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Trump to Propose 25-percent Tariff on $200 Billion of Chinese Imports
While the tariffs would not be imposed until after a period of public comment, raising the proposed level to 25 percent could escalate the trade dispute between the world's two biggest economies.
Pakistan PM-Elect Imran Khan Set to Invite Narendra Modi for His Oath-Taking Ceremony
PM Modi on Monday telephoned Khan to congratulate him on his party's victory in the general elections and hoped that "Pakistan and India will work to open a new chapter in bilateral ties".
Bangladesh Photographer Sacked Over Viral Kiss Photo
The Purboposhchimbd news portal said Jibon Ahmed was "not fit" to work for the company because of doubts about whether the kiss image was staged.
Trump Govt Criticises Pakistan’s Pre-Poll Curbs as Chorus for Re-election Grows
The development of strong democratic and civilian institutions of governance and a vibrant civil society is critical to Pakistan's long-term stability and prosperity, Nauert said.
UN is 'Committed to Continue to Support' Pakistan's Election Commission, Says Guterres
Guterres congratulated the people of Pakistan for "exercising their constitutional right to vote" during national elections on July 25 and reaffirming their commitment to a democratic Pakistan.
Pakistan Polls: Multi-party Meet Rejects Results, Demands 'Transparent' Re-election
PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif and Jamiat Uleme-e-Islam Fazal chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman jointly presided over the ‘All Parties Conference’ called to devise a strategy over the alleged rigging in the July 25 polls.
Mattala Airport Deal Will Embroil Sri Lanka in India-China 'Regional Power Games': Rajapaksa
The Sri Lankan government earlier this month had announced that it would go ahead with the deal with India to jointly operate the airport in the southern Hambantota district.
US Radio Hosts Apologise for Calling First Sikh-American Attorney "Turban Man"
Dennis Malloy and Judi Franco, who host the "Dennis and Judi Show" on NJ 101.5FM, were talking about Grewal's decision to suspend marjiuana prosecutions in New Jersey when they repeatedly called him the "turban man" yesterday.
Acting New Zealand PM tells Australia to Change its Flag
Both the New Zealand and Australian flags are dark blue with the Union Jack emblem of former colonial power Britain in the top left corner
Pakistan Elections 2018: Watchers in US Doubt Fairness of Polls Amid 'Army Backing' for Imran's Party
The Trump administration said it was closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan but refused to declare the polls "free and fair". The State Department too refused to confirm that. Its mission in Pakistan did not deploy election observers primarily becau...
Smart Bots: China's Sex Doll Makers Jump on AI Drive
The firm admits improving the features has been difficult partly because experts aren't interested in putting much effort into developing AI technology for adult products.
Voting Begins in Pakistan's General Election; Independents Outnumber Candidates Fielded by Parties
While polling stations officially opened for voting at 8am, enthusiastic citizens queued up outside their respective stations as early as 7am.
Imran Khan Seeks Win over Jailed Ex-PM Sharif's Party in Pakistan Elections 2018
Imran Khan, 65, has hailed Sharif's conviction on corruption charges this month as proof democracy is maturing in the nuclear-armed Muslim-majority nation of 208 million by finally holding its venal political elite accountable.
Woman Dies After Being Bitten by Snake She Ordered Online to Make Medicinal Wine
The woman had bought the snake on Zhuanzhuan, an e-commerce platform backed by Chinese internet heavyweight Tencent, from a seller in the southern province of Guangdong where the highly venomous reptile is endemic.
Dubai Recipe for Economic Success Looks Stale as Markets Slump
The falls may be temporary, the result of an economic slowdown in the Gulf caused by low oil prices. But other figures suggest some of Dubai's traditional growth engines are losing steam, which could mean a long-term slump.
Pompeo Calls Iran's Religious Leaders 'Hypocritical Holy Men'
Pompeo's highly critical broadside comes as the republic approaches the 40th anniversary of its Islamic revolution and the US prepares to reimpose economic sanctions.