US considers higher tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports

US considers higher tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports  Times of India Trump's Tariffs Push Electronics From China to Southeast Asia  Bloomberg China's most-wooed oil buyers are being shunned  Energy Voice As Trump's tariffs start to bite, China pledges it'll keep its economy stable  CNBCFull coverage

Burger on wheels: Why Saudis are now taking up jobs once considered 'lowly'

Burger on wheels: Why Saudis are now taking up jobs once considered 'lowly'  Economic TimesFull coverage

US opposes IMF bailout for Pakistan

US opposes IMF bailout for Pakistan  The Express Tribune US warns IMF against fresh aid for Pak to pay China loans  The Tribune Pakistan's Bailout Is Really China's  BloombergFull coverage

Facebook Finds 'Sophisticated' Efforts to Disrupt Elections Ahead of Mid-Term Polls in the US

Facebook Finds 'Sophisticated' Efforts to Disrupt Elections Ahead of Mid-Term Polls in the US  NDTV Facebook removes accounts involved in political influence campaign  Deccan Chronicle Facebook uncovers political influence campaign ahead of US midterm elections  Times of India Facebook Identifies an Active Political Influence Campaign Using Fake Accounts  New York Times Facebook says it has uncovered a coordinated disinformation operation ahead of the 2018 midterm elections  Washington PostFull coverage

Fears Of 'Witch Hunt And Chaos' As 40 Lakh Left Out of Assam NRC

Fears Of 'Witch Hunt And Chaos' As 40 Lakh Left Out of Assam NRC  The Quint One Off: Assam citizens' list – A humanist's nightmare  Deccan ChronicleFull coverage

Earth Overshoot Day is today, earliest ever since it began in the 1970s

Earth Overshoot Day is today, earliest ever since it began in the 1970s  Hindustan Times Congrats! We've used Earth's quota for 2018  Times of India Earth Overshoot Day: Planet of the ponzi  Economic Times (blog)Full coverage

North Korea provided just one dog tag with 55 sets of war remains

North Korea provided just one dog tag with 55 sets of war remains  The New Indian Express US says initial analysis shows remains provided by North Korea are likely American  Daily News & Analysis US remains returned by North Korea could take days or decades to identify  Times of India North Korea Begins Dismantling Key Facilities at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station  38 North War dead remains returned by North Korea headed to Hawaii  CNNFull coverage

Donald Trump predicts Iran talks 'pretty soon'

Donald Trump predicts Iran talks 'pretty soon'  Times of India Trump's surprise: Negotiating with Rowhani  Al-Arabiya Iran rejects Trump's offer for unconditional talks, calls it worthless  Oneindia Iran Rejects Trump's Extended Hand, but Leaves Room for Future Talks  Haaretz Iran Rejects Trump Offer Of Talks As A Dream, Without Value  NDTVFull coverage

US puts LeT commander, group's two financial facilitators on list of specially designated global terrorists

US puts LeT commander, group's two financial facilitators on list of specially designated global terrorists  Firstpost US puts LeT's Abdul Rehman on list of Specially Designated Global Terrorist  Economic Times Lashkar's Abdul Rehman al-Dakhil Designated Global Terrorist By US  NDTVFull coverage

Doklam dispute resolved through 'diplomatic maturity': Sushma Swaraj

Doklam dispute resolved through 'diplomatic maturity': Sushma Swaraj  Moneycontrol.com 21 Indian fishermen released from Iran: EAM Sushma Swaraj  Daily News & Analysis Have built trust on issues, says Sushma on Wuhan Summit  The TribuneFull coverage

World News Wrap | Malaysia aviation chief quits over report on MH370 lapses

World News Wrap | Malaysia aviation chief quits over report on MH370 lapses  The Indian Express Malaysia civil aviation chief resigns over MH370 lapses  Firstpost Malaysia aviation chief resigns over MH370 report  The Siasat Daily Malaysia's civil aviation chief quits over MH370 shortcomings  Stuff.co.nz Malaysia's aviation chief quits over failures exposed in MH370 report  NEWS.com.auFull coverage

Women, children gather in large numbers as UAE amnesty begins

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Trump at Florida rally makes false claim on photo IDs for groceries

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No major assault planned on Syria's Idlib: Russia

No major assault planned on Syria's Idlib: Russia  The New Indian Express Russian envoy: Deal reached to keep Iran 85 km from Israeli-Syria border  Ynetnews Moscow acts openly on Syrian settlement  Mehr News Agency - English Version Macron and the west must not play along with Putin's Syria endgame  The Guardian Syria Asks for Help Getting Its Citizens Back. Will US and Russia Work Together?  NewsweekFull coverage

Despite Increase In Women Voters, Gender Gap In Pakistan's Political Sphere Remains

Despite Increase In Women Voters, Gender Gap In Pakistan's Political Sphere Remains  News18 A new Pakistan emerging after election  China.org.cn Religious parties experience decline in vote bank  Pakistan TodayFull coverage

Harasser slaps woman on Paris streets, video goes viral

Harasser slaps woman on Paris streets, video goes viral  The Indian Express Paris police hunting for alleged sexual harasser caught on tape punching a woman in the face  Yahoo News A woman was attacked on a Paris street, fueling a national conversation about sexual harassment  Washington Post Uproar in France over video of woman hit by harasser in Paris street  The Guardian Video goes viral of woman harassed, assaulted on Paris street  FRANCE 24Full coverage

