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‘S Korea near deal to sell Iran 10 ships’

ECONOMY

‘S Korea near deal to sell Iran 10 ships’

Reports coming out of South Korea suggest that Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., a major shipyard in the Asian country, is set to clinch a deal to sell Iran 10 ships.

Angry China protests to US over Taiwan

CHINA

Angry China protests to US over Taiwan

Beijing regards Taiwan as part of its own territory awaiting reunification with China and any move implying independence for the island would anger Chinese leaders.

'Congress handed Trump weapon against Iran'

INTERVIEWS

'Congress handed Trump weapon against Iran'

The vote by Congress to extend sanctions against Iran will provide a “weapon” for incoming US President Donald Trump to terminate the Iran nuclear deal.

Oil surges 12% after OPEC deal

BUSINESS

Oil surges 12% after OPEC deal

Crude prices have soared after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed to cut crude output.