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US backs TRIPS waiver: More to the story than just vaccine patents

Patents for complex biologics like vaccines is often governed by multiple patents, which may be owned by different entities.

US to work towards strengthening Israel's security: US Defence Secretary

During a meeting with Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz, visiting US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said the two countries shall continue close consultations on threats posed by Iran

Excess liquidity in US pushing PE and VC investment in India: Report

The report suggests that looking ahead the deal pipeline remains robust and investment teams of most large and medium-sized PE funds are working flat out negotiating multiple deals

India surpasses US to become fastest Covid-19 vaccine administering country

India has surpassed the US to become the fastest Covid-19 vaccinating country in the world with an average daily rate of 30,93,861 vaccine doses, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday

US President Biden moving vaccine eligibility date to April 19: Official

President Joe Biden was set to announce Tuesday that he is shaving about two weeks off his May 1 deadline for states to make all adults eligible for coronavirus vaccines

At first Cabinet meeting, US President Biden says team 'looks like America'

President Joe Biden's first Cabinet meeting looked and felt different from those of his predecessor

Iran nuclear deal: France, Germany, Russia, UK, China to meet virtually

Representatives of China, France, Germany, Russia, Britain and Iran will meet virtually on Friday to discuss the possible return of the United States to the Iran nuclear deal

US condemns conviction of seven pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong

The United States condemns the conviction of seven activists who took part in anti-government protests in Hong Kong by the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities

US manufacturing sector sees robust growth in March, highest since 1983

The US manufacturing sector saw robust growth in March, marking the highest reading since December 1983, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported Thursday

At least 10 Indian-Americans running for local elections in Chicago area

At least 10 Indian-Americans, including a former Congressional candidate and a top doctor, are running for local elections in the Chicago area

US, Philippines raise concerns over China maritime militia at disputed reef

The United States and the Philippines have raised concerns over the presence of China's maritime militia vessels near the disputed Whitsun Reef in the South China Sea, the White House said

Russia sees 'encouraging signs' from US on returning to Iran nuclear deal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the US has shown "encouraging signs" with regards to finding a compromise and returning to the Iran nuclear deal

US allows Tahawwur to file additional reply in extradition case to India

A US court has acceded to the request of Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, to file an additional reply against his extradition to India

Clinical trial of Moderna's coronavirus variant vaccine begins in US

A new Phase 1 clinical trial has started in the US to evaluate Moderna's investigational vaccine which is designed to protect against the B.1.351 coronavirus variant

Indian envoy, Alabama guv discuss expanding economic, commercial ties

India's top diplomat held a virtual meeting with Alabama Governor during which they discussed expanding the economic and commercial partnership with India

New Mexico Legislature approves legalisation of recreational marijuana

New Mexico's Legislature has approved the legalization of recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older in a bill that the governor plans to sign

Coronavirus third leading cause of death in US in 2020: US CDC study

Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death in the US in 2020, behind heart disease and cancer, according to a new study of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Biden unveils $2 trn package to overhaul American physical infrastructure

US President Joe Biden unveiled a $2 trillion package to upgrade and overhaul American physical infrastructure on Wednesday

Actions by Myanmar military on civilians reprehensible: Antony Blinken

The recent actions of the Myanmar military against its own civilians are reprehensible, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said

Trendlines on human rights continue to move in the wrong direction: Blinken

The trendlines on human rights continue to move in the wrong direction, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said