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U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan said on Tuesday that America's actions so far had been deterring Iran rather than seeking a war. "This is about deterrence, not about…

The Indian space research organisation (ISRO) Wednesday morning successfully launched a radar imaging earth observation satellite RISAT-2B, officials said. The satellite was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in…

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday that the Withdrawal Agreement Bill will include a vote on whether to hold another referendum. "I recognize the genuine and sincere strength…

Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi has called for working together with the private sector to achieve the country's development goals, while ensuring the maintenance of a responsible and…

The US government of President Donald Trump dare not wage a war on Iran despite its threats, a senior Iranian commander said Friday. "Negotiations with Americans will not take place,…

The US dollar slightly weakened against its major rivals in late trading on Friday as market participants digested the newly-released consumer prices data. The dollar index, which measures the greenback…

The US Treasury Department said on Friday that it had imposed sanctions on two shipping companies that operate in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy, adding that individuals operating…

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean futures extended losses on Friday morning amid trade tensions between the United States and top oil seed buyer China. As of 1527 GMT, the…

An attack on a bus carrying employees of a federal prison for women left four dead and four injured Friday in the central Mexican state of Morelos, the local government…

US President Donald Trump on Friday said Pyongyang's recent weapon tests were "very standard" and not "a breach of trust," US media reported. "They're short-range and I don't consider that…