Apple CEO Tim Cook on Saturday urged China and the US to stay calm amid fears of a possible trade war between the world's top two economies over import tariffs.


Apple's Tim Cook urges calm amid US, China trade war fears


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Iran's Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned the US sanctions on 10 Iranians and an organisation and called the measures "illegal and provocative".


Iran condemns US sanctions on individuals, company


New York, March 24 (IANS/WAM) The war on children in Syria continues relentlessly and with no mercy, UN children's agency Unicef has said.


War on children in Syria continuing: Unicef


Any attempt by China to change the status quo along the Indian border may lead to another Doklam-like stand-off, India's envoy Gautam Bambawale has said, adding that the best way to prevent such incidents is through candid and frank talks.


China's attempt to change status quo may lead to another Doklam: Indian envoy


European Union (EU) leaders said here on Friday they regretted the decision by the US to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminium, adding these measures could not be justified on the grounds of national security.


US metal tariffs unjustifiable on national security: EU


The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday reaffirmed its position on recent US trade moves, saying that China will fight to the end in any trade war.


Will fight to the end in any trade war: China


Saudi Arabia's permission for overflight of Air India's new service between New Delhi and Tel Aviv has shown "a new image of India", Commerce and Industries and Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Friday.


Saudi ok for AI's Tel Aviv service shows new image of India: Prabhu


India should review its "short-sighted" approach towards the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project and benefit from it, instead of criticising it, Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal has said.


Pakistan minister asks India to review CPEC approach


Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain has accused India of putting regional peace at stake by ceasefire violations and human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir, in an address marking the 78th Pakistan Day on Friday.


India putting regional peace at stake: Pakistani President


The US State Department has approved the sale of an estimated $670 million in anti-tank missiles to Saudi Arabia, just hours after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met US Defence Chief James Mattis.


US State Department approves $670m arms deal with Saudi Arabia


US President Donald Trump has signed an order imposing tariffs worth $60 billion in Chinese imports in his strongest trade action against any country. Beijing threatened Washington with higher tariffs worth $3 billion for imported US products.


Trump slaps China with $60bn tariffs, Beijing vows retaliation


The EU has recalled its ambassador from Moscow after leaders on the continent sided with Britain over the poisoning of a former Russian double agent in the UK, saying it was "highly likely" Moscow was responsible for the attack.


EU recalls envoy from Russia over spy attack


Brussels, March 23 (IANS/AKI) The European Union is sure that as the US ally and biggest trading partner, it will avoid the new US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni said.


EU confident of exemption from US tariffs


Brussels, March 22 (IANS/AKI) As the European Union discusses its next longterm budget from 2021 onwards amid Britain's exit from the bloc, it should consider a link between the funds it gives out and respect for law and order, Italy's Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano said on Thursday.


Italy links EU funding to rule of law


India has traditionally been supportive of peace and stability in the Middle East and should play a more active role in the region, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry saud on Thursday.


India must play more active role in Middle East: Egypt


Dubai, March 22 (IANS/WAM) The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia on Thursday discussed ways of strengthening cooperation in the air transport sector.


UAE, Saudi Arabia eye civil aviation cooperation


China on Thursday strongly opposed new trade restrictions and warned of strong action if US President Donald Trump approved new tariffs and sanctions against the country.


China warns of strong action if US imposes new tariffs


Pakistan's textile exports shot up by 7.2 per cent to $1.1 billion in February as against the same period last year, officials said. India and Bangladesh are the main buyers of Pakistani cotton.


Pakistan's textile exports rise; India buys cotton


China has sold a highly-sensitive tracking system to Pakistan, which could boost Islamabads ability to develop multi-war heads.


China sells Pakistan sensitive missile technology


Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar on Thursday said that shared prosperity is the key to peace in the Indo-Pacific region, which has emerged as the most prominent source of prosperity in the world.


Shared prosperity key to peace in Indo-Pacific region: Akbar


France has condoled the killing of 39 Indians in Iraq.

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