Trump plan to slash US troops sparks concern in Germany Germany on Sunday voiced concern at reports that President Donald Trump plans to cut the number of US troops stationed in Germany, amid fears it could weaken a key pillar of NATO defence in the region.

Air traffic controllers face the strain with rising flights

The air traffic controllers are responsible for safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic by organising orders of airplanes and controlling their distances between each other when they take off and land at the airports.

UN agrees sanctioned N.Korea official to attend Olympics

The UN Security Council on Thursday gave permission for a North Korean official under international sanctions to travel to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics along with Kim Jong Un's sister, diplomats said.

Koreas start first official talks in two years

North and South Korea began their first official talks in more than two years on Tuesday, focussing on the forthcoming Winter Olympics after months of tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programme.

UK minister quits as sexual harassment scandal deepens

British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon quit the government Wednesday, stepping down from ministerial office in a developing scandal over sexual harassment at Westminster.

Fouth industrial revolution challenges SMEs

There are three main challenges that small and medium-sized enterprises in Việt Nam face with the advent of the fourth industrial revolution, a senior member of the US-ASEAN Business Council has said.

Palestinians need Trump two-state pledge before peace: officials

 Donald Trump's team must commit to a two-state solution and oppose Israeli settlement construction before the US president's peace push can move forward, Palestinian officials said on Wednesday.

Trump warns North Korea of ’fire and fury’

President Donald Trump issued an apocalyptic warning to North Korea on Tuesday, saying it faces "fire and fury" over its missile programme, hours after US media reported Pyongyang has successfully miniaturised a nuclear warhead.

Foiled Australia plane plot directed by Islamic State: police1

A senior Islamic State commander directed a group of Australian men to build a bomb destined for an Etihad Airways flight out of Sydney, with a second poisonous gas plot also in the works, police alleged Friday.

Germany’s Merkel to seek fourth term, says ally

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel intends to stand for a fourth term in next September's elections, a close political ally said Tuesday.