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Global tax deal gets boost as European Union delays push for digital levy
Over the weekend, G-20 nations agreed on the outlines of a global corporate-tax agreement.
 "Global tax deal gets boost as European Union delays push for digital levy")
European Union puts on hold digital levy plans in face of US criticism
The European Union has put on hold work on plans for a digital levy for the moment
 "European Union puts on hold digital levy plans in face of US criticism")
Asia shares enjoy relief rally as mood shifts, sentiment fickle
In the United States, inflation data could provide a scare ahead of testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday and Thursday, where markets will be hyper-sensitive
 "Asia shares enjoy relief rally as mood shifts, sentiment fickle")
China vows retaliation after US blacklists firms over abuse of minorities
China on Sunday said it will take necessary measures to respond to the US blacklisting of Chinese companies over their alleged role in abuses of Uyghur people and other Muslim ethnic minorities
 "China vows retaliation after US blacklists firms over abuse of minorities")
United States govt puts 14 more Chinese firms under sanction list
The reason being their involvement in Beijing's human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, NHK World reported citing the US Commerce Department.
 "United States govt puts 14 more Chinese firms under sanction list")
Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster dose plan sparks controversy in US
The announcement by US drugmaker Pfizer of a plan on developing a booster dose of its Covid-19 vaccine has heightened hesitancy amongst unvaccinated population and sparked confusion across country
 "Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster dose plan sparks controversy in US")
Joe Biden signs executive order promoting competition among companies
Asserting that capitalism without competition has no meaning, US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at promoting competition among companies to lower prices and increase wages
 "Joe Biden signs executive order promoting competition among companies")
US sending 1.5 million Covid vaccine doses to Nepal, 500,000 to Bhutan: WH
The US is sending 1.5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Nepal and another 500,000 to Bhutan, the White House has said, asserting that its donations around world are without any strings attached
 "US sending 1.5 million Covid vaccine doses to Nepal, 500,000 to Bhutan: WH")
The Trumpian roots of the chip crisis
The US is still paying the price of tantrum-based trade policy
 "The Trumpian roots of the chip crisis")
Oil prices rise for the second straight day as US inventories decline
US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.41, or 1.9 per cent, at $74.35.
 "Oil prices rise for the second straight day as US inventories decline")
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US set to add 10 more Chinese companies to blacklist over Xinjiang
US is set as early as Friday to add at least 10 more Chinese companies and other entities to its economic blacklist over alleged human rights abuses, high-tech surveillance in Xinjiang
 "US set to add 10 more Chinese companies to blacklist over Xinjiang")
Oil prices rise after big draw in US crude, gasoline stocks
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Thursday, rebounding from early losses after U.S. government data showed a much bigger drop than expected in crude and gasoline inventories.
 "Oil prices rise after big draw in US crude, gasoline stocks")
Falling US bond yields may signal death knell for 'reflation' stock trade
The S&P 500 has gained 7% since the 10-year Treasury yield hit a recent high in mid-May.
 "Falling US bond yields may signal death knell for 'reflation' stock trade")
LinkDoc becomes first Chinese firm to shelve US IPO after China crackdown
Beijing also said on Tuesday it would strengthen supervision of all Chinese firms listed offshore, a sweeping regulatory shift that triggered a sell-off in U.S.-listed Chinese stocks.
 "LinkDoc becomes first Chinese firm to shelve US IPO after China crackdown")
Discussions still going on over indemnity to Moderna's mRNA vaccine: Report
Even as the US giant drug maker Moderna's Covid-19 messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine is expected to reach India this week, discussions are still going on over indemnity waiver
 "Discussions still going on over indemnity to Moderna's mRNA vaccine: Report")
Medical oxygen from Honeywell technology has saved 120,000 lives in India
Patented technology of US firm, which tied up with DRDO last month, to save 66,500 more people in July-August
 "Medical oxygen from Honeywell technology has saved 120,000 lives in India")
Delta strain overtakes Alpha variant to become dominant variant in US
The highly transmissible Delta strain has overtaken the Alpha variant to become the dominant variant in the US, according to new estimates from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
 "Delta strain overtakes Alpha variant to become dominant variant in US")
Fencing around Capitol to come down, but building still closed to visitors
The fencing installed around the Capitol after the deadly January 6 insurrection will start being removed as soon as Friday, but most visitors are still not allowed inside the iconic building
 "Fencing around Capitol to come down, but building still closed to visitors")
36 US states file lawsuit against Google; allege violation of antitrust law
As many as 36 US states and Washington DC have filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that the search engine giant's control over its Android app store violates antitrust law
 "36 US states file lawsuit against Google; allege violation of antitrust law")
