Trump strengths executive order barring US investment in some Chinese firms
Donald Trump executive order passed in November blocks US investors from buying securities of Chinese firms allegedly under military control.
Year: 2020
Britain and Turkey signs post-Brexit free trade agreement
Turkey and Britain signed a free-trade agreement as the UK prepares to leave the European Union’s economic orbit.
Argentina’s senate to vote on legalizing abortion
If passed, the bill would make Argentina the first big country in predominantly Catholic Latin America to allow abortion on…
Watchdog official says AstraZeneca vaccine not ready for quick European approval
European regulators have only received some information about the vaccine, watchdog’s Deputy Executive Director Noel Wathion said.
Iran starts human trials of Covid vaccine
Iran launched human trials of its vaccine, health officials optimistic about tackling the pandemic in the Middle East’s hardest-hit country.
Trump finally signs relief bill by adding conditions amid pressure
Trump finally signed a $2.3 trillion package that crucial to millions of jobless Americans, after coming under pressure from legislators.
Chinese Journalist jailed over Wuhan virus reporting
A Chinese court handed a four-year jail term to a citizen-journalist,on grounds of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble,” her lawyer…
Britain to sign free trade deal with Turkey
The deal replicates existing trading arrangements, but the UK says it hopes to sign a bespoke deal with Turkey soon.
Philippines cabinet ministers get COVID-19 injections before approval
Some Philippine soldiers, ministers already received vaccine injections,despite an absence of approval that vital to ensure safety.
Senior Chinese leader meets Nepal PM amid political crisis
Senior Chinese Communist Party leader holds talks with Prime Minister Oli and President as the ruling communist party on the…
Just hours left for post-Brexit trade deal, Barnier hopeful
United Kingdom and EU negotiators are going to resume talks over deal amid an ongoing deadlock over several important issues.
Trade war continues as US to blacklist dozens more Chinese firms
United States to add more Chinese firms to blacklist which includes China’s top chipmaker SMIC as outgoing Trump seeks to…
Maria Sharapova choose Prince William’s classmate as life partner
Maria Sharapova has confirmed that she engaged with Prince William friend Alexander Gilkes with whom she was dating since october…
Greece arrests Turk consular official on spy claim
Greece police detained a Turkish consular official on suspicion of spying, in a case likely to further strain troubled relations.
iPhone 12 is great, but not because of 5G
There are plenty of notable differences between last year’s and this year’s iPhones. Wireless speeds aren’t necessarily one of them.
Hungary guilty of breaking asylum rules,Top EU court ruling
Hungary broken EU laws on protecting vulnerable migrants and refugees by denying them a right to apply for asylum.
Top US Military General meets Taliban
Top US general met Taliban representatives in Qatar, urging them to reduce level of violence and move swiftly towards a…
China ready to welcome WHO team to investigate origins of pandemic
China strongly opposed calls for an international inquiry, saying such calls are anti-China, but has been open to a WHO-led…
Turkish pilot denies helping Ghosn escape
A Turkish pilot accused of aiding Carlos Ghosn in his escape from Japan said he did not know former Nissan…
Israel reached agreement with Pfizer,Palestinians left waiting
Israel reached an agreement with Pfizer to supply 8 million doses to cover half its population while Palestinians waits not…
Joe Biden will continue using sanctions weapon but with sharper aim
Joe Biden will keep using sanctions as he seeks to reshape America’s foreign policy, according to people familiar with his…
Britain Supreme Court gives green signal to Heathrow expansion
Britain Supreme Court ruling overturns previous court decision that had blocked plan on environmental grounds.