Fundamentally, factors that shape the trade policy are changing. It is now majorly about security and political considerations rather than efficiency or multilateral rules.

Iran will deliver an immediate response in case of an attack by the United States, the army spokesman said Thursday, warning that US military bases in the region or an aircraft carrier could be targets.

UN chief Antonio Guterres called Thursday for “restraint” from authorities towards protesters in the United States after immigration agents killed two US citizens this month demonstrating against deportation raids in Minneapolis.