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The latest action completes the first round of USD 50 billion in products that President Donald Trump targeted after USD 34 billion in goods were hit with punitive duties on July 6. (Photo: File)World
Trump insists tremendous progress achieved in US-China trade talks

Responding to a question, Trump said the two countries have made

1 Feb 2019 10:28 AM IST

Aasia BibiWorld
US Congress introduces resolution to grant asylum to Aasia Bibi

A US lawmaker has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to grant asylum to Pakistani woman Aasia Bibi.

1 Feb 2019 10:17 AM IST

US President Donald TrumpWorld
Who wants Trump to be President? God does, says White House

CBN journalist David Brody tweeted Sanders' claim after the interview was taped.

31 Jan 2019 4:54 PM IST

US Authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime. (Photo: Facebook | Swaminarayan Temple)World
In new 'hate crime' incident, Hindu temple vandalised in Kentucky

The incident happened between Sunday night and Tuesday morning at the Swaminarayan Temple in Louisville, Kentucky.

31 Jan 2019 1:52 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)World
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

Afghan policemen keeping watch following blasts at a Shia cultural centre in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group in Kabul. (Photo: AFP)World
Kabul control slips in Afghanistan amid US talks with Taliban

SIGAR said the US has dramatically increased air strikes, dropping 6,823 bombs in the first 11 months of 2018.

31 Jan 2019 12:26 PM IST

The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialised fields.World
US unveils new, efficient H-1B visa rules to attract best talent

The final rule reverses the order by which USCIS selects H-1B petitions under the regular cap and the advanced degree...

31 Jan 2019 11:04 AM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May at a press conference at Downing Street in central London. (Photo: AFP)World
EU leaders say Brexit deal not open to renegotiation

We continue to urge the UK government to clarify its intentions with respect to the next steps as soon as possible, Mr...

31 Jan 2019 6:23 AM IST

Participants build audiences for their imaginary fake news sites, to stoke fear, anger and mistrust by manipulation of online content. (Photo: Pixabay)World
MIT study suggests crowdsourcing might be the solution to fake news

Respondents in the survey distrusted marginal websites, and there was agreement among general audience and professional...

30 Jan 2019 4:43 PM IST

The militants opened fire on security forces, triggering a gunbattle in which two ultras were killed. (Photo: Representational | File)World
Pakistan supported militant groups will continue attacks in India: US...

Militant groups supported by Pakistan will continue to conduct attacks in India and Afghanistan, according to America's...

30 Jan 2019 2:06 PM IST

In this June 1, 2018, photo, President Donald Trump walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, as he heads to Camp David for the weekend. Lawyers for President Donald Trump and Summer Zervos, a former Apprentice contestant who sued the president for saying her sexual misconduct claims were lies, are scheduled to be in court Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)World
US calls for Russian, Chinese nuclear transparency

The United States called for more transparency as it accused Russia and China of not fully reporting their nuclear...

30 Jan 2019 12:39 PM IST

A rising party star and vocal critic of President Trump, Kamala Harris, 54, is the fourth Democrat to join the battle for the partys nomination in the 2020 election. (Photo: AP)World
Indian origin Senator Kamala Harris' CNN town hall sets viewership...

Kamala Harris' town hall on CNN had an average of 1.957 million viewers which got the network its highest ratings ever.

30 Jan 2019 11:14 AM IST

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