Trump to order review of visa programme to encourage hiring Americans

KENOSHA, Wis. President Donald Trump on Tuesday will order federal agencies to look at tightening a temporary visa programme used to bring high-skilled foreign workers to the United States, as he tries to carry out his campaign pledges to put “America First.” Trump will sign an executive.


Theresa May’s announcement catches U.K. off guard

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s announcement of snap polls caught many off guard as she had earlier.


China offers Philippines talks if South China Sea court ignored:...

Shanghai: China is ready to start negotiations with the Philippines on South China Sea-related issues.


Australians vote in cliffhanger election

Sydney: Australians flocked to vote in national elections Saturday with conservative leader Malcolm Turnbull.


China celebrates Communist Party’s 95th birthday, Xi warns on graft,...

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned on Friday that the biggest threat to the rulingCommunist.


Will not accept UN tribunal verdict on South China Sea:...

Beijing: China will not accept any third party settlement with regard to territorial and maritime disputes.


EU meets without Britain for first time since Brexit vote

Brussels: Europe`s leaders meet Wednesday without Britain for the first time following its shock decision.


US accuses Russia of harassing, intimidating diplomats

District of Columbia: The United States has complained to Russia about a mounting campaign of harassment.


Chinese Asst Minister terms border dispute and ‘some other issues’...

Beijing: China has said the vexed border dispute with India and some “emerging new issues”.


China says has stopped communication mechanism with Taiwan

Beijing: The Chinese government said on Saturday it had stopped a communication mechanism with Taiwan.