Iran general warns conflicts in the Gulf may spread

DUBAI/WASHINGTON - Any conflict in the Gulf region may spread uncontrollably and threaten the lives of US troops, a senior Iranian military commander said on Sunday after US President Donald Trump said he would impose further sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

UN financial crisis years in the making

The United Nations' financial crisis is undermining the organization's mandates and reform efforts, according to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who called on the international community to fully support the organization.

Guangzhou fair set to facilitate trade, exchanges

Exhibitors and buyers at the China International SME Fair, which opens on Monday in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province, are expected to find development solutions, make business partners and tap market potential around the world.

Watchdog monitoring quality management of SMEs nationwide

China's top market watchdog said it will help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises acquire quality certification to improve their overall management performance.

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Leaders deadlocked over EU top jobs

European Union leaders failed to reach any agreement by early Friday morning on who should lead the European Commission and other top EU jobs.

Japan's washi paper torn by modern life

HIDAKA, Japan - Once an indispensable part of daily life in Japan, ultrathin washi paper was used for everything from writing and painting to lampshades, umbrellas and sliding doors, but demand has plunged as lifestyles have become more Westernized.

India celebrates 5th Intl Yoga Day

RANCHI, India - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the way on Friday on International Yoga Day, this year with the theme of stopping climate change.

Dialogue is answer to trade friction

Dialogue and greater cooperation is the answer to trade friction between China and the United States, said Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, president of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly.

US Senate blocks arms sale to three Arab countries

WASHINGTON - The US Senate voted on Thursday to block the Trump administration's effort to complete 22 arms sale to three Arab countries without congressional review.

Trump calls off Iran raid at last minute

WASHINGTON/DUBAI - US President Donald Trump approved military strikes against Iran on Friday in retaliation for the downing of a US surveillance drone, but called off the attacks at the last minute, The New York Times reported.

Putin: US Huawei stance a bid to contain China's development

The United States was seeking to contain China's development when it took action against Chinese telecom giant Huawei, and it is now doing the same thing to Russia, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin who made the comment during his annual televised Q&A with the Russian people on Thursday.