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US likely to postpone auto tariff decision: industry sources

2:04 pm November 13, 2019

Washington: The Trump administration plans to issue a deferral this week on its decision about whether to impose additional tariffs on imported cars, two industry sources told AFP Tuesday. The delay could last up to another six months, the sources said, with the announcement expected Wednesday or later. President Donald Trump “doesn’t have to make […]

Britain’s top general warns of ‘reckless’ Russia threat

7:41 pm November 10, 2019

London: Britain’s top military adviser accused Russia on Sunday of “reckless” behaviour that violated international norms and risked sparking a war. Chief of Defence Staff General Nick Carter said Moscow was operating in a “grey zone” that weaponised information and used unattributable proxies in conflicts. He pointed to covert operations by the Wagner Group — […]

Trump to host NATO chief as alliance faces strains

3:36 pm November 10, 2019

Washington: US President Donald Trump will host NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg in Washington at a time of severe strain within the Atlantic alliance, the White House announced Saturday. The two leaders will discuss NATO allies’ “progress on increasing defense spending and ensuring more equitable burden-sharing,” the White House statement said. Trump has been a frequent […]

‘Hero’ dog that helped kill Baghdadi to visit White House soon, says Trump

12:12 pm November 7, 2019

Washington: The “hero” dog that assisted the American commandos in the mission that led to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr-al Baghdadi will soon visit the White House, US President Donald Trump has said. Addressing a rally in Louisiana on Wednesday, Trump said the canine, Conan, was the “greatest hero”. “He’s coming to the […]

Trump says thinking of signing China trade deal in Iowa

2:06 pm November 2, 2019

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that he is considering signing the first phase of the long-awaited trade deal with China in Iowa. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping were expected to ink the agreement at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Santiago, Chile in mid-November. But host Chile announced on Wednesday that […]