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Chairman Of Oil Giant Saudi Aramco Replaced By An Ally Of The Crown Prince
Friday, September 06, 2019
Oil giant Saudi Aramco's chairman has been removed and replaced with a close ally of the crown prince. The company fuels the Saudi economy and the change in leadership could be risky.
Dairy Farmers Hurt By Trade War
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Exports of U.S. dairy products to China have dropped more than 50% because of the trade war. The U.S. is losing out at a time when Chinese consumers are eating more cheese and drinking more milk.
Government Deadline Approaches To Ban Chinese-Made Surveillance Cameras
Thursday, August 08, 2019
There are thousands of Chinese-made surveillance cameras in government buildings across the United States. Congress is banning them Aug. 13, but it's unclear how that will be carried out.
United Arab Emirates Withdraws From Conflict In Yemen
Wednesday, August 07, 2019
After four years of fighting a conflict that has killed thousands of people and created a humanitarian disaster, the United Arab Emirates is withdrawing troops in Yemen
Huawei Reports Its Revenue Is Soaring Despite Roadblocks From The U.S.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Chinese tech giant, Huawei, says its revenue soared 23% in the first half of this year, despite the Trump administration placing the company on an export blacklist.
Huawei Says Revenue Jumped 23% Despite Tensions With U.S.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Sales in the six months through June were just over $58.3 billion. But Huawei Chairman Liang Hua says the company will "face difficulties" in the second half because of U.S. restrictions.
Trump Meets With Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
President Trump met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan to discuss trade, repairing relations between the two nations and ending the 18-year war in Afghanistan.
U.S. and U.K. At Odds Over How To Deal With Rising Tensions With Iran
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
For weeks Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been touting a plan for a shipping security coalition in the Persian Gulf. It still hasn't come together and he's told Britain to protect its ships itself.
U.S. Shoots Down Iranian Drone After Iran Says It Seized Small Tanker In Persian Gulf
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Iran announced on Thursday it seized a small tanker in the Persian Gulf, highlighting the ongoing tensions at sea as the U.S. tries to find ways to secure the waterway.
News Brief: Fourth Of July Recap, Sudan, Canada-Saudi Arms Deal
Friday, July 05, 2019
We recap the Fourth of July in Washington, D.C., have an update on Sudan and look at controversy over an arms deal between Canada and Saudi Arabia.
To Evade U.S. Sanctions, Iranian Tankers 'Go Dark'
Thursday, July 04, 2019
Tankers carrying Iranian oil and gas are employing a tried and true method of masking their cargo or 'going dark' as a way to evade U.S. sanctions. Their main customer is China.
U.S. And Iran Disagree Over Whether Drone Was Shot Down Over Iranian Territory
Thursday, June 20, 2019
With Iran shooting down a U.S. drone, a look at the rules in the Persian Gulf and who would know the truth about air space and where the incident occurred.
U.N. Report Implicates Saudi Crown Prince In Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
After a five-month probe of Khashoggi's death, a special U.N. investigator concluded it was "inconceivable that an operation of this scale could be implemented without the Crown Prince being aware."
For Saudi Military Vehicle Deal, Canada Weighs Jobs And Human Rights
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
An agreement for Canada to sell light armored vehicles to Saudi Arabia continues to stir debate.
White House Struggles To Convince Allies That Iran Is Responsible For Tanker Attacks
Monday, June 17, 2019
The European allies that the U.S. would need to mobilize against Iran are skeptical of the Trump administration's claims of evidence of Iranian attacks.
Vancouver Has Been Transformed By Chinese Immigrants
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
Chinese immigrants and investors have bought businesses and property, made philanthropic contributions and supported the arts. But some Vancouver residents feel priced out of the real estate market.
The U.S. Ratchets Up Sanctions On Iran And North Korea
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
The United States' financial system dominates transactions around the world and firms scramble to make sure they don't violate newly imposed sanctions.
Google Restricts Huawei's Access To Android Systems After Trump Ban
Monday, May 20, 2019
Google plans to restrict Huawei's access to Android systems. The move comes after the Trump administration added the Chinese tech giant to a trade blacklist on Thursday.
U.S. Targets Huawei Amid Trade Talks With China
Friday, May 17, 2019
The Trump administration's blacklisting of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei could disrupt the company's supply, and slow down the rollout of global 5G networks.
Trump's Efforts To Develop Saudi Arabia's Nuclear Energy Program Has Some Concerned
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
There is bipartisan concern about the Trump administration's efforts to assist Saudi Arabia in developing nuclear energy, and whether it could lead to a weapons program.