Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States on August 22. (AFP)

‘Asked too much, offered too little’: Canada PM Carney on why trade deal with US fell through

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that the United States “asked too much” and “offered too little” after rejecting what he described as a “bad deal” on trade in a fresh setback in relations between the two historic allies. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States on August…

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A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran

Iran set to impose even harsher punishment for any contact with foreign media

Iran’s parliament passed a resolution early this week that would increase punishments for Iranians who interact in any way with foreign media outlets, organizations or individuals.  If the legislation is approved by higher authorities as expected, any contact with U.S. media entities, foreign embassies or institutions — whether it takes place inside or outside Iran…

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David.

    Rubio designates US scholar Min Zin wrongfully detained in China

    NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration has designated an American scholar detained in China as wrongfully held after he traveled there at Beijing’s invitation, escalating his case just weeks before President Donald Trump is set to host Chinese President Xi Jinping. Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that U.S. citizen…

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      Trump issues the world an ultimatum on Iran: Will China become the next target of US economic pressure?

      Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is the editor-in-chief of News.Az and director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. This article reflects the author’s personal views and does not necessarily represent those of News.Az. Donald Trump’s newly announced phase of economic warfare against Iran appears, at first glance, to be aimed at Tehran. But if Washington truly…

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