China’s Plan to Win Friends and Influence Includes Ski Slopes and Spas

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Mueller Passes 3 Cases Focused on Illicit Foreign Lobbying to Prosecutors in New York

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A Push for 3-D Weapons by One of the World’s ‘Most Dangerous People’

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Tuskegee Airman’s Remains Are Identified, Ending Daughter’s Quest for Answers

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N.R.A. Joins Questioning of Florida Sheriff in ‘Stand Your Ground’ Case

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At Florida Rally, Trump Boasts About the Economy and Takes Aim at Usual Targets

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Justice Dept. Investigating Claims That Drug Companies Funded Terrorism in Iraq

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Corrections: August 1, 2018

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NRC should not be politicised: Azad

NRC should not be politicised: Azad  Business StandardFull coverage

US Decision To Sell Advanced Tech Proof Of Our "Impeccable Record": India

US Decision To Sell Advanced Tech Proof Of Our "Impeccable Record": India  NDTV India on Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 list of US, sign of trust in bilateral relationship: Indian envoy  Hindustan Times India welcomes US upgrade of trade status equal to NATO ally  LivemintFull coverage

In hate crime, Indian-origin couple in Canada threatened: 'I will kill your children'

In hate crime, Indian-origin couple in Canada threatened: 'I will kill your children'  The Indian Express "Will kill your children": Racist white man berates Indian-origin couple in Canada  India Today Man Arrested for Making Racist Threats Against Indian-Origin Couple in Canada  Little IndiaFull coverage

"Shoot Bangladeshi, Rohingya If They Don't Leave": BJP Lawmaker's Shocker

"Shoot Bangladeshi, Rohingya If They Don't Leave": BJP Lawmaker's Shocker  NDTV Shoot illegal Bangladeshi settlers if they don't return: BJP MLA  Economic Times India will be safe if illegal Rohingyas and Bangladeshis are shot: Hyderabad BJP MLA  Hindustan TimesFull coverage

US will build partnerships in Indo-Pacific region, says Mike Pompeo

US will build partnerships in Indo-Pacific region, says Mike Pompeo  Livemint Wary of China's rise, US announces initiatives in emerging Asia  Times of India US looking for partnership not dominance in Indo-Pacific: Mike Pompeo  The New Indian Express China's smile diplomacy woos India and Japan  The Globe and Mail Why Australia wants to build its own 'Belt and Road' scheme with Japan and the US to rival China's investment  ABC NewsFull coverage

Iran: Hassan Rouhani says it's up to Europe to save nuclear deal

Iran: Hassan Rouhani says it's up to Europe to save nuclear deal  The Indian Express Trump softens tone over Iran, says he is ready to meet President Rouhani  The New Indian Express Iran adviser says US talks must include return to nuclear deal  Times of India Trump Says Ready to Talk Directly with Iran's President  Voice of AmericaFull coverage

China launches high-resolution Earth observation satellite to monitor BRI

China launches high-resolution Earth observation satellite to monitor BRI  Economic Times Long March 4B lofts Gaofen-11  NASASpaceflight.com China launches high-resolution Earth observation satellite  India TVFull coverage

Iran says Donald Trump wrong to expect Saudis to cover loss of Iran oil supply

Iran says Donald Trump wrong to expect Saudis to cover loss of Iran oil supply  Daily News & Analysis UN panel finds further evidence of Iran link to Yemen missiles  The New Indian Express Free Flow of Oil, Strait of Hormuz, and Policing International Sea Lanes  Council on Foreign Relations (blog)Full coverage

World Day against Trafficking in Persons observed globally

World Day against Trafficking in Persons observed globally  Jagran Josh UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for efforts to end human trafficking  The New Indian Express 'Sex workers won't be criminalised'  The Hindu Kenya not yet out of the woods over trafficking in persons vice  Daily NationFull coverage

Terrorists Take Dozens Hostage In Afghanistan's Jalalabad

Terrorists Take Dozens Hostage In Afghanistan's Jalalabad  NDTV Gunmen storm Afghan government building in Jalalabad  Hindustan Times Afghan official: Roadside bomb kills 11, injures 40 in western province  The New Indian ExpressFull coverage

You have lost your passport at a very wrong time: Sushma Swaraj to man in US who has to travel for his wedding

You have lost your passport at a very wrong time: Sushma Swaraj to man in US who has to travel for his wedding  The Indian Express Sushma Swaraj Assures Help To Man Who Lost Passport Days Before His Wedding  NDTV Sushma Swaraj to go on Central Asian tour  Business StandardFull coverage

India to send a team to address US concerns over Russian weapons, says report

India to send a team to address US concerns over Russian weapons, says report  CNBCTV18Full coverage

Rival Koreas' generals discuss easing military confrontation

Rival Koreas' generals discuss easing military confrontation  National Post Two Koreas discuss reducing military tension amid reports of North Korea missile activity  swissinfo.ch Korea military talks overshadowed by missile development claims  Financial Times In South Korea, a War Against Tiny Spy Cameras at Beaches and Swimming Pools  NDTVFull coverage