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Japan Inc has better trade opportunities at hand than those offered by China’s debt-ridden ‘Belt and Road’ initiative: Reuters Poll
As per the results of a survey conducted by Reuters, there is widespread scepticism on the Chinese initiative, with critics saying the project is an attempt to project Chinese influence overseas. As per a Reuters poll, the vast majority of… Read More ›
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U.S. Navy Warship sails within 12 nautical miles of Chinese artificial island in South China Sea
If the U.S. Warship switched on its radar or launched a boat or a helicopter, it would up the challenge to China since these are not permissible in a territorial sea under international law. Without these actions, the meaning of… Read More ›
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The outcome of these two landmark cases will determine Wall Street’s policies
The SEC and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were given a set of powers in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Efforts are now being made to dismantle these structures. Is this the preamble to a coming global financial… Read More ›
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Steel imports and U.S. national security concerns
The CEO’s of major U.S. steel producers are scheduled to bring greater clarity on issues surrounding this topic. The U.S. Commerce Department has disclosed, the chief executives of major U.S. steel producers are scheduled to voice their opinions on the… Read More ›
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Senate Intelligence Committee to subpoena Michael Flynn’s businesses
The development has widespread implications, including the survival of the Trump Administration. In a development pregnant with political implications for the Trump presidency, the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee has disclosed that it would subpoena two former national security adviser who… Read More ›
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Automakers from across NAFTA countries want rules of origin left untouched
Before actual negotiations kick-in, the key players are venting their expectations so as to position themselves better once the bargaining starts. According to the president of the Mexican auto manufacturer’s association, automakers from across the United States, Mexico and Canada… Read More ›
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The Trump Administration has started ‘extreme vetting’ vetting at Australia’s detention centers
Trump had labeled the deal as “dumb”. As per two sources located at Australia’s offshore detention centers, officials from the U.S. Homeland Security have begun “extreme vetting” interviews in Australia. Trump had termed Washington’s refugee swap deal with Australia as… Read More ›
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Britain suspends election campaigning in the wake of terror attacks
Ariana Grande’s concert venue was the target of a terror attack in Manchester. Political parties in Britain have agreed to suspend election campaigning, until further notice, in the wake of a terrorist attack in Manchester, at a concert by U.S… Read More ›

