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Philippines scraps Russian chopper deal fearing US sanctions

Philippine government announced scrapping of a deal to purchase 16 Russian military transport helicopters, fearing possible US sanctions.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister seeks India’s cooperation in lifting ban on RAB

Bangladesh has sought India's cooperation in lifting the US sanctions on RAB, said Foreign Minister. AK Abdul Momen.

European Union step up its influence in Indo-Pacific region, claims it’s not “anti-China”

The 27-member alliance wants to use the budding plan to show Beijing that is against the spread of authoritarianism.

Iran says Israel made a “very bad gamble”, has vowed to make up for their “terrorist stupidity”

Iran says that Israel's acts of sabotage and US sanctions on Iran will give neither country an extra leverage in dialgue.

Trump administration imposes fresh sanctions on Beijing over South China Sea

US imposes sanctions on Russian, Chinese companies for backing Iran missile programme

Samsung surpasses it rival Huawei after experiencing a boom in their sales