Sanctions
China retaliates for US' TikTok, WeChat ban with new provision to sanction foreign companies
Punitive measures may include fines against the foreign entity, banning it from conducting trade and investment in China.
Pompeo announces fresh restrictions on senior Chinese diplomats in US
Washington cast the move as a response to Beijing’s restrictions on American diplomats in China
Donald Trump lifts Turkey sanctions, quits ‘blood-stained’ Syria
Trump called the ceasefire, which allowed the Turkish takeover to proceed largely unopposed, a 'major breakthrough'.
Sanctions on Turkey no longer necessary: Trump
Terming it as an incredible outcome, Trump said that Turkey had a legitimate problem on the 22 mile (34 kms) strip for many years.
More US sanctions on Turkey if no ceasefire: US Treasury Secretary
The US withdrawal was seen as a green light from the White House for the Turkish offensive, creating a massive backlash for Trump.
US sanctions Turkey, Trump says ready to ‘swiftly destroy’ its economy
Vice President Mike Pence said he would travel to Turkey and that Trump had telephoned Erdogan to insist that Turkey end the operation.
Iran president Hassan Rouhani leaves for UN to win support against US
‘It is essential for us to take part in the UN General Assembly and talk at various levels,’ he said at Tehran's Mehrabad airport.
Trump warns Iran but doesn't rule out lifting sanctions, terms situation 'very dangerous'
Rouhani has dismissed meeting with Trump, insisting that Washington must lift the sanctions it has imposed on Iran.
China warns India of 'reverse sanctions' if Huawei is blocked: sources
Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told parliament that six proposals have been received for 5G trials, including from Huawei.
‘Don’t play with fire’: China warns US over Taiwan arms deal
China’s latest statement came as Taiwan President was in New York en route to four Caribbean allies, a trip that has also incensed China.