The Chinese telecoms firm Huawei is suing the United States for excluding it from government contracts.
The firm argues a law passed last year is unconstitutional.
In a statement on Thursday, the company said it had filed a lawsuit in the district court in Texas, calling for the ban to be overturned.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports:
Iran confirms death of security chief Larijani
Iran has confirmed the death of senior political figure Ali Larijani, a key member of the country’s security establishment, amid ongoing regional conflict.
Washington targets Iran's fortified missile sites near Hormuz
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced late on Tuesday that its forces are carrying out strikes at fortified missile sites on the Iranian coast near the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill six people, Lebanese authorities say
Israeli airstrikes in Beirut killed at least six people on Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, shaking the heart of the Lebanese capital as Israel intensified its offensive against Hezbollah.
Trump says NATO's refusal to help on Iran is 'very foolish'
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States had been informed by most of its NATO allies that they did not want to get involved with the country's military operation in Iran, a move he described as a "very foolish mistake".
Dubai authorities have confirmed on Wednesday the success of all air interception operations, with no injuries reported.
The UAE's General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat has confirmed that Eid Al-Fitr prayers will not be held in open prayer grounds or outdoor spaces, and will be confined only to mosques across the country in efforts to ensure the safety of the public.
UAE authorities have announced on Wednesday morning that they are responding to another wave of missile and drone threats from Iran.
