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ESMA-Indian regulators logjam: European banks' loss may aid US peers

Foreign investors may switch to custodians backed by American banks for India exposure

US treasury secy Janet Yellen to visit India on Nov 11 for EFP dialogue

Yellen will meet with tech sector haeds, visit Microsoft India Development Center, and hold a bilateral meeting with FM Sitharaman

US President Biden says 'we're gonna free Iran' as protests there go on

President Joe Biden on Thursday told supporters we're gonna free Iran after audience members appeared to call on him to address the ongoing protests that have spread through that country in the aftermath of the death of a young woman in the custody of its security forces. Don't worry, we're gonna free Iran," Biden said in an aside during a campaign rally for Democratic Rep. Mike Levin. He added, They're gonna free themselves pretty soon. Biden made the comments as supporters in the crowd held up cellphones displaying the message FREE IRAN. The Biden administration has faced growing criticism from Iranian American activists who are calling on the White House to abandon its efforts to resurrect the Iran nuclear deal because of the protests. The administration announced sanctions last month against Iranian officials for the brutal treatment of demonstrators following the September death of Mahsa Amini after her arrest by Iran's morality police. The administration has also recently hi

Donald Trump again hints at running for office in 2024 presidential polls

He made the remark while addressing a Republican campaign rally in Sioux City, Iowa on Thursday for the November 8 midterm elections, the BBC reported.

US risks losing talented foreigners holding H1-B visa to Canada: Study

But granting employment authorisation to all spouses of H-1B visa holders would encourage more skilled migrants, including Indians, to choose the US over Canada, the study revealed.

Paul Pelosi discharged from hospital a week after violent assault

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her husband, Paul Pelosi, was released from the hospital Thursday after his treatment for injuries from a violent assault last week in which he was attacked with a hammer. Pelosi said, Paul remains under doctors' care as he continues to progress on a long recovery process and convalescence. He is now home." Law enforcement officers who responded to the break-in early last Friday witnessed Paul Pelosi being struck in the head with the hammer at least once, according to court documents. Officials said the assault was captured on the officers' body cameras. Pelosi was taken to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Speaker Pelosi said her husband was grateful to the 911 operator who directed police to the family residence, emergency responders and the entire hospital staff for their excellent and compassionate life-saving treatment." The Pelosi family is thankful for the beautiful outpouring of love, support and prayers from around the world," she .

US condemns attack on former Pak PM Imran Khan during protest march

The United States on Thursday condemned the attack on former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan during his protest march and said violence has no place in politics and America is deeply committed to a democratic and peaceful Pakistan. The United States strongly condemns the shooting of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and others at a political rally. We wish Imran Khan and all others who were injured a quick and thorough recovery, and we offer our condolences to the family of the individual who was killed, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. Violence has no place in politics, and we call on all parties to refrain from violence, harassment, and intimidation. The United States is deeply committed to a democratic and peaceful Pakistan, and we stand with the Pakistani people, Blinken said in a statement. Khan sustained bullet injury on his leg when a gunman opened fire on the container-mounted-truck carrying him during his protest march in Pakistan's Punjab province, ..

Judge to appoint monitor for Trump's company to ensure no further fraud

A Manhattan judge said Thursday he will appoint an independent monitor to ensure there is no further fraud at former President Donald Trump's company, restricting its ability to freely make deals, sell assets and change its corporate structure. Judge Arthur Engoron ordered an outside watchdog as he presides over a lawsuit in which New York's attorney general alleges Trump and the Trump Organization misled banks and others about the value of prized assets, including golf courses and hotels bearing his name. Attorney General Letitia James says the company is continuing to engage in fraud and has taken steps to dodge potential penalties from her lawsuit, such as incorporating a new, similarly named entity - Trump Organization LLC - in September, just before the lawsuit was filed. Engoron wrote in an 11-page order that Trump and the Trump Organization demonstrated propensity to engage in persistent fraud and that appointing an outside monitor is the most prudent and narrowly tailored ..

US mid-term elections: Misinformation, conspiracy theories on the rise

Claims about the security of mail ballots have grown in recent weeks, as have baseless rumours about non-citizens voting

India abstains on Russia-sponsored UNSC resolution involving Ukraine

Only China voted with Russia on resolution calling for an inquiry into what Moscow alleged was a joint bio-warfare programme run by the US and Ukraine in violation of the Biological Weapons Convention

US condemns North Korea's launch of intercontinental ballistic missile

This action underscores the need to implement North Korea's related UNSC resolutions, which are intended to prohibit the country from acquiring the technologies needed to carry out missile tests

US logs 25,000 weekly child Covid cases in week ending October 27: Report

Reported cases are likely a substantial undercount of Covid-19 cases among children, said the report.

