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Don't go to Kashmir, 10 km of India-Pak border, says new US travel advisory

The US in a new travel advisory urged its citizens to exercise "increased caution" while travelling to India and advised them not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir and within 10 km of the India-Pak borde

Ukraine invasion led to fastest-growing humanitarian crises: US at UNSC

US Deputy Secretary of State said the impacts of Russian President Vladimir Putin's war are being felt far beyond Ukraine's borders

8-hour gap identified in Trump's January 6 White House phone records

The gap extends from a little after 11 am to about 7 pm on January 6, 2021, and involves White House phone calls

US is a proud member of the Indo-Pacific: Vice President Kamala Harris

The United States is a proud member of the Indo-Pacific, and the relationship that we have with the nations in that region and with Singapore is an enduring relationship, Harris said

US President Biden to sign bill making lynching a federal hate crime

President Joe Biden was signing a bill into law to make lynching a federal hate crime, more than 100 years after such legislation was first proposed.

US to prevent Chinese influence on US firms by restricting corporate funds

Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced legislation aimed at rectifying the problem, according to The Hill

US plans semiconductor alliance with Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan

The US has proposed forging a semiconductor industry alliance between the United States, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan in a move to prevent China from gaining dominance over the strategic sector.

US expresses concern over restrictions on Afghan media by Taliban

The US expressed concern over the latest series of restrictions imposed on Afghan media by the Taliban and urged the group to cease infringements, including education and human rights of Afghan people

US President Biden budget has Manchin priorities: Tax rich, cut deficit

US President Joe Biden's $5.8 trillion budget for next year would trim federal deficits and boost taxes on the wealthiest Americans.

Biden proposes 20% minimum tax on wealthiest so they 'pay their fair share'

The White House estimates that the proposed tax, which focuses on taxing unrealised capital gains, would raise around $360 billion in revenue over the next decade.

Ex-Google CEO funneled money into Biden's science office, paid salaries

In a startling revelation, a report has claimed that former Google CEO Eric Schmidt's foundation poured money into the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

Approval of Joe Biden's handling of economy declining, shows new poll

A new polls has revealed that the approval of Biden's handling of the economy was declining as the cost of living has jumped to become Americans' most important issue

US Covid vaccinations hit 2-yr low amid Omicron sub-variant surge

The seven-day average number of administered vaccine doses over the past week was a 27.1 decrease from the previous week, according to data of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

US proposes $6.9 bn in FY 2023 budget for countering Ukraine war

"This funding will enhance the capabilities and readiness of US Forces, (NATO) allies, and regional partners in the face of Russian aggression," Xinhua news agency quoted a budget document

Naomi Osaka makes Miami quarterfinals, says she's more grateful

Making the quarterfinals at a tournament used to be no big deal for Naomi Osaka. It was only a shock if it didn't happen.

7 Indian-origin persons charged in million dollar insider trading scheme

The SEC's complaint, filed in the Northern District of California, charges each of the defendants with violating antifraud provisions of the Securities Exchange Act.

Weekly USDA wheat ratings rise in Kansas, drop in Oklahoma, Colorado

The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service in a weekly crop report on Monday rated 32% of the winter wheat in top producer Kansas

Ukraine war: US deploys 6 Navy aircraft to bolster NATO defences

The US Pentagon says it is deploying six Navy aircraft that specialise in electronic warfare and about 240 Navy personnel to bolster NATO defenses in Eastern Europe. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says the EA-18G Growler aircraft based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state were scheduled to arrive Monday at Spangdahlem air base in Germany, where they will be stationed. They are not intended for use in Ukraine, he said. Meanwhile, a senior U.S. defense official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal U.S. intelligence assessments, said there has been little change in the situation on the ground in Ukraine. The senior defense official said Russian forces largely remain in defensive positions in the area of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and they are making little forward progress elsewhere in the country. The official said the U.S. believes Ukrainian troops have retaken the town of Trostyanets, south of Sumy, in eastern Ukraine. The official said the U.S

Judge OKs emails to panel probing Jan 6 riots, sees likely Trump crimes

A federal judge on Monday ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the US Capitol

Biden unveils $5.8-trillion Budget plan with record increase in tax

The White House included measures that would add up to the biggest tax increase in history in dollar terms, helping stabilise deficits relative to the size of the economy.