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China trying to revive ties with the US via the Wall Street route: Report

Days before the meeting between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden at the G20 Summit in Indonesia, a Chinese delegation of policy advisors and business executives met with their US counterparts in New York

FIFA World Cup 2022: Late penalty helps Wales secure 1-1 draw with USA

Welsh side was left staring at a defeat in their first World Cup match in 64 years, but Bale converted the penalty into a goal with just a few minutes to go for full-time to secure a point in Group B

At least 5 dead, 18 hurt in shooting at gay nightclub in Colorado; 1 held

A suspect was in custody and was being treated for injuries after the attack at Club Q, Colorado Springs police Lieutenant Pamela Castro told a news conference

Are countries using visas as weapons to fight diplomatic battles?

While India does seem to be facing the rough end of visa diplomacy, barriers are going up globally

US, China, UAE drive India's first export contraction in nearly 2 yrs

The three nations that saw positive growth in exports were the Netherlands (21.6 per cent), Singapore (24.8 per cent), and Brazil (57.7 per cent)

US, other warships hold extensive joint naval drills amid China concerns

US, Japanese, Australian and Canadian warships are currently staging extensive joint drills in Japanese and international waters, the US Navy said on Wednesday. Without mentioning China directly, the 7th Fleet said the two-week biennial Keen Sword exercises include scenarios designed to challenge the critical capabilities required to support the defense of Japan and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. Growing Chinese assertiveness is seen by the US and its allies as the key military challenge in the region. The drills also come as heads of the Group of 20 leading economies were meeting in Indonesia, among other high-profile regional forums. The G-20 gathering allowed the first face-to-face meeting between US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping since Biden took office, leading to hopes of a start of a reduction of tensions that have lately spiked over trade, technology and Taiwan. The drills include extensive anti-submarine warfare drills, and the guided-missile destroyer

Republicans just a seat away from control of House, says report

Democrats have already won control of the Senate, securing 50 seats with a runoff in Georgia next month

US transport dept fines Air India $1.4 mn for delaying refunds of $121 mn

Refunds were on account of flights cancelled during Covid-19 pandemic; AI among six airlines that collectively forked out $600 mn in refunds and $7.25 mn in penalties

What happened during the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union

On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Joe Biden met Xi Jinping and later said that there was no need for a new 'Cold War'

Taiwan 'first red line', should not be crossed, Xi Jinping tells Joe Biden

No imminent attempt by China to invade Taiwan: Biden

Over 200,000 students went to US for higher studies in 2021-22: Report

More than 2 lakh Indian students chose the United States as their higher education destination in the 2021-22 academic year, a 19 per cent increase over the previous year, according to a report released on Monday. Nearly 21 per cent of the over one million foreign students studying in the United States are Indian, according to the Open Doors report published by the Institute of International Education (IIE). For the second consecutive year, a record number of Indian students went to the United States to pursue higher education, it said. "Congratulations to India on leading the globe in the number of students choosing the United States," Gloria Berbena, minister counselor for public diplomacy at the US embassy here, said. "It's clear Indian students and their parents recognise the value of a US education, one that prepares them to leverage their newly gained know-how to tackle the world's challenges and readies them for future opportunities, whether that's in artificial intelligence

Defying history, Democrats keep Senate in win for US President Joe Biden

Democrats are now poised to hold 50 seats in the 100-member Senate, allowing them to control the agenda with the tie-breaking vote of Vice President Kamala Harris

'Wakanda Forever' notches up $330 million globally on opening weekend

Marvel's 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' lorded over the box office this weekend, earning $180 million in North America and providing a much-needed lift to beleaguered cinemas, reports 'Variety'.

Study shows how turtles fared decade after oil spill in US' Kalamazoo River

Twelve years after an oil spill coated nearly 35 miles of the Kalamazoo River, new research confirms that turtles rehabilitated in the aftermath of the disaster had high long-term survival rates

Democrats to control US Senate as Republicans face setbacks in polls

The Democrats will retain majority control of the US Senate with two of its candidates projected to win their pivotal races against Republican rivals, in a major boost to President Joe Biden, who welcomed the election results on Sunday, saying he was feeling "good" and looking forward to the second half of his term to fulfil the promises made to the American people. Biden's Democratic Party defied the historical trend of midterm elections breaking against parties in power, cementing its majority in the upper chamber of the US Congress. In the November 8 midterm election, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto from Nevada is projected to defeat Republican challenger Adam Laxalt, who was endorsed by former president Donald Trump, while Senator Mark Kelly is set to defeat Republican Blake Masters in Arizona. The result, the best midterm performance for a sitting party in 20 years, means the Democrats will now have 50 seats in the 100-member Senate - with the Republicans currently on 49. Georgi

FTX to start US bankruptcy proceedings, CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to exit

Firm says it will begin process to review and monetise assets for stakeholders

US inflation eases to 7.7% in Oct, gives Fed room to slow rate-hike

The consumer price index was up 7.7% from a year earlier, the smallest annual advance since the start of the year and down from 8.2% in September

USA's Advent may leave race for Reliance Capital general insurance arm

PE firm previously submitted the highest non-binding bid for the business

Aruna Miller becomes 1st Indo-American to hold office of Lt Guv in Maryland

Indian-American woman Aruna Miller on Wednesday became the first immigrant to hold the office of Lieutenant Governor in Maryland

Voters in five American states decide whether to legalise marijuana

Voters in five states are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana, a move that could signal a major shift toward legalisation in even the most conservative parts of the country. The proposals are on the ballot in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota and follow moves by President Joe Biden toward decriminalising marijuana. Biden last month announced he was pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law. Advocates of the marijuana initiatives have said Biden's announcement may give a boost to their efforts. Recreational marijuana is legal in 19 states, and polls have shown opposition to legalization softening. All of the states with recreational marijuana on the ballot, except for Maryland, voted for Trump in the 2020 presidential election. The five states also currently have legal medical marijuana programs. That includes Arkansas, which in 2016 became the first Bible Belt state to appr