering operating online, reducing number of shops
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US backs Israel on illegal settlements, angers Palestinians
Transfer of civilians to occupied land is illegal under Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 and UNSC resolutions
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US firms to continue business with Huawei
Washington is set to give two-week extension
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Despite 'wonderful' meeting, Trump and Erdogan fail to resolve conflicts
Erdogan says the two countries could only overcome the dispute through dialogue
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Trump says Baghdadi successor in US crosshairs
He marked Veterans' Day by celebrating the killing of the militants' former leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdad
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Bolivia's Morales resigns after losing backing of security forces
Member of the Aymara indigenous community & a coca farmer, Morales became Bolivia's first indigenous president in 2006
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US welcomes Kartarpur initiative, congratulates Pakistan and India
State Department says the newly-opened corridor is a step towards promoting greater religious freedom
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China says killing of Islamic State leader is progress
Says much work still remains
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Saudi king hosts CIA chief after Twitter charges
A senior Saudi official says that the kingdom has not yet looked at the criminal complaint
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China says agreed with US to remove tariffs if trade deal progresses
Trump says negotiations are moving along, refuses to give more details until the agreement is final
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Passport requirement waived for Sikh pilgrims visiting Kartarpur: FO
FO says waivers given to Sikh pilgrims applicable during Baba Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary
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China sentences 9 to jail for smuggling fentanyl to US
US points to China as the source of fentanyl, China says US must do more to reduce demand
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Three charged in US with spying on Twitter users for Saudi Arabia
The lawsuit comes as US-Saudi relations continue to suffer over the brutal murder last year of Saudi journalist Jamal
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Cyclist who flipped off Trump wins local election
She says she wants to focus on education, women's rights, transportation, environmental issues
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Nine Americans killed in Mexican ambush, Trump urges joint war on drug cartels
He says the US will help Mexico wipe drug cartels off the face of this earth
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US building new military bases in Syria's oil-rich area
The US sends additional soldiers, armored vehicles, heavy weapons, ammunition to region
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US pours back to military bases in northeast Syria
US army arrives in west of Syria’s northern province of Raqqa to rebuild military base
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Trump announces new acting US homeland security chief
His former acting secretary McAleenan served in the role for six months
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US Naval Academy allows Satanist study group
Spokeswoman says group established at request of midshipmen, as academy 'provides for the exercise of diverse beliefs
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WTO panel rules India export subsidies illegal, upholds US case
Calls on India to withdraw export-contingent subsidies within periods varying from 90 to 180 days
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US, China top trade negotiators to talk again on Friday
The White House says Trump still hopes to sign a trade deal with his Chinese counterpart
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Amid stalled Taliban talks, Afghan government presents seven-point peace plan
Lasting peace only possible if Pakistan convinces Taliban to lay down arms
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Drug overdoses driving down US life expectancy: health officials
Opioid overdoses killed 32,000 people last year, according to provisional figures
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US welcomes proposed intra-Afghan talks in China
There is some confusion about when the talks will take place
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China denounces FATF members for pursuing political agenda against Pakistan
'China has made it clear to the US and India that blacklisting countries is not the purpose of FATF'
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A major realignment of powers in the Middle East
Developments involving Turkey in Syria should be of deep concern for Pakistan
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US, China close to finalising part of trade deal
Headway made on specific issues; talks will continue
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US, China say they are 'close to finalising' part of a Phase One trade deal
Beijing wants US to cancel existing tariffs on Chinese imports, in return for increase in purchases of US commodities
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Vaping death toll in US rises to 34
Cause of illnesses remains unknown as officials confirm over 1,600 cases
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US advises patience on Afghan election results
Ahead of the election, Trump govt cut $160 million in direct funding to Afghan authorities, citing corruption
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US lawmakers demand transparency from India over IOK move
US Congressman says even during the Iraqi insurgency, he never witnessed a communication blockade like in IOK
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Biden says Trump has no 'sense of empathy' for US middle class
He says they are in trouble because of Trump's economic policies
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Russia, Turkey reach 'historic' deal on Syria
Turkey says there is 'no need' to relaunch the offensive in Syria
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Pedestrian fatalities on US roads hit almost 30-year high
Auto safety experts say the growing number of drivers distracted by mobile devices is at least partly to blame
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Former President Carter hospitalised with broken pelvis after fall
He says he is looking forward to recovering at home
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Trump says being president has cost him $2 billion to $5 billion
There is no evidence Trump lost billions since he became president - his net worth of $3.1 billion remains unchanged
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Chinese vice foreign minister says progress made in trade talks with US
He says China wants to deliver a better life for the Chinese people, not threaten or replace anyone
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US House speaker Pelosi makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan
Trump last month broke off negotiations with Afghan Taliban militants
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Ceasefire in US-China trade war but victory far
There is no written deal that indicates negotiations can be quite long
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Ocasio-Cortez endorses 'uncle' Bernie Sanders in US race
Sanders campaign is hoping for a boost from the show of support - and also to ward off concerns about his health

















































