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Russia accuses US of slipping into Cold War mentality

“They are threatening to impose sanctions not only on Russia, but also on the Europe and China, which has been recently hit by another round of anti-dumping measures,” said Patrushev

Syrian, Iranian backed forces advance in border area near Israel

“The Iranian backed militias are trying to consolidate their sphere of influence all the way from southwest of Damascus to the Israeli border,” said Suhaib al Ruhail

High-level Pakistan-China-Afghan talks underway in Beijing

The dialogue is part of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s initiative for strengthening of relations and developing cooperation between the three countries.

As energy markets evolve, blockchain powers up

“What the internet did for communications, blockchain will do for trusted transactions, and the energy and utility industry is no exception,” said Stephen Callahan

Saudi-led coalition says to keep main Yemen port open for a month despite missile attack

The coalition had accused Iran of sending the missile that was fired towards Riyadh in November, and the United States last week displayed what it said was evidence that it was provided by Iran.

US Navy chief says forces in Asia may be reinforced with warships from the eastern Pacific

Richardson said his task in 2018 is to build a navy “more lethal” and “dangerous” to potential U.S. foes.

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India – hydropower treaty soon

Power Division sources said Bhutan has the capacity to produce 25,000 MW hydroelectricity and this can be imported to Bangladesh.

Greeks call strike over austerity and bailout reforms

GSEE and ADEDY have staged repeated strikes since the first bailout in 2010. But participation in protests has been low in recent years due to inertia and austerity fatigue after three rescue packages and five snap elections in eight years.

2017 in review: The China contestation

Hardnews looks back at its year-long in depth reporting on China. […]

U.S. renewable fuel credits dive as White House sets talks on biofuels -traders

U.S. renewable fuel credits sunk to their lowest levels in […]