Saudi Arabia tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom, says officials

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom, three US officials said on Tuesday. The heightened concerns about a potential attack on Saudi Arabia come as the Biden administration is criticising Tehran for its crackdown on widespread protests and condemning it for sending hundreds of drones as well as technical support to Russia for use in its war in Ukraine. We are concerned about the threat picture, and we remain in constant contact through military and intelligence channels with the Saudis, the National Security Council said in a statement. We will not hesitate to act in the defence of our interests and partners in the region. Saudi Arabia did not respond to requests for comment. Iran's mission to the United Nations told The Associated Press on Wednesday the US claims are baseless. Western and Zionist regimes spread biased news aimed at creating a negative mood towards the Islamic Repub

America's best restaurant Chai Pani pays homage to India's fave snack food

Very few Indians know their favorite snack has an American connection, and it's a safe bet that even fewer Americans know their country's contribution to Indian street food

North Korea fires more than 10 missiles after threat: South Korea

South Korea says North Korea has fired a total of more than 10 missiles off its eastern and western coasts. South Korea's military said the missiles of various kinds flew toward the Korean Peninsula's eastern and western coasts, but gave no further details. Earlier South Korea's military said it detected the three North Korean short-range ballistic missiles fired off the peninsula's eastern coast. One of the missiles landed near the rivals' sea border, prompting South Korea to issue an air raid alert on one of its islands. The launches came hours after North Korea issued a veiled threat to use nuclear weapons to get the US and South Korea to pay the most horrible price in history an escalation of its fiery rhetoric targeting the ongoing large-scale military drills between its rivals. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement North Korea fired the missiles from its eastern coastal area of Wonsan on Wednesday morning. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said one of the missiles

Iran preparing for an attack on the kingdom, Saudi Arabia tell US

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom, three US officials have said. The heightened concerns about a potential attack on Saudi Arabia as the Biden administration is criticising Tehran for its crackdown on widespread protests and condemning it for sending hundreds of drones as well as technical support to Russia for use in its war in Ukraine. We are concerned about the threat picture, and we remain in constant contact through military and intelligence channels with the Saudis, the National Security Council said in a statement. We will not hesitate to act in the defense of our interests and partners in the region. Saudi Arabia did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Nor did Iran's mission to the United Nations. One of the officials who confirmed the intelligence sharing described it as a credible threat of an attack soon or within 48 hours. No US embassy or consulate in

Former Latin American leaders urge US to lift six-decade embargo on Cuba

Eighteen former Latin American and Caribbean leaders have signed a letter to US President Joe Biden asking the United States to remove its six-decade embargo on Cuba in the wake of devastation inflicted by Hurricane Ian. The letter, shared with The Associated Press ahead of its Wednesday release, also requests that Biden remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism for providing refuge to leaders of a guerrilla group that is now set to reenter peace talks with Colombia, an American ally. The letter comes as Cuba is suffering its worst economic, political and energy crises of the century so far, spurring a migratory exodus from the island. It was exacerbated by Hurricane Ian, which walloped western Cuba before hitting southern Florida late last month. We ask you, Mr President, to take into account this dramatic situation that thousands of Cubans are experiencing and do whatever is necessary to lift those restrictions that affect the most vulnerable, the letter reads. Amo

As China-US ties worsen, Hong Kong bankers fear for their careers

The defiant tone President Xi Jinping took toward the US got those hardworking financiers scared.

David DePape accused of attacking Paul Pelosi on a 'suicide mission'

The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home, beating her husband and seeking to kidnap her told police he was on a suicide mission and had plans to target other California and federal politicians, according to a Tuesday court filing. David DePape was ordered held without bail during his arraignment Tuesday in San Francisco Superior Court. His public defender entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf. It was the first public appearance since the early Friday attack for DePape, a fringe activist drawn to conspiracy theories. In court papers filed Tuesday, prosecutors detailed the attack in stark terms as part of their bid to keep DePape behind bars. DePape allegedly said he had other targets, including a local professor as well as several prominent state and federal politicians and members of their families. This case demands detention, Jenkins wrote in the court filing. Nothing less. The filing also said that Paul Pelosi was knocked unconscious by the hammer .

One dead, six wounded in gunfire in Halloween Party in Kansas City

One person was killed and six others were wounded after gunfire erupted at a crowded Halloween party in Kansas City, Kansas. The shooting happened Monday night at a large party at a Kansas City, Kansas home. Police said between 70 and 100 people were at the party. Police were called around 9 pm and found a 17-year-old dead and six others injured. One person was treated and released and the other five were listed in stable condition Tuesday afternoon, police said. The victims ranged in age from 15 to 18, with most being 15 and 16 years old. Police said in a news release that one person of interest had been taken into custody on Tuesday. Investigators were looking for four to six suspects. No other information on the suspects was released. The party was intended for younger teens and was supposed to be invitation only but it was promoted on social media, police said. The suspects, who were wearing costumes and masks, were asked to leave because they were older. They left but then .