Russia-US confrontation is extending to the economic and trade field as Washington is poised to slap new and powerful sanctions in a move Moscow views as the declaration of an "economic war".


Russia-US economic war looms larger as new sanctions near


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At least 20 Taliban militants were killed and four huge insurgents' weapons and ammunition depots were destroyed after US-led NATO coalition forces launched an airstrike in Afghanistan's Baghlan province overnight, an official said on Saturday.


20 Taliban militants killed in Afghan airstrike


Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday told US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that Russia categorically rejects new US sanctions over alleged Russian involvement in the Skripal case.


We reject new sanctions, Russia tells US


US President Donald Trump on Friday said he has authorized to double the tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Turkey to 50 per cent and 20 per cent, respectively.


Trump authorizes doubling of steel, aluminum tariffs on Turkey


Nepal and Bangladesh on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to work together in the development of the energy sector for the first time.


Nepal, Bangladesh sign MoU for energy cooperation


India and Afghanistan reviewed the development projects in the war-torn country being implemented with Indian aid, including security of Indian personnel, during a meeting of the Joint Working Group on Development Cooperation (JWG-DC) in Kabul, the External Affairs Ministry said on Friday.


India, Afghanistan review development cooperation


India and Switzerland discussed on Friday various aspects of bilateral ties, including the issue of curbing black money, as well as regional and multilateral issues during a meeting between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis.


India, Switzerland discuss bilateral ties, black money


Ahead of the first India Indonesia Interfaith Dialogue (IIID) to be held in the Southeast Asian nation in October, Indonesian Ambassador to India Sidharto R. Suryodipuro said that both countries can learn about inter-religious harmony from each other.


Indonesia, India can learn inter-religious harmony: Envoy


Ahead of a pro-Khakistan rally scheduled to be held in London on August 12, the British High Commission here said on Friday that people in Britain have the right to protest provided they stay within the limits of the law.


Pro-Khalistan rally: Britain says people have right to protest


India and the US have not done much nuclear business even a decade after the 2008 civil atomic deal was signed. Yet, the real foreign policy goals, including India getting a global nuclear waiver and leveraging a great power to get ahead, have been achieved, say former foreign secretaries Shyam Saran and S. Jaishankar who played pivotal roles in negotiating the historic agreement.


'Nuclear deal with US finest example of India's foreign policy success'


Pakistan has said that its defence relations with Russia have made progress.


Defence relations with Russia made progress, says Pakistan


Russia on Thursday slammed as "categorically unacceptable" and "illegal", the Trump administration's decision to impose tough new US sanctions on Moscow following the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the UK earlier this year.


Russia slams 'unacceptable' US sanctions


Ahead of a pro-Khalistan rally scheduled in London on August 12, India on Thursday said it is for Britain to decide whether to allow an event that seeks to promote violence and secessionism.


Britain to decide on pro-Khalistan rally: India


The Antigua and Barbuda government is examining India's request for the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, one of the prime accused in the Rs 13,500-crore Punjab National Bank fraud and who has now taken citizenship in that Caribbean nation, the External Affairs Ministry said on Thursday.


Mehul Choksi extradition: Antigua examining India's request


The Union Cabinet on Thursday gave its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Korea on trade remedy cooperation.


India, South Korea MoU on trade remedy approved


Three people were killed in the Gaza Strip after Israel launched 140 airstrikes in response to more than 150 rockets that had allegedly been fired by Palestinian militias, raising tension in the embattled enclave, officials said on Thursday.


Israeli airstrikes kill 3 in Gaza


Seoul, Aug 9 (IANS/WAM) The UAE Embassy in Seoul has participated in a cultural exchange exhibition at the Jemulpo Gurakbu centre in Incheon city.


UAE participates in Seoul's cultural exchange exhibition


South and North Korea will hold a high-level meeting next week to review implementation of their previous summit agreements and discuss preparations for new talks between their leaders, Seoul's Unification Ministry said on Thursday.


Koreas to hold high-level talks next week


UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged countries possessing nuclear weapons to lead non-proliferation efforts, during the commemoration of Nagasaki bombing's 73rd anniversary,


UN Chief urges nuclear powers to lead non-proliferation efforts


China on Wednesday announced that it will slap additional 25 per cent tariff on $16 billion worth of US products in retaliation to Washington's latest round of duties, escalating the trade battle between the two countries.


Trade war: China hits back at US with new tariffs


The Trump administration has unveiled a new list of $16 billion worth of imports from China that will be hit with 25 per cent duties from August 23, marking the second time Washington has slapped extra tariffs on Beijing.

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