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United States trade deficit hits record $74.4 billion in March

This comes as an improving US economy drove purchases of imported foreign goods.

China: US should push North Korea diplomacy, not pressure

China's US ambassador expressed hope that Biden's policy toward North Korea will give more importance to diplomacy, dialogue instead of extreme pressure to try to stop Pyongyang's nuclear program

US fate inextricably linked with rest of the world's, says new USAID chief

New United States Agency for International Development (USAID) chief Samantha Power on Tuesday said that US fate is inextricably linked with the rest of the world's

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 152.4 mn; deaths surge to more than 3.19 mn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 152.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.19 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

More than 100 million Americans fully vaccinated against coronavirus

More than 100 million adult Americans have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of Saturday, according to data of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

'Devastating Covid surge': US to restrict travel from India starting May 4

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden's administration made the determination on the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

US won't release AstraZeneca's vaccine until sure about safety: Official

The US FDA will not release AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine for export to other countries until it is sure the doses have been manufactured to US quality standards and will be safe and effective

US-based Sewa International sends 2,184 oxygen concentrators to India

US-based non-profit body Sewa International, which has raised nearly $8 million towards Covid-19 relief efforts in India, has dispatched the first batch of oxygen concentrators

Domino's Pizza quarterly revenue misses estimates on slowing demand

Demand for its pizzas weakened after coronavirus-led restrictions were eased in the United States

Harris, Pelosi make history at US Prez Biden's first address to Congress

Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have made history as they shared the stage during President Joe Biden's first joint session to Congress

US committed to use every resource at its disposal to help India: Austin

The United States is committed to use every resource at its disposal to support India's frontline healthcare workers in their battle against COVID-19, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said here

US determined to help people of India in moment of crisis: NSA Sullivan

The United States is determined to help the people of India in this moment of crisis, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said

World Bank welcomes US, France assistance to help India fight Covid-19

The World Bank has welcomed the recent announcements by the United States and France to help India address its Covid-19 crisis

US rushing assistance to India to combat Covid-19 surge: Joe Biden

The US is rushing a whole series of help, including life-saving drugs and machinery, that India needs to combat the massive surge in Covid-19 cases, President Joe Biden has said

Joe Biden gets outpour of bipartisan support over Covid help to India

In an outpour of support during India's moment of crisis, American lawmakers applauded President Joe Biden for all help he was extending to save lives of people of India

US allows its fully vaccinated citizens to shun mask for several activities

US CDC has released new guidelines, saying people who have been fully vaccinated in the country can stop wearing masks during many outdoor and indoor activities

European Union finalising plans to allow US tourists back this summer

The European Union is finalising plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer

UK economy set to grow faster than the US this year: Goldman Sachs

Britain looks set to see faster economic growth than the United States this year as the country races ahead with its vaccination programme after its slump in 2020, Goldman Sachs said on Sunday

Asian shares shake off United States tax fears; cryptocurrencies slump

Bitcoin's rout deepened, dropping below the $50,000 level to a low of $48,338.37

'Avoid all travel': US issues advisory against India as Covid-19 surge

The US has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and the Maldives due to the sudden surge in Covid-19 cases in the regions