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Shehbaz-Biden meeting likely during Pakistan PM's US visit, says report

The Prime Minister, who will be accompanied by key members of his federal cabinet is scheduled to address the UNGA on September 23

US judge orders Elon Musk's Tesla to tell laid-off employees about lawsuit

The electric car-maker Tesla was sued by two employees in June, who were sacked in the mass layoff at the company

US Prez Biden calls South Africa a vital voice despite Russia stance

President Joe Biden praised South Africa as a vital voice on the global stage as he hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday at the White House for talks that were expected to touch on the two nations' differences on Russia's war in Ukraine and more. In a brief appearance before the media at the start of their meeting, Biden made no direct mention that Ramaphosa is among African leaders who have maintained a neutral stance in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. South Africa abstained from a United Nations vote condemning Russia's actions and calling for a mediated settlement. But the president seemed to offer a subtle recognition that the two countries have their differences. We really need to make sure we fully understand one another, said Biden, who heaped praise on Ramaphosa for his country's leadership on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of climate change and other issues. Ahead of the meeting, South Africa's international relations minister, Naledi Pando

As US' IPO market languishes, stock listings head east to booming China

Stock listings in Asia have raised $104 billion this year, accounting for a record 68% of global volume, data compiled by Bloomberg show

Ahead of midterm elections, Trump coins India-US friendship slogan in Hindi

Former US president Donald Trump has coined an India-US friendship slogan in Hindi as part of his efforts to woo the influential Indian-American community before the mid-term elections in November. Bharat and America sabse achhe dost Trump is seen rehearsing and saying in a video released by the Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC). The slogan in English means "India and the United States are best friends". In the short 30-second video, Trump is seen seated with his supporter Chicago-based businessman Shalabh Kumar from the Republican Hindu Coalition. The new slogan is inspired by the phenomenal success of the 2016 slogan of Trump in Hindi Abki Baar Trump Sarkar which had caught the imagination of the Indian Americans then and had played a key part in his victories in some of the key swing states. Kumar who has been instrumental in both Trump's slogans Abki Baar Trump Sarkar and Bharat and America sabse achhe dost told PTI in an interview this week that he and the RHC plan to run the .

US readies $600 mn military aid for Ukraine to boost counteroffensive

The Biden administration is set to announce this week that it will send another roughly $600 million in military aid to Ukraine, as the U.S. rushes more weapons to fuel Kyiv's counteroffensive that has reclaimed large stretches of the embattled country and forced Russian troops to retreat. U.S. officials familiar with the matter said an announcement could come as early as Thursday, or possibly Friday. It would be the 21st time that the Defense Department has pulled weapons and other equipment off the shelves to deliver to Ukraine. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a pending announcement, said the package will include more of the same types of ammunition and equipment that have helped Ukrainian forces beat back the Russian forces in portions of the east and south. The decision to move on new aid quickly on the heels of a nearly $2.9 billion infusion of aid and financing support announced last week and more than $3 billion announced in late August ...

US provided over $53 mn this year to support flood response in Pakistan: WH

The US has provided over USD 53 million this year alone to support disaster resilience and flood response in Pakistan, the White House said Thursday. The cash-strapped nation has been struggling with the worst floods in the past 30 years, leaving more than 1,400 dead and 33 million people affected since early June. A third of the country is submerged in water and one in every seven persons is badly affected by the floods that have led to an estimated USD 12 billion in losses that have left about 78,000 square kilometres (21 million acres) of crops under water. We've provided a total of USD 53.1 million this year alone to support disaster resilience and flood response in Pakistan. Additionally, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) is airlifting 41,200 kitchen sheets, 1,500 rolls of plastic sheeting, 35,000 plastic tarps and 8,700 shelter fixing kits helping more than 300,000 people with shelter and household needs, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters at h

iPhone maker Foxconn's India plant should draw lessons from the US

Wisconsin never hit its targets. And neither will Gujarat

US CDC launches monkeypox vaccine equity programme to tackle disparities

"We have a responsibility to address inequities that have been highlighted by this outbreak, and this programme will help make a difference," said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky

PM Modi's outreach to Vladimir Putin risks putting India in US crosshairs

Modi so far has managed to thread the needle between the two sides while advancing India's own interests. He's sought cheaper oil and much-needed weapons, to counter Beijing's aggression

