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The Trump administration’s new economic campaign against Iran faces a major challenge in China, Tehran’s largest trading partner and leading oil customer. Washington is seeking to isolate Iran financially under “Operation Economic Outcast” but has so far avoided directly targeting major Chinese banks and companies. China Complicates Trump’s Iran Sanctions Strategy US
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China has upgraded its typhoon alert to orange, the second-highest level in its four-tier warning system, as Typhoons Narra and Saudel approach different parts of the country. Authorities are preparing for heavy rain, strong winds and potential flooding across several southern and eastern provinces. China Raises Typhoon Alert to Orange Typhoon Narra, the 19th typhoon […]
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The United States has formally removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, ending a designation that had been in place since 1979. The move removes major legal and financial restrictions and could help Damascus attract international investment as it rebuilds after years of war. US Removes Syria From Terrorism Sponsor List The […]
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, making the allegation during a phone interview broadcast on Monday. Netanyahu did not identify which son was allegedly targeted or provide details about when or how the purported assassination attempt occurred. Netanyahu Claims Iran Targeted One of His Sons […]
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China has reportedly developed hypersonic glide vehicles capable of launching air-to-air weapons against high-value aircraft thousands of kilometres away, potentially expanding Beijing’s ability to threaten US command, surveillance and refuelling planes operating far from a battlefield. China’s DF-27 Missile Has 8,000-Km Range China’s more advanced DF-27 missile is
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The Trump administration has proposed a major tightening of US immigration rules, including an additional $103,265 fee on most cap-subject H-1B petitions and plans to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 business and tourist visas linked to asylum applications. US Proposes $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee The Department of Homeland Security has proposed imposing an additional $103,265 […]
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The United States has imposed a sweeping new round of sanctions on nearly 60 individuals, entities and vessels linked to Iran, targeting military procurement, cyber operations and oil revenues under President Donald Trump’s newly launched “Operation Economic Outcast.” US Expands Sanctions Under Operation Economic Outcast The US Treasury announced the measures on August 24