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Iran, Singapore eye joint tanker line

ENERGY

Iran, Singapore eye joint tanker line

Iran has signed a deal with Singapore to launch a joint tanker line for transporting oil products and petrochemicals that will start in East Asia and expand to as far as West Africa.

Black activists disrupt Trump rally

POLITICS

Black activists disrupt Trump rally

A campaign rally for US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was repeatedly disrupted on Monday by black activists.

China preparing for mass layoffs - report

BUSINESS

China preparing for mass layoffs - report

China is reportedly planning to lay off 5-6 million workers from what is known as the "zombie industries" - enterprises that are suffering from a supply glut.

'Saudi discusses Syria incursion with US'

SYRIA

'Saudi discusses Syria incursion with US'

A Saudi official says the kingdom and the US discussed the possibility of a ground incursion in Syria two weeks ago but they have not made a decision.

Iranians to use Asian credit cards soon

ECONOMY

Iranians to use Asian credit cards soon

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says Asian credit cards provided by the Japanese and Chinese banks will be available to the Iranians before September.

US, Russia to only target ISIL, Nusra

FOREIGN POLICY

US, Russia to only target ISIL, Nusra

US Secretary of State John Kerry says Washington and Moscow have agreed not to discuss alleged violations of a ceasefire in Syria.