Despite disagreements between the US and its allies regarding defence spending, NATO leaders approved here on Wednesday new initiatives to strengthen the alliance, including the creation of new commands and the deployment of a training mission for Iraqi forces.


NATO approves training mission in Iraq, new command structure


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Brussels, July 11 (IANS/AKI) There is a risk of foreign fighters from the Middle East and Africa being among asylum seekers arriving in Europe, Italy's populist Premier Giuseppe Conte claimed on Wednesday.


Foreign fighters could enter Europe as asylum-seekers, warns Italy


Rome, July 11 (IANS/AKI) Award-winning Italian singer Laura Pausini will be on Thursday become Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations World Food Programme, the agency said in a statement on Wednesday, calling her "a role model both on and off stage".


Italian pop star Laura Pausini named WFP Goodwill Ambassador


Taiwan's leading developer Century Development Corporation (CDC) has offered to build an industrial park near the international airport on the city's northern outskirts, an official statement said on Wednesday.


Taiwan firm offers to build industrial park near Bengaluru


Aiming to improve kiwifruit exports to India amid growing demand, the Chile fruit industry on Wednesday launched a campaign to increase trade and consumer awareness about the "superior quality" of Chilean kiwifruit in India.


Chile aims to boost kiwifruit exports to India


China and Nepal agreed to boost their military cooperation during a meeting between Chinese State Councillor and Minister of National Defence Wei Fenghe and Nepali Chief of the Army Staff Rajendra Chhetri here on Wednesday.


China, Nepal to boost military cooperation


Dubai, July 11 (IANS/WAM) Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the biggest free trade zone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Council For the Promotion Of International Trade (CCPIT), authorities said on Wednesday.


UAE free zone inks deal to promote trade ties with China


The ambitious Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) work on which started in April, will be completed by 2022, said Japanese Consul-General in Mumbai Ryoji Noda on Wednesday.


-Mumbai Trans Harbour Link to be ready by 2022: Japanese diplomat


German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday reacted to a statement made hours earlier by US President Donald Trump here accusing Germany of becoming "a captive to Russia".


Merkel calls her policies 'independent', dismisses Trump's criticism


The South Korean representative in the negotiations for denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula left for the US on Wednesday as part of efforts to coordinate the next steps in the ongoing dialogue with the North Korean regime about its disarmament.


S. Korean envoy heads to US to plan dialogue with North


India has expressed concern over fresh allegations of use of chemical weapons in different parts of the world, according to a statement issued by the Indian Embassy in The Hague on Wednesday.


India concerned over fresh use of chemical weapons


US President Donald Trump has escalated his trade war with China, saying he would impose additional 10 per cent tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese fish, petroleum, chemicals, handbags, textiles and other products if Beijing does not change its trade practices.


Trump targets Chinese products worth $200bn, escalates trade war


China on Wednesday rejected as "totally false" a report about Islamabad approaching Beijing for more loans to keep the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) going.


Pakistan didn't ask for more loans for CPEC: China


US President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on Germany on Wednesday ahead of a NATO summit here, accusing it of being beholden to Russia as it buys energy from Moscow.


Germany 'captive of Russia', says Trump ahead of NATO summit


Indian Railways is all set to establish its footprint in Sri Lanka with the export of six DMU (diesel multiple units) train sets consisting of 78 modern coaches worth Rs 600 crore.


Railways to export six DMU train sets to Sri Lanka


China on Wednesday expressed "shock" and solemn protest against the US' announcement of fresh tariffs, calling it "totally unacceptable".


China calls US trade actions 'shocking', 'totally unacceptable'


President Donald Trump has ordered the start of  imposing additional 10 per cent taxes on Chinese imports worth $200 billion, according to a statement by the US Trade Representative (USTR).


US levies 10% taxes on Chinese products worth $200 bn


The US has ramped up its trade war with China, listing $200 billion worth of additional products it plans to place tariffs on as soon as September.


US fires next shot in China trade war


The Nepali Cabinet has tightened the norms for inflow of Indian grants for Small Development Projects (SDPs) in the Himalayan country, the media reported on Tuesday.


Nepal brings India's small project grants under regulatory regime


European Council chief Donald Tusk on Monday told US President Donald Trump to appreciate his country's allies as America did not have any one better than Europe.


European Council chief tells Trump to appreciate US allies


In bid to further boost their economic and political ties, India and South Korea agreed to upgrade their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthen the Special Strategic Partnership they share following delegation-level talks headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Moon Jae-in here on Tuesday.

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