US Secretary Treasury says no payroll tax break in next US coronavirus bill
US Democrats and Republicans trying to reach an agreement on a coronavirus rescue measure before Congress recesses in August.
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Canadian court ruled invalid a pact with US that compels asylum seekers
Canadian court ruled invalid a pact that compels asylum seekers trying to enter Canada via the American border to seek…
Ethiopian PM hails ‘historic’ start of disputed dam filling
Ethiopian PM hailed “historic” early filling of the massive dam on the Blue Nile River that has stoked tensions with…
EU leaders clinches historic deal on pandemic recovery after fractious summit
EU leaders clinched an historic deal on a massive stimulus plan for their coronavirus-throttled economies,after a fractious summit lasting almost…
Britain suspends extradition deal with Hong Kong
Britain suspends extradition arrangements,Foreign Secretary voiced concerns about new national security law and alleged human rights abuses in China.
Ethiopia begins filling Nile Dam
Ethiopia has started filling the Grand Renaissance dam, a giant hydroelectric project it is building on the Blue Nile,after talks…
Emmanuel macron govt grants health workers ‘historic’ pay rise
Emmanuel macron government has granted health workers ‘historic’ pay rise after weeks of negotiations,major unions have agreed on accord.
ICJ backs Qatar in air blockade
International Court of Justice, United Nations top court rejects appeal by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE over an…
Berlin expects breakthrough in EU migration dispute this year
Berlin said it wants EU nations to overcome a deadlock on how to handle refugees and migrants this year, dispute…
Saudi Women driver’s licence scams spotted on social media
Saudi Kingdom granted women right to drive two years ago, a historic move that cracked open a window to new…
Oman to allow part-time jobs for expats soon
Oman citizens and expatriates will soon have the option to do part-time jobs as the country is seeking to diversify…
British rockers threaten to sue Trump over song use
British rockers Rolling Stones warned President Donald Trump against use of You Can’t Always Get What You Want at his…
Britain ready to quit EU on ‘Australia terms’ if no deal
Britain will be ready to quit its transitional arrangements with EU “on Australia terms” if no deal on their future…
Russia and Taliban denies New York Times report
Russia and Taliban denies the New York Times report that spy unit paid Taliban to attack NATO forces, Taliban denounced…
Leaders of Sudan,Ethiopia and Egypt to agree Nile dam deal
Leaders of Sudan,Ethiopia and Egypt hopeful that African Union could help them broker a deal to end a decade-long dispute…
India’s fighter jets fly over Galwan as China again blames India for clash
Indian fighter jets engage in show of strength over flashpoint Himalayan area as China repeats India provoked June 15 border…
UAE’s new consumer protection law passed, offenders to pay Dh2 million fine
UAE’s Federal National Council passed a new federal draft law aimed at safeguarding consumer rights and keeping pace with advances…
United States,Russia hold arms control talks as key pact’s expiry looms
United States and Russia two biggest nuclear powers discuss arms control in Vienna, eight months before key nuclear weapons pact…
Official who took $3.2m bribe from Bangladeshi MP in Kuwait wanted
Kuwait’s Public Prosecution is continuing its marathon investigation into the case of the Bangladeshi MP,taken into custody on charges of…
Canadian employees could lose their jobs if they leave Qatar
Canadian employees at a college campus in Qatar feel trapped in the country, because of a new directive from the…
Britain warns EU trade deal will be difficult if no progress before October
Britain warned EU that it would be difficult to conclude a Brexit free trade deal by end of the year…
Tourism ‘air bridge’ talks going well between UK-Portugal
Tourism ‘air bridge’ negotiations between Portugal and Britain that would allow British tourists to dodge a quarantine upon returning home…