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US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Move to exit Paris pact makes US lose moral heft

The world can do without a Democratic leader signing on climate agreements and his Republican successor rescinding them.

7 Nov 2019 1:59 AM IST

In the first three quarters of fiscal 2019, US Citizenship and Immigration Services adjudicators denied 24 per cent of H-1B petitions

Massive H-1B denial rates for Indian IT companies under Trump Admin:...

The denial rate of H-1B petitions for initial employment for Amazon, Microsoft, Intel and Google in 2015 was just 1 pc.

6 Nov 2019 8:45 AM IST

The two sides announced a mini-deal on Friday to reduce some tariffs. (Representational Image)

US quietly expelled two Chinese diplomats who drove onto military...

The incident comes as the United States and China, the world's two biggest economies, wrangle over trade.

16 Dec 2019 9:50 AM IST

In return, the United States would suspend tariffs on Chinese goods due to go into effect on Sunday and reduce others, US officials said. (Photo: Representational)

US China trade deal cuts tariffs for Beijing promise of big farm...

Beijing has agreed to import at least USD 200 billion in additional US goods and services over the next two years.

14 Dec 2019 1:18 PM IST

The H-1B programme offers temporary US visas that allow companies to hire highly skilled foreign professionals working in areas with shortages of qualified American workers. (Photo: Representational | File)

Several foreigners face deportation as pay to stay visa racket busted

As part of this investigation, numerous foreign nationals face administrative immigration violations.

31 Jan 2019 12:39 PM IST

Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency, freeing up the Wisconsin National Guard for emergency work. (Photo: AFP)

Snow wallops US Midwest as it braces for extreme cold

More than 1,000 flights were canceled at two airports in Chicago, a major regional hub and America's third largest city.

30 Jan 2019 10:57 AM IST

Though Dubai depends less on oil income, fluctuations in crude oil prices have affected all sectors of its economy. The slowdown took its toll on the small and unorganised sectors in the form of unpaid outstanding dues for companies, unpaid wages for workers and large scale job losses.

US could offer oil at discount to compensate for Iran curbs

Crude imports from US may more than double to USD 8 billion this year.

21 Jan 2019 9:59 AM IST

IOCs current capacity stands at about 1.62 million bpd including 230,00 bpd controlled by its subsidiary Chennai Petroleum Corp.

IOC signs USD 1.5 billion deal to buy US crude oil

This is the first term contract finalised by any Indian PSU oil company for import of US origin crude oil grades.

18 Feb 2019 5:12 PM IST

The India mission and consulates have visited several detention centres throughout the US to extend consular assistance to the detained students, the MEA said.

US, India hold talks to calm trade tensions, Ross joins by video

Washington has also had a longstanding grievance with India over its large trade deficit with the United States.

14 Feb 2019 5:28 PM IST

Narendra Modi told Trump in an Oval Office meeting in June, 2017, Never has a country given so much away for so little in return as the United States in Afghanistan, The Washington Post quoted sources as saying. (Photo: File | PTI)

US considers withdrawal of zero tariffs for India: sources

Bilateral trade stood at USD 126 billion in 2017, is widely seen to be performing at nearly a quarter of its potential.

8 Feb 2019 4:43 PM IST

In his second annual State of the Union address, Trump said he has accelerated Americas negotiations to reach a political settlement in Afghanistan (Photo:Twitter)

Trump says talks with Taliban 'constructive', hopes to reach...

Informing Congress that his administration is holding 'constructive talks' with the Taliban.

6 Feb 2019 11:19 AM IST

In April 2018, US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it had received 1,90,000 H-1B visa petitions.

H-1B rule change keeps qualification in, talent out

The change in rule will lead to an estimated increase of up to 16 pc in the number of selected petitions for H-1B...

1 Feb 2019 11:01 AM IST