International

Tuesday, July 17th 2018 - 09:36 UTC
China files WTO case against the US arguing tariffs are an illegal attempt of protectionism

China's Ministry of Commerce announced it is pursuing legal remedy against the U.S. in a brief statement on its website — the latest in an escalating trade conflict between the world's two largest economies.
Tuesday, July 17th 2018 - 09:30 UTC
Beijing/Washington trade dispute: China exports and surplus grow at solid pace

China’s trade surplus with the United States swelled to a record in June as its overall exports grew at a solid pace, a result that could further inflame a bitter trade dispute with Washington.
Tuesday, July 17th 2018 - 09:24 UTC
China's growth declines in second quarter; expanding government debt trims Beijing's credit rating

China's economic growth slowed in the quarter ending in June, adding to challenges for Beijing amid a mounting tariff battle with Washington. The world's second-largest economy expanded by 6.7%, down from the previous quarter's 6.8%, the government reported Monday.
Tuesday, July 17th 2018 - 09:03 UTC
Typhoon will remain the quick reaction alert fighter in UK and Falklands airspace

The U.K. has confirmed its commitment to the continued development of the Eurofighter program in accordance with its new Combat Air Strategy. The new doctrine was released by U.K. defense officials on Monday at the Farnborough International Air-show. The strategy indicates that the Eurofighter will be upgraded for decades to come, pending a replacement.
Tuesday, July 17th 2018 - 08:46 UTC
US launches five dispute actions in WTO challenging China, EU, Canada, Mexico and Turkey

The United States launched five separate World Trade Organization dispute actions on Monday challenging retaliatory tariffs imposed by China, the European Union, Canada, Mexico and Turkey following U.S. duties on steel and aluminum. The retaliatory tariffs on up to a combined US$28.5 billion worth of U.S. exports are illegal under WTO rules, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said in a statement.
Monday, July 16th 2018 - 12:44 UTC
Safest aircraft in the world revealed

With seventy percent of air travelers having some degree of fear of flying, it’s a question on the mind of almost every passenger – which are the safest aircraft. Flying today in a commercial passenger jet is incredibly safe but some aircraft types are safer than others and have perfect fatality free records.
Monday, July 16th 2018 - 08:36 UTC
Chinese “money rich” and “time short” tourists want customized service and are willing to pay for it

More adventurous and better-off Chinese tourists are eschewing regular package deals and demanding customized tours that include exclusive visits to film locations, Michelin-star restaurants, ancient sites off the beaten track, and prestigious sporting events.
Monday, July 16th 2018 - 08:29 UTC
Iconic Taj Mahal: “either you demolish it or you restores it” India's Justices tell government

India’s most famous landmark, Taj Mahal, is being threatened with demolition and shut down if the government continues to fail to address its worrying changing color, the country’s top court has warned.
Monday, July 16th 2018 - 07:42 UTC
Infantino praises Russia and Putin for “the best World Cup ever”

Gianni Infantino praised the organization of the Russia World Cup and restates that the first Middle East host could expand the tournament. Speaking at FIFA’s closing press conference of the four-week World Cup, the FIFA president said: ”For a couple of years, I was saying this would be the best World Cup ever, today I can say it with more conviction because I lived it and you lived it. It is the best World Cup ever.”
Monday, July 16th 2018 - 07:29 UTC
Trump in Finland ready to meet Putin; describes EU, Russia and China as “foes”

President Donald Trump named the European Union as a top adversary of the United States and denounced the news media as the “enemy of the people” before arriving in Helsinki on Sunday on the eve of his high-stakes summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin.