Iran's Rouhani rejects talks with Washington
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rejected talks with the United States on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump said Iran would call and ask for negotiations 'if and when they are ever ready'.
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Trump Announces End of Steel and Aluminum Sanctions for Canada and Mexico
The U.S. has gotten rid of its steel and aluminum tariffs on Mexican and Canadian exports, signaling a rebirth of negotiations for a new free trade deal between the three countries to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
China fires back at the US with higher tariffs on thousands of American products
China on Monday said it would retaliate against the US by raising the tariff rates on thousands of American products, days after the US expanded duties on Chinese goods as trade negotiations stalled.
’Sabotage Attack’ on Saudi Oil Tankers Means "Security of Oil Supplies to Consumers All Over the World" at Stake: Saudi Energy Minister
Four oil tankers were attacked in the Middle East Sunday, leaving no casualties but significant structural damage to the vessels, and possibly confirming reports on Israeli television Friday that had warned of Iran’s intentions to strike back at Saudi oil assets.
US-China trade talks to continue into Friday
Trade talks between the U.S. and China are expected to continue on into Friday despite the Trump administration's plans to hike tariffs on virtually all Chinese goods to 25% at midnight Thursday. The extension indicates the sides still think they can reach an agreement, even after missing Thursday's deadline.
China backtracked on almost all aspects of U.S. trade deal - sources
The diplomatic cable from Beijing arrived in Washington late on Friday night, with systematic edits to a nearly 150-page draft trade agreement that would blow up months of negotiations between the world’s two largest economies, according to three U.S. government sources and three private sector sources briefed on the talks.
Federal deficit to rise to $900 billion for 2019, highest since 2012: CBO
The Congressional Budget Office projected Thursday that the federal deficit would reach $896 billion for fiscal 2019, up $117 billion from the year before.
Ceasefire appears to take hold around Gaza after deadly flareup
A ceasefire between Israel and the Gaza terror groups went into effect at 4:30 a.m. Monday, ending two days of intense fighting that saw more than 600 rockets fired at Israel and four Israeli civilians killed, according to the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror groups.
Coalition might not be assembled by deadline, PM warns
The swearing-in of the 21st Knesset on Tuesday afternoon took place in an atmosphere of ongoing difficulties in assembling a governing coalition.
China, U.S. start latest trade talks after 'nice' working dinner
China and the United States began their latest talks in Beijing on Wednesday aimed at ending a bitter trade war, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he had a 'nice' working dinner the night before with China Vice Premier Liu He.
North Korea says it test-fired new tactical guided weapon
North Korea said Thursday that it had test-fired a new type of 'tactical guided weapon,' in what may be an attempt to register displeasure with a deadlock in nuclear talks with the United States without causing those coveted negotiations to collapse.
Kahlon negotiating return to Likud fold, would stay on as finance minister
Following a dismal showing in the polls, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon is negotiating a return to the Likud party.
New NAFTA deal 'in trouble', bruised by elections, tariff rows
More than six months after the United States, Mexico and Canada agreed a new deal to govern more than $1 trillion in regional trade, the chances of the countries ratifying the pact this year are receding.
Senate fails to advance disaster aid package amid Puerto Rico clash
Congress hit a logjam Monday in the months-long quest to deliver aid to disaster-wrought states after President Donald Trump jumped into the fray with complaints that too much federal cash is flowing to Puerto Rico.
Islamic Jihad planning large Gaza attack to derail ceasefire talks
Israeli defense officials on Monday warned that the Palestinian Islamic Jihad appeared to be planning to conduct a large-scale terror attack on the Gaza border in order to derail ongoing cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, according to two Hebrew media reports.
China trade talks to resume next week in Beijing
Top U.S. officials will travel to China next week in a bid to finalize a new trade deal, administration officials said Tuesday.
Brexit in crisis as May plots a course around speaker's obstruction
Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plans were in disarray on Tuesday as her government sought to plot a way around the speaker of parliament’s ruling that she had to change her twice-defeated divorce deal to put it to a third vote.
Evangelicals voice concerns with Trump's Israeli-Palestinian peace plan at White House
Evangelical leaders gathered last week at the White House to offer their concerns as the Trump administration will soon unveil its Israeli-Palestinian peace proposal that reportedly could give the Palestinians a capital in parts of East Jerusalem.
Trump Aiming to Complete Obama-era Trade Negotiations with Israel
Donald Trump’s drive to reshape global trade won’t spare one of his country’s closest allies and its oldest free-trade partner — Israel.
Brexit in 23 days: EU says still 'no solution' in negotiations
The European Union said Wednesday there has been no progress in the latest talks with Britain, just days before the UK lawmakers are set for a second vote to avoid a hard Brexit.