Taliban say latest round of talks with US 'critical'

Both sides sat down to negotiate just days after Pompeo said the US was hopeful of deal to end Afghanistan's protracted war by September 1.

India should attract multinationals as US-China engage in trade war: Arvind Pangariya

US and China have been locked in a bruising trade war since Trump imposed heavy tariffs on imported steel and aluminum items.

Trump has already imposed 25% tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese imports and China has retaliated with tariffs on US goods.

‘No successful attack has been carried out by them, although they are making a lot of effort,’ telecommunications minister Jahromi said.

Latest raids come amid regional tensions after Washington accused Iran of shooting down US drone and attacks on oil tankers in Gulf of Oman.

The cyber attacks, coordinated with US Central Command, disabled Iranian computer systems used to control rocket and missile launches.

Various airlines’ regulators have banned their airlines to fly over Iran.

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reportedly failed to resolve their differences on sanctions waivers.

New York Mayor de Blasio and New York Senator Gillibrand, who have been fighting with President Trump over immigration, also made the cut.

Last year, Trump suspended USD 1.3 billion annual security aid given to Pakistan, condemning it over its inaction on the terrorism front.