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Biden says United States would come to Taiwan's defense
In August, a Biden administration official said U.S. policy on Taiwan had not changed
22 Oct 2021 2:13 PM
Trump announces launch of his very own social media site 'Truth Social'
An earlier effort to launch a blog on his existing website was abandoned after the page drew dismal views
21 Oct 2021 1:44 PM
US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated travellers
The US had already announced that it would lift bans in November on all vaccinated air passengers who undergo testing and contact tracing
13 Oct 2021 10:05 AM
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the first bisexual Superman
The coming out of America's most famous superhero comes as more comic books embrace diversity
12 Oct 2021 7:14 PM
3 US-based economists receive economics Nobel Prize
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said the three have 'completely reshaped empirical work in the economic sciences'
11 Oct 2021 3:59 PM
US says Taliban talks in Doha were 'candid and professional'
The US side reiterated that the Taliban would be judged on their actions, not just their words
11 Oct 2021 7:52 AM
Global COVID-19 deaths hit 50 lakhs as Delta variant sweeps the world
As a region, South America has the highest death toll in the world accounting for 21% of all reported deaths
02 Oct 2021 11:16 AM
US surpasses 700,000 Covid deaths: Johns Hopkins
The grim threshold comes with an average of well over 1,000 dying each day, in a country where 55.7 pc of the population is fully vaccinated
02 Oct 2021 10:45 AM
US woman who survived 1918 flu, world war succumbs to COVID
The flu pandemic killed about 675,000 Americans — a death toll eclipsed this month by the 2020-21 coronavirus pandemic
01 Oct 2021 11:38 AM
U.S. bars flight from landing with Americans from Kabul: Report
Biden's administration has said its top priority is repatriating Americans and green card holders unable to leave Afghanistan
29 Sep 2021 10:40 AM
US generals say they recommended keeping 2,500 troops in Afghanistan
Milley, McKenzie and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin were grilled by members of the Senate Armed Services Committee about the US withdrawal
29 Sep 2021 10:00 AM
Pfizer vaccine for kids may not be available until November
The company said Tuesday it provided health regulators with data from a recent study of its vaccine in children 5 to 11 years old
29 Sep 2021 9:16 AM
Three dead, several injured after Amtrak train derails in Montana
The train had about 147 passengers and 13 crew members onboard
26 Sep 2021 9:01 AM
PM Modi targets Pakistan, China at UN general assembly
Urges world to be alert so that no nation takes advantage of Afghan situation
26 Sep 2021 6:44 AM
US, Pakistan face each other again on Afghanistan threats
American officials accused Pakistan of playing a double game by promising to fight terrorism while cultivating the Taliban
25 Sep 2021 12:55 PM
PM Modi raises issue of H-1B visas with President Biden: Foreign Secretary Shringla
The technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China
25 Sep 2021 12:04 PM
Quad leaders pledge to work together for peace and prosperity in Indo-Pacific region
Opening the summit, President Biden said the four democracies have come together to take on common challenges from COVID-19 to climate
25 Sep 2021 10:19 AM
US rules out adding India or Japan to security alliance with Australia and UK
On September 15, Joe Biden, Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson jointly announced the formation of AUKUS
23 Sep 2021 11:52 AM
FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk
Under the FDA authorization, vaccinated Americans are eligible for a third dose six months after receiving their second Pfizer shot
23 Sep 2021 9:20 AM
COVID: Vaccinated passengers from India, other nations can travel to US from November
The US announced that strict protocols will be in place from early November to curb the spread of COVID-19 from international passengers
21 Sep 2021 11:52 AM
Columns
Economic woes, agrarian discontent, and regional dynamics may pose hurdles for BJP's electoral prospects.
The Middle East conflict is complex, with Iran and Israel adopting strategies to neutralize each other
Supreme Court overturns Rs 8,000 crore award, citing miscarriage of justice; DMRC absolved from exorbitant payment
Opposition gains ground as President Yoon faces domestic discontent and foreign policy complexities