New tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on international imports of steel have led to a sharp rise in the supply of commodity on European markets, the Federation of the German Steel Industry warned on Monday.


US protectionism causes glut in European steel supply


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US President Donald Trump on Monday announced the designation of a presidential delegation to Israel to attend the opening of the US embassy.


Trump names delegation to Israel for embassy opening in Jerusalem


Rome, May 8 (IANS/AKI) Italy is this week organising an international conference here aimed at fostering regional and international co-operation on foreign terrorist fighters returning to Europe, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.


Italy to host conference on returning foreign fighters


The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the protocol amending the agreements between India and Kuwait for avoiding double taxation signed in June 2006, an official statement said on Monday.


CBDT notifies amended India-Kuwait double taxation avoidance pact


Some 41 peacekeepers from 19 African countries on Monday began two-week training conducted jointly by Indian and US trainers on UN peacekeeping operations.


India, US train UN peacekeepers from Africa


Troops from the Philippines and the US on Monday began a series of 12-day joint annual "Balikatan 2018" military drills.


Philippines, US troops begin drills


India is in touch with authorities in Afghanistan following the abduction of six Indian nationals there on Sunday, an official said.


India in touch with Afghan authorities over Indians' abduction


India has urged the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to focus more on the West and South Asia regions after successful East Asia interventions by the multilateral lender and has said there is no case for increasing cost of its loan instruments as it has no capital deficiency, an official statement said on Sunday.


India urges ADB to focus on West Asia, South Asia


US billionaire investor Warren Buffett said on Saturday that the world depends on the US and China for progress, dismissing concerns that the two countries' trade tensions could potentially escalate into a trade war.


World depends on US, China for growth: Buffett


The US Navy has said it is re-establishing its Second Fleet to bolster the American and NATO presence in the Atlantic Ocean amid increasing tensions with Russia.


US reactivates Second Fleet in Atlantic to counter Russia


As India continues to push ahead with its interactions with the Bimstec nations, a regional policy dialogue here has called for setting up of an empowered working committee which can function as a platform to push ahead the agenda of connectivity in the sub-regional bloc.


Call for greater connectivity among Bay of Bengal nations


With India continuing to boost its ties with the Asean regional bloc under New Delhi's Act East Policy, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday called for greater connectivity between the northeastern states of India and southeast Asia.


Sushma stresses on greater northeast India-southeast Asia connectivity


China and the US reached agreements on certain key economic and trade issues, although crucial differences remain after discussions between the Chinese Vice Premier and a US delegation.


China, US agree on certain economic, trade issues


Seoul, May 4 (IANS/WAM) The UAE Embassy in Seoul is participating in the 11th Arab Cultural Festival being hosted by the Korea-Arab Society at Coex Korea Exhibition Centre.


UAE participates in Arab Cultural Festival in Seoul


The US has formally complained to China after alleging that the Chinese military injured two American airmen by directing high-grade lasers at their aircraft in Djibouti.


US accuses China of directing laser at its pilots


China on Friday expressed grief over the death of nearly 100 people in dust storms and lightning strikes in India.


China condoles loss of lives in India


The US has warned China that there will be consequences for its growing militarisation in the South China Sea, the media reported.


US warns Beijing for militarising South China Sea


The UK has announced a $2 million aid to Libya to support its private sector and provide employment to young people and women.


$2mn UK aid to Libya


Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu will visit the Latin American countries of Guatemala, Panama and Peru from May 6 to 11 in what will be his first overseas official trip after assuming office, it was announced on Thursday.


vice President to visit Guatemala, Panama, Peru


Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday ruled out renegotiating the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal or holding talks over his country's missile programme.


Iran rules out possibility of renegotiating nuclear deal


Wellington, May 3 (IANS/WAM) UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern here for bilateral discussions, following the reveal of New Zealand's $53 million pavilion for the 2020 World Expo to be held in Dubai.

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