Venezuela central bank wins right to appeal British ruling
Venezuela’s central bank said they won right to appeal a ruling by English Court which recognised Venezuela’s opposition leader as…
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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.
Iran dropped India from key Chabahar-Zahedan line rail project
Iran has dropped India from key Chabahar-Zahedan line rail project after India failed to participate apparently due to US sanctions.
SCOTUS rules much of Eastern Oklahoma is tribal land
SCOTUS ruled that half of Oklahoma falls within an Indian reservation, decision that could reshape criminal-justice system.
Kiwi Prime Minister launches election campaign with promises of jobs, financing
Kiwi PM Jacinda Ardern launched election campaign with promises of jobs and extra financing for small businesses as a severe…
Rodrigo Duterte approves widely opposed anti-terror law
Rodrigo Duterte has approved anti-terror law that grants security forces powers to fight armed groups, but critics say it could…
US Treasury agrees on government loan term with airlines
US Treasury signed letters of intent with American, Frontier, Hawaiian, SkyWest, and Spirit under a $25bn loan programme.
US Supreme Court limits SEC power to obtain profits gained via fraud
US supreme Court limits SEC power in an 8-1 ruling and said what can be sought via disgorgement cannot exceed…
Narendra Modi meets top opposition leaders some political parties angry
Narendra Modi is meeting top opposition leaders as anti-China sentiment grows following killing of 20 Indian soldiers in hand-to-hand combat.
US congressional Democrats offer bill to block Trump from troop withdrawal
US congressional Democrats introduced legislation to block President Donald Trump’s plan to withdrawal 9,500 troops from close ally Germany.
Ukraine received $5 million offer in bribes to end probe into energy company
Ukraine officials said they were offered $5 million in bribes to end a probe into energy company Burisma’s founder, but…
New Delhi denies visas to US panel on religious freedom
New Delhi has turned down US Travel request for panel members as United States Congress releases its own new report…
Democrats in US Congress propose extensive police reforms
Democrats in US Congress unveiled a sweeping package of legislation aimed at combating police violence and racial injustice.
Sources says US to cancel visas of Chinese students
Sources says United States is planning to cancel the visas of thousands of Chinese graduate students,which could impact 3,000 to…
Pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong dragged out of legislative session
Pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong were dragged out of a legislative council session in a melee that broke out over…
Top Philippines broadcaster knocks supreme court door to overturn govt order
Top Philippines broadcaster ABS-CBN urges Supreme Court to overturn a government-ordered shutdown that it says is a blow to press…
Trump adviser says additional stimulus package might not be necessary
Trump economic adviser said that coronavirus relief legislation might not be necessary, as Democrats push for Congress to provide more…
Democratic presidential candidate predicts Trump will try to postpone US election
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says Trump will try to postpone US election it would be only way President Donald…
US president efforts to rein in spy agencies delayed coronavirus response
US president efforts to rein in spy agencies,competing leaks of intelligence reports from White House and Congress signal ‘a deep…
Survey says Kashmiris want Indian forces to leave
Survey says more than 90 percent of college and university students want a complete withdrawal of Indian forces from the…
US lawmakers reject Trump’s new claim about Soleimani
US lawmakers have rejected trump new claim that US assassinated General Qassem Soleimani because he was planning an attack on…
Bolivia Congress approves new elections excluding Preceded president
Bolivia Congress has excluded Evo Morales who claims to have been a victim of a coup after losing the support…