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Funds raised at China's "new third board" rise in H1 amid reform

China's National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ), or the "new third board," saw total funds raised climb 17.43 percent in the first half of this year (H1) comp

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Moscow Warns Open Skies Treaty to Crumble in 'Domino Effect' if More Nations Follow US Suit

In May, the US announced its intention to pull out of the 2002 treaty, allowing reconnaissance flights over some 34 participating countries, unless Russia adheres to it

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Egypt condemns Turkey's "violations" of Iraqi sovereignty

Egypt condemned on Friday what it called "Turkey's violations of Iraqi sovereignty under the pretext of national security claims." "The continuation of such unacceptab

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Russia to reopen embassy in Libya, but temporarily bases it in Tunisia

Russia has decided to reopen its embassy in Libya, the Interfax news agency cited Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying on Friday."I would like to inform you that we made a decision to restore the

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Fed officials discuss risks of additional COVID-19 waves on U.S. economy: minutes

U.S. Federal Reserve officials last month discussed the risks of additional waves of COVID-19 outbreaks on the U.S. economy as states continued reopening efforts, accor

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Companies 'virtue signalling' over Facebook advertising boycott

Sir Martin's comments come as household name corporations such as Starbucks suspend adverts on the platform.

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W.House denies Trump briefed on Russia-Taliban bounty intelligence

The White House denied Saturday that President Donald Trump had been briefed on intelligence that reportedly showed Russia had offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants if they killed U.S. soldier

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U.S. troop withdrawal exposes tensions between president and Pentagon: CNN

The White House's plan to withdraw troops from Germany exposes a new round of tensions between the U.S. President and top military officials, according to a CNN report

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U.S. troop withdrawal exposes tensions between president and Pentagon

The White House's plan to withdraw troops from Germany exposes a new round of tensions between the U.S. President and top military officials, according to a CNN report citing officials.Currently, the

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China firmly opposes U.S. visa restrictions over Hong Kong-related issues: embassy

The Chinese embassy in the United States said on Friday that China firmly opposes the U.S. wrongful decision to impose visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong

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Pentagon chief seeks to reassure NATO over US troop plans

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Friday sought to reassure allies at NATO that Washington will consult them on any future troop movements, after President Donald Tr

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Republican lawmakers urge Trump to reconsider troop cuts in Germany

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) speaks at the Capitol Hill National Security Forum at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., June 21, 2018. /Reuters A group of Republican lawmakers in the House of R

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U.S. 'performance art' in Vienna is new high in 'Act of Buck-passing'

As the international community closely watched the start of Washington-Moscow talks in Vienna on the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), American politicians displayed "performance art" i

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Saudi Arabia to bar foreign arrivals from attending Hajj

A small group of worshippers pray at Kaaba in the Grand Mosque while practicing social distancing, following the outbreak of the coronavirus, during the holy month of Ramadan, in the holy city of

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Analysis: German football faces crucial challenges ahead

German football is set to face major challenges about its future. Its concept allowing the professional leagues to return to action by running games behind closed doors has received worldwide ap

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Analysis: German football faces crucial challenges ahead

German football is set to face major challenges about its future. Its concept allowing the professional leagues to return to action by running games behind closed doors has received worldwide ap

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North-south joint liaison office ruined

The north-south joint liaison office located in the bordering Kaesong Industrial Zone was completely destroyed, the official Korean Central News Agency of the Democrat