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N Korea works with all kinds of cyber criminals, including Russians: US NSA

North Korea possesses significant cyber capabilities and works with all kinds of cyber criminals including those from Russia, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said

India somewhat 'shaky' in dealing with Russia: US President Joe Biden

Biden said that India is being somewhat shaky in terms of showing support against the Russian Ukraine war as he claimed that Japan, Australia have a united front while dealing with Putin's aggression

Google misuses attorney-client privilege to hide documents: US Justice Dept

The US DOJ has accused tech giant Google of training its employees on how to shield business communications from discovery in cases of legal disputes "by using false requests for legal advice"

UK, US, France, Germany, Italy set to increase pressure on Russia

The UK, the United States, France, Germany and Italy are set to increase pressure on Russia in connection with Moscow's special military operation in Ukraine

US Under Secretary Zeya holds talks with Pak leadership on Afghan, Ukraine

US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya held talks with Pakistan leadership on several issues including relocation of Afghan refugees and the Ukraine crisis.

During visit, Biden to thank Polish leader for sheltering Ukraine refugees

President Joe Biden will thank Poland's president for the country's efforts to shelter Ukrainian refugees as part of his trip this week to Europe

US recognises Myanmar military's genocide against Rohingya Muslims

The United States has formally determined that the Myanmar military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against ethnic Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State.

Joe Biden aides to US Congress: Fund Covid aid, don't cut budget

Congress should provide the $22.5 billion President Joe Biden wants for continuing the battle against Covid without cutting other programs to pay for it, senior administration officials said

US sanctions Sudanese police for using violent tactics against protesters

The US on Monday sanctioned a Sudanese police unit for using violent tactics against pro-democracy protesters following an October military coup.

Dollar gains ground after Fed chief Powell's comment over monetary policy

The dollar strengthened against a basket of major currencies on Monday, in the wake of comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

Russia-Ukraine war: Gold stays steady after biggest weekly drop

Gold prices remained stable on Monday after posting its biggest weekly drop since June as investors weighed monetary policy tightening in the US against the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Google settles over firing of workers protesting immigration cloud deal

The U.S. National Labor Relations Board had pursued the case on behalf of the workers and brought Google before an administrative law judge last year

Fed must move 'expeditiously' and, if needed, more aggressively: Powell

Fed policymakers last week raised interest rates for the first time in three years and signaled ongoing rate hikes ahead

Iran leader signals support for nuclear negotiations at critical stage

Iran's supreme leader on Monday signaled support for Tehran's nuclear negotiations to secure sanctions relief, a rare reference to still-halted talks as world powers near a diplomatic turning point

Wall Street refocuses on risk as stocks dip, oil prices climb

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 197.09 points, or 0.57%, to 34,557.84, the S&P 500 lost 17.31 points, or 0.39%, to 4,445.81 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 160.70 points, or 1.16%, to 13,733.14

Expect an uptick in Covid cases in US due to new BA.2 variant, warns Fauci

Fauci said BA.2 is about 60 per cent more transmissible than Omicron, but it does not appear to be more severe

US confirms Russia's use of 'Dagger' hypersonic missiles in Ukraine

The US has officially confirmed that Russia used 'Dagger' nuclear-capable hypersonic aeroballistic air-to-ground missile during the hostilities in Ukraine, CNN reported

US lawmakers visit Poland, commit help and support for Ukraine military

US lawmakers visiting Poland said Saturday that most urgent need in Ukraine's war against Russia is to equip and support the country in every way that will help it defend its independence

'US trying to drive a wedge between China and Russia', says report

A Chinese state media reports says that it couldn't be any clearer that the US is eager to exploit the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict to drive a wedge between Beijing and Moscow

India's oil imports from US to rise, amid criticism for Russian purchases

India's oil imports from the United States will rise by 11% this year, officials said on Saturday, as the severely energy-deficient country looks to secure supplies from producers