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511. Trump hits China with more tariffs, sharply escalating trade dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to impose a 10% tariff on $300 billion of Chinese imports from Sept. 1, sharply escalating a bruising trade war between the world’s largest economies and jolting financial markets. ...

512. Bloomberg: Turkey has abandoned the West

In an opinion piece Bloomberg's editorial board writes that Turkey is an increasingly erratic ally that is no longer worth the risks. ...

513. No time for mixed signals

We are entering a very thorny patch in Greek-Turkish relations. Turkey’s activities within Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), combined with the standoff with the United States over Ankara’s acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile defense system are increasing the tension further in Greece’s wider region. ...

514. Trump says 'not fair' that U.S. can't sell F-35s to Turkey

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday it is “not fair” to either Turkey or the United States that Washington cannot sell Ankara billions of dollars worth of F-35 fighter jets after it bought a Russian air defense system...

515. David Harris: US closer to Greece, Cyprus, Israel

Washington recognizes Greece’s strategic value and reliability as an ally, attributes that only grow stronger as doubts deepen over Turkey’s stance, American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO David Harris tells Kathimerini in an interview...

516. First parts of Russian S-400 system delivered to Turkey

Turkey’s purchase of the Russian defense systems, which Washington says are not compatible with NATO’s defense network, is one of a series of issues which have put the allies at odds. ...

517. Britain says Iran attempted to block its oil tanker

Three Iranian vessels tried to block the passage of a British ship through the Strait of Hormuz but withdrew after warnings from a British warship, the British government said on Thursday. ...

518. Trump congratulates Mitsotakis, pledges to maintain close cooperation

The two leaders expressed their mutual interest in working together and continuing strong cooperation between the United States and Greece, the White House said. ...

519. Two women at the top of EU decision making

Under the deal, Ursula von der Leyen, a close ally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, will replace Jean-Claude Juncker as president of the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm...

520. Genius or joker?

Loose cannon or influential statesman - what kind of British prime minister would Boris Johnson make on the world stage? Judging by his time as foreign secretary, possibly both...

521. Winds of War

522. Trump calls off Iran strikes at the last minute

523. Belt and Road Initiative different from make oneself great again slogans says Chinese Ambassador

524. The Trump factor

525. Lira falls as Washington weighs sanctions against Turkey

526. Chinese Ambassador to Cyprus: No one stands to win in a trade war

527. Motive behind tanker attacks unclear

528. Don’t mess with the US Congress

529. Sixteen years on, frustration with Ankara resurfaces

530. The truisms of Mr Pamboridis

Will the Democratic Rally’s political bureau tackle all the issues or are they going to sweep things under the rug on the pretense that DISY remains the strongest party?...

531. Palmer: Ankara has been repeatedly advised to change course

532. World leaders mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day

533. Trump welcomed to Buckingham Palace by Queen Elizabeth

534. Trump wades into Britain's 'interesting' Brexit crisis

535. Israel to hold new elections after Netanyahu fails to form coalition

536. US may suspend training of Turkish pilots for F-35 jets over Russia missile deal

537. Trump’s bimonthly report on Cyprus sent to Congress

538. Google suspends business with Huawei

539. Lakkotrypis: Cyprus energy developments an incentive for Turkey

540. Son-in-law diplomacy