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India to face 'significant consequences' for aligning with Russia: US

President Joe Biden's top economic adviser says the administration has warned New Delhi against aligning itself with Russia.

'Disappointed' with India abstention at the UN says US Congressman

Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick from Pennsylvania told CNN in an interview that it is necessary to hold countries accountable who are dragging their feet on Russia

Biden administration moves to choke off exports to 3 Russian airlines

The Commerce Department said the move would prevent the airlines Russian national flag carrier Aeroflot, Utair and Azur Air from receiving items from the US, including parts to service their aircraft

Amazon to face shareholder vote on treatment of warehouse workers

The decision means Amazon investors will get to vote on the issue for the first time, proponents said

US Treasury Secretary calls for crypto regulation to reduce risks, fraud

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says more government regulation is needed to police the proliferation of cryptocurrency and other digital assets and to ward off fraudulent and illicit transactions.

US House panel: Justice Dept 'obstructing' Donald Trump records probe

A congressional oversight committee said the Justice Department is obstructing its investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of White House records

2+2 dialogue will reaffirm importance of India-US strategic partnership: US

The US said its 2+2 dialogue with India will reaffirm the importance of the comprehensive and global strategic partnership between the two countries in ensuring international peace and security

US threatens China with sanctions if it supports Russia's war in Ukraine

The US on Wednesday threatened China with sanctions if it supports Russia's war in Ukraine

US hopeful of Ukraine policy 'alignment' with 'our friend' India: Official

The US remains hopeful that it can have policy alignment with India "to the maximum extent possible" on sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a senior US official.

US deaths: Sacramento mourns 6 lives lost in gang-related mass shootings

Six huge photographs wreathed in flowers and garlands lined a downtown street in California's capital city Wednesday

Imran's claim of US trying to overturn his govt fictional: ex-Trump aide

Dubbing Pak PM's claim that the US is looking to overturn his government as concocted, a former top Trump administration official said that the country is entering a period of political uncertainty.

US advises its citizens against travelling to Sri Lanka amid crisis

Amid the ongoing unrest in Sri Lanka owing to its economic crisis, the United States on Wednesday advised its citizens against travelling to the island nation, pointing to the shortage

Russia to make debt payment in rubles, which may cause default

Russia said Wednesday that it made a debt payment in rubles this week, a move that may not be accepted by Russia's foreign debtholders and could put the country on a path to an historic default

Oil slips as IEA nations ready big release from reserves

Oil futures edged lower on Wednesday following a surprising rise in US crude stocks and after news that large consuming nations would also release oil from reserves in conjunction with US

US pulls GSK's Covid drug as omicron sibling dominates cases

GlaxoSmithKline's IV drug for Covid-19 should no longer be used because it is likely ineffective against the omicron subvariant that now accounts for most US cases, federal health regulators said

US, allies prepare new sanctions against Russia after Bucha killings

"The humanitarian situation in the city is worsening," British military intelligence said on Wednesday.

Imran instructs party workers to prepare for polls in next 3 months

Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Tuesday instructed the workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to prepare for the next elections, saying that the polls will be held in the next three months, Geo News reported

Oil steadies as coronavirus worries offset more Russia sanctions

Oil prices steadied in volatile trade on Tuesday as growing worries about coronavirus demand destruction offsets supply concerns as the US and Europe plan to impose new sanction on Russia

Pakistan's top court resumes hearing on PM Imran Khan's bid to stay on

Former cricket star Khan lost his parliamentary majority last week and had been facing a no-confidence vote tabled by a united opposition that he was expected to lose on Sunday

United States isn't seeking a 'divorce' from China, trade chief says

The trade chief is on a three-day trip to Singapore focused on strengthening the U.S. relationship and identifying areas of cooperation through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework