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US at 'very, very high risk' of recession, says Goldman Sachs' Blankfein

Goldman Sachs Senior Chairman Lloyd Blankfein urged companies and consumers to gird for a US recession

US has made Pakistan a slave without invading it, says former PM Imran Khan

The US has made Pakistan a slave without having to invading it, ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed, asserting that the people will never accept an "imported government."

Surging prices of natural gas squeeze US industrial sector: Report

US natural gas futures have doubled this year, far more than the increases in retail gasoline and diesel that have made Americans angry at the US energy industry and the government

1 dead after gunman shoots at multiple people at California church: Police

Police say churchgoers detained the gunman who shot multiple people Sunday at a California church, calling their intervention an act of "exceptional heroism and bravery"

New York's Buffalo shooter targeted Black neighbourhood: Official

The 18-year-old who fatally shot 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket with the intent of killing as many Black people as possible, officials said Sunday

Blinken discusses Ukraine, Iran deal with German, French, UK counterparts

'Discussed with my counterparts from Germany, the UK, and France today our plans to continue supporting Ukraine while holding Putin (Russian President Vladimir Putin) and his enablers accountable'

Biden urges unity to stem racial hate after Buffalo supermarket shooting

A white gunman in military gear attacked shoppers and workers at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday, killing 10 people

AI hiring tools discriminate against people with disabilities, warns US

Employers give computer-based tests to applicants or use computer software to score applicants' resumes and many of these tools use algorithms or AI

10 killed in shooting in New York's Buffalo supermarket, suspect arraigned

Police officials said the 18-year-old gunman, who is white, was wearing body armour and military-style clothing when he pulled up and opened fire at people

US: Interfaith group asks Starbucks to drop vegan milk surcharge

In a statement issued Friday, an interfaith coalition led by Nevada-based Hindu activist Rajan Zed pressed the coffee chain to end the surcharges it called unethical and unfair.

Global Covid caseload tops 520.5 million, death toll crosses 6.26 million

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 82,421,624 and 999,518, respectively, according to the CSSE

US, Russian defense chiefs speak for first time since Ukraine's invasion

The officials said the hour-long call didn't appear to signal any change in Moscow's war in Ukraine

New Zealand PM Jacinda tests positive for coronavirus, plans US visit later

Ardern, who is fully vaccinated, had been isolating at her Wellington residence since Sunday after her fianc Clarke Gayford tested positive for the virus.

US vows $150 mn investment in ASEAN for infrastructure with China in focus

The US ASEAN gathering is intended to demonstrate the commitment the United States has to the Indo-Pacific, where China has been increasing its clout and making extensive claims in regional waters

US backs efforts to provide Covid jabs to N Korea amid reports of new cases

North Korea has so far refused to accept millions of doses of Covid-19 vaccine proposed in the COVAX global distribution programme, as it had claimed to be coronavirus-free

70% Americans view inflation as very big problem, finds Pew survey

The survey noted that more than two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, just 19 per cent of Americans rate the coronavirus outbreak as a very big problem for the country

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto to visit US next week

Reportedly, Blinken has also asked the Pakistan Foreign Minister to participate in the "Global Food Security" meeting which will be held on May 18, reported Ary News

UNSC holds emergency meeting on Taliban crackdown on women rights

The Norwegian-drafted statement would also call for a reversal of policies that restrict the rights of women and girls

Joe Biden cancels offshore oil lease sales in Gulf of Mexico, Alaska

The lease cancellations come as gas prices have surged to a record $4.40 a gallon amid the war in Ukraine and other disruptions that have pushed prices $1.40 a gallon higher than a year ago

Blinken to travel to Germany, France to attend NATO, US-EU trade meeting

On May 14, the Secretary will travel to Berlin to attend an informal meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers where Allies and partners will discuss their unified response to Russia's war against Ukraine