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European and Asian stocks follow Wall Street lower on trade war jitters

Investor anxiety has been fed by President Donald Trump's threat of new US tariff hikes on Chinese goods, protests in Hong Kong and weaker-than-expected data from India, Argentina and Singapore.

How far can the US go to stop S-400 sales?

As more countries opt for the Russian long-range missiles, Washington faces a difficult choice over whether to penalise its key partners.

G20 Summit: Will the US carry on like a bull in a China shop?

The US-China trade war is already having a negative impact on the global economy. If Donald Trump and Xi Jinping cannot agree to new terms at the G20 Summit, it will affect everyone.

Acting head of US immigration agency expected to step down - New York Times

John Sanders’s resignation comes amid an outcry over the treatment of detained migrant children, the New York Times reported.

Russian S-400 'superior' to US Patriot missile system – experts

Former Pakistan intelligence head General Ehsanul Haq and former deputy chief of Indian Air Force Kapil Kak say US defence missiles are no match to tested Russian defence system. Washington has warned Turkey and India against buying S-400s.

US arms makers see booming European demand as threats multiply

European demand for fighter jets, missile defences and other weapons is growing fast amid concerns about Russia and Iran.

Why Mexico's migrant caravan is a journey worth taking

Most migrants have much more deeply-rooted reasons to leave everything behind and walk towards the unknown.

The ongoing US-Iran tensions explained

The two archrivals have recently been firing off salvos against each other, increasing tension not only in the Gulf but also around the world.

Turkey responds after US cancels fighter jet training for Turkish pilots

In a letter, the Turkish defence minister called for mutual respect and friendship after the US backtracked on offering F-35 training to pilots in response to Turkey purchasing Russian-made S-400 defence systems.

New US visa requirements showcase a political weapon

The intrusive visa policies under the Trump administration are not only a violation of people's privacy but can backfire against the US in its quest to attract the world's best talent.

China dangles potentially harmful new threat in trade war

With a near total control on the rare earth mineral market, China floats possible export restrictions on the United States, as Washington escalated the trade war against China this month by putting the Chinese telecom giant Huawei on a blacklist.