US railroads reach tentative deal with workers, averting a strike

US President Joe Biden announced the deal in a statement early Thursday morning, calling it 'a win for tens of thousands of rail workers who worked tirelessly through the pandemic'

US confirms Indian-American Shefali Duggal as new envoy to the Netherlands

Shefali Razdan Duggal, an Indian-American political activist, has been confirmed by US Senate as the country's next envoy to the Netherlands. Razdan Duggal, 50, was confirmed by the US Senate by a voice vote along with two other confirmations to senior administrative positions. A Kashmiri Pandit, Razdan Duggal was born in Haridwar and moved with her family to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the age of two. Thereafter she moved to Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of five, where she grew up. She graduated from Miami University and earned her master's from New York University. I was born in India, but I was made in the United States, Razdan Duggal told members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during her confirmation hearing in July. Razdan Duggal is an experienced political activist, women's rights advocate, and human rights, campaigner. She is a former presidential Appointee to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Council and continues to serve as a Western Regional Advisor.

California man sues Tesla for 'deceiving' customers about self-driving cars

A California man claims the electric-car maker has "deceptively and misleadingly marketed" its driver-assistance systems

Rajnath conveys concerns to US over sustenance package for Pak's F-16 fleet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday conveyed to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin India's concerns over Washington's decision to provide sustenance package for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet fleet. Singh apprised Austin about India's concerns on the issue during a telephonic conversation. "I conveyed India's concern at the recent US decision to provide sustenance package for Pakistan's F-16 fleet," the defence minister said on Twitter. The US has planned to provide Foreign Military Sales (FMS) worth USD 450 million for hardware, software and spares for the F-16 fighter fleet of Pakistan. "Had a warm and productive telephonic conversation with the US Secretary of Defence, Mr. Lloyd Austin. We discussed growing convergence of strategic interests and enhanced defence & security cooperation," Singh said. "We also discussed ways to strengthen technological and industrial collaboration and also explore cooperation in emerging and critical technologies," he said. Singh said he was

California wildfire grows to almost 49,761 acres; firefighting underway

The Mosquito Fire, first reported on the evening of September 6, has so far destroyed 46 structures, damaged five structures and was still threatening 5,848 structures

Court in US permits mega antitrust case against Google to proceed

The judge, however, dismissed claims of collusion between Google and Facebook (now Meta) in the "Jedi Blue" programme

Ever had a purple tomato? USDA approves GM crop variety for cultivation

With the approval, the crop is free from regulations and may be grown freely across the USA. However, the fruit will have to go through more scrutiny before being sold in the markets

1 reported injured after blast at Northeastern University in Boston

A police bomb squad rushed to the campus of Northeastern University in Boston late Tuesday to examine a suspicious package, and there were unconfirmed reports of an explosion and minor injuries to at least one person. Boston police said they were investigating two packages that had been left near the university's Holmes Hall. They declined to elaborate, but WCVB-TV said an individual was taken to a hospital and that firefighters and paramedics were at the scene. WBZ-AM radio, citing unidentified police officials, said the person suffered minor injuries. Police responded shortly before 8 p.m., and the university asked students who had gathered for an evening journalism class at the hall to evacuate the building. Northeastern is a private university in downtown Boston.

Dollar index sees biggest single-day percentage gain since March 2020

It was still below last week's two-decade peak of 110.79. The index turned positive after the data release

US has flown 10 missions into flood-hit Pakistan with aid, says Pentagon

The US has so far flown 10 missions into Pakistan, with C-17 and C-130 aircrafts to deliver over one million pounds of critical humanitarian supplies and equipment to Pakistani people affected by flooding from deadly monsoon rains, the Pentagon has said. The Department of Defence (DOD) is in support of the US Agency for International Development's efforts to provide assistance to Pakistan in the wake of massive flooding and the humanitarian assistance crisis there. The current floods triggered by monsoon rains in Pakistan have so far killed nearly 1,400 people and injured another 12,728, while damaging 6,674 km of road and destroying over 1.7 million houses. "Our condolences certainly go out to those who've been impacted by this terrible natural disaster, Pentagon Spokesperson Patrick Ryder told reporters at a news conference on Tuesday. To date, the DOD has supported the US government's USAID-led response by providing critical airlift and staging support. US Air Force C-17 and C-1