Germany Mulls Measures Against US Over Nord Stream 2 Sanctions – Report

Germany is considering countermeasures against the United States should the latter deliver on its promise to slap new sanctions on the Russian-led Nord Stream 2 project to block the gas pipeline’s completion, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing unnamed German officials. … Read More >Germany Mulls Measures Against US Over Nord Stream 2 Sanctions – Report

EU Chocolate Association Says New US Tariffs to Make European Products Uncompetitive

The European Association of the Chocolate, Biscuits, and Confectionery voiced its concern that the new US tariffs on EU goods as part of an aircraft subsidy dispute could lead to the European products losing their major overseas market and becoming uncompetitive, Muriel Korter, the association’s economic affairs director, said. … Read More >EU Chocolate Association Says New US Tariffs to Make European Products Uncompetitive

Hamas says annexation of West Bank would be ‘DECLARATION OF WAR’ that Israel would ‘regret bitterly’

Israel will pay an “unprecedented price” if it goes ahead with plans to annex parts of the West Bank, Hamas has warned, saying the move would be a “declaration of war” on Palestinians. … Read More >Hamas says annexation of West Bank would be ‘DECLARATION OF WAR’ that Israel would ‘regret bitterly’

Iran has ‘no problem’ talking to US if it apologizes & offers refund over nuclear deal – President Rouhani

Nothing is preventing Tehran from engaging in talks with Washington, provided that it comes up with apologies – and reimbursement – for losses in the 2015 nuclear pact America walked out on, President Hassan Rouhani has said. … Read More >Iran has ‘no problem’ talking to US if it apologizes & offers refund over nuclear deal – President Rouhani