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How Israel, UAE and the US will benefit from the historic peace agreement
The first peace treaty between Israel and an Arab nation since 1994 has profound, perdurable implications for both countries - and for the US
 "How Israel, UAE and the US will benefit from the historic peace agreement")
Resolution tabled in US Senate condemning Chinese aggression against India
Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a bitter standoff in several areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh since May 5
 "Resolution tabled in US Senate condemning Chinese aggression against India")
TikTok deal must benefit US and ensure 'total security,' says Trump
Trump made the remarks after issuing an executive order banning transactions with TikTok's Chinese parent Bytedance
 "TikTok deal must benefit US and ensure 'total security,' says Trump")
Nasscom welcomes H1B, L1 visa relaxations; remains 'cautiously optimistic'
"We believe this is a step in the right direction and encourages the implementing agencies to ensure that US businesses' access to critical talent is not hampered," Nasscom said
 "Nasscom welcomes H1B, L1 visa relaxations; remains 'cautiously optimistic'")
UAE, Israel agree to normalise diplomatic ties in a deal brokered by US
"This historic diplomatic breakthrough will advance peace in the Middle East region," according to a joint statement tweeted by Trump
 "UAE, Israel agree to normalise diplomatic ties in a deal brokered by US")
US seized digital currency accounts used by militant groups: Officials
The Justice Department has seized millions of dollars from cryptocurrency accounts used by militant organisations based abroad
 "US seized digital currency accounts used by militant groups: Officials")
US economic recovery to be muted until Covid is contained: Fed officials
Consumer spending will probably remain weak relative to the past as people avoid activities that require high levels of social interaction for health reasons, Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren said
 "US economic recovery to be muted until Covid is contained: Fed officials")
EU urges US to solve trade disputes after aircraft tariffs kept unchanged
"The EU believes that both sides should now build on this decision and intensify their efforts to find a negotiated solution to the ongoing trade irritants"
 "EU urges US to solve trade disputes after aircraft tariffs kept unchanged")
Apple must pay $500 million over patent violations, US court rules
The US tech giant - now worth almost $2 trillion - will appeal Tuesday's decision, local media said
 "Apple must pay $500 million over patent violations, US court rules")
China to widen agenda, bring up WeChat, TikTok in next US trade talks
A virtual meeting will likely take place as soon as this week though a date hasn't been finalized, according to people familiar with preparations for the talks who asked not to be named
 "China to widen agenda, bring up WeChat, TikTok in next US trade talks")
Moderna shares jump on $1.5 billion US contract for Covid-19 vaccine
The United States and Moderna announced the agreement for 100 million doses of its potential Covid-19 vaccine late on Tuesday
 "Moderna shares jump on $1.5 billion US contract for Covid-19 vaccine")
US economy does not need big dose of Covid-19 stimulus: White House adviser
"The numbers are coming in very, very nicely," National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow told Fox Business Network
 "US economy does not need big dose of Covid-19 stimulus: White House adviser")
Kamala Harris nomination adds fuel to fire for China-US ties: China media
Biden on Tuesday picked Harris as his running mate, recognising the crucial role Black voters and Indian-Americans could play in his bid to defeat Trump in the US presidential election in November
 "Kamala Harris nomination adds fuel to fire for China-US ties: China media")
US inks $1.5 bn deal with Moderna for 100 mn doses of Covid-19 'vaccine'
The US government previously gave Moderna around $1 billion to fund its research efforts, bringing total US funding to around $2.5 billion
 "US inks $1.5 bn deal with Moderna for 100 mn doses of Covid-19 'vaccine'")
Mike Pompeo acted properly in approving arms sale to Saudi: Report
The report concluded that the law grants the secretary the discretion to decide what constitutes an emergency, something three previous administrations have done with respect to arms sales to Saudi
 "Mike Pompeo acted properly in approving arms sale to Saudi: Report")
Death toll increases to 2 after natural gas explosion in Baltimore
More than 200 people in the neighborhood were affected by the blast, and about 30 have utilized temporary shelter since the explosion
 "Death toll increases to 2 after natural gas explosion in Baltimore")
Donald Trump expected to give update on US Covid-19 vaccine development
Trump will be briefed on US Covid-19 vaccine efforts later on Tuesday, White House said
 "Donald Trump expected to give update on US Covid-19 vaccine development")
In a 1st, Indian tricolour to be hoisted at iconic Times Square in New York
The FIA said this year's Independence Day celebrations will include the flag-hoisting ceremony at Times Square and the annual tradition of illuminating the Empire State Building
 "In a 1st, Indian tricolour to be hoisted at iconic Times Square in New York")
Covid-19 pandemic speeds up JSW Steel's US business revamp plan
JSW Steel outlined plans two years ago to invest $1 billion in the US to expand its global footprint
 "Covid-19 pandemic speeds up JSW Steel's US business revamp plan")
Video app TikTok cannot continue in present form, says US Treasury chief
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the Treasury has the tools it needs to remedy the situation
 "Video app TikTok cannot continue in present form, says US Treasury chief")
