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Pakistan wants to deepen its longstanding ties with US: Qureshi

Qureshi said Pakistan was pursuing imperatives of geo-economics and was determined to make the country a hub of trade, investment, and finance

Re-launch of India-US Trade Policy Forum a beginning of new chapter: Goyal

Both the countries will re-launch the TPF, which have not met for the past four years

US running out of time to contain dangerous surge of Covid: Anthony Fauci

With the holiday season approaching, the US is running out of time to prevent the "dangerous" new surge of Covid-19 cases, warned chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci

China more a risky competitor than distant, global rival of US: Report

The Biden administration is taking forward Donald Trump's tough Beijing policy and is converting it into a one-on-one competition with the Asian country, a report says

After US request, Japan considering release of state oil reserves: Report

Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from Washington

1 killed, more than 20 injured after car plows through parade in Wisconsin

More than 20 people were injured when a red SUV drove through a crowded Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sunday

Joe Biden's political standing fuels Democratic worry about 2024

It was supposed to be a moment of triumph for Joe Biden. The Democratic president had just signed into law the most significant infrastructure package in generations. And he had done it by bringing Democrats and Republicans together, just as he promised during last year's campaign. But when Biden arrived in New Hampshire last week to promote the USD 1 trillion package at the foot of a crumbling bridge, not all of his VIP guests were in the mood to celebrate. Democrats are concerned, former state House Speaker Steve Shurtleff, a longtime Biden supporter who attended the ceremony, told The Associated Press when asked about Biden's political standing. I'm concerned about where we may be in another couple of years when people really start to gear up and start making trips to New Hampshire. Shurtleff was openly saying what a growing number of Democrats have been whispering for months: Biden's political standing is so weak less than a year into his presidency that he may not be able to

Iraq refutes reports of US military exit extension, says Dec 31 is deadline

Iraq has denied reports that the US had extended the period of its military presence in Iraq beyond December 31.

Washington wants 'mutually beneficial' relationship with South Korea: USTR

US Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai emphasized Washington's will to strengthen a "mutually beneficial" relationship with South Korea

Military leader of US' Indo-Pacific Command warns of rising China threat

The head of the US Indo-Pacific Command said Saturday the United States and its allies need to operate with a greater sense of urgency amid rising tensions and China's increasingly assertive military

US Federal Reserve governor urges speedier tapering as inflation surges

US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has urged the central bank to speed up the pace of tapering asset purchases in response to the surging inflation

US-bound passengers stranded after flight makes emergency landing in Dublin

Bernard Vidick, a Belgian judicial officer, said he had been refused a connecting flight in Paris because the plane bringing stranded passengers from Dublin had also been delayed.

Top US diplomat warns Russian company not to interfere in Mali situation

Blinken said he was speaking particularly of the Wagner Group, which has deployed mercenaries in Syria, the Central African Republic and Libya, drawing protests from the West and others.

US teen, who shot dead 2 in Kenosha shootings, acquitted on all charges

The verdict will add a final chapter to a criminal case that has deeply divided the United States

Millions in US may have long-term loss of smell post-Covid infection

More than a million people in the US may not have regained the sense of smell months after Covid-19 infection, finds a new study

US asks China to provide proof of tennis star Peng Shuai's whereabouts

The US says it is "deeply concerned" about Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, who has not been heard from since making sexual assault allegations against a top Communist Party official, BBC reported.

Elizabeth Holmes takes the witness stand at Theranos criminal fraud trial

Elizabeth Holmes took the witness stand to start telling jurors her side of the story in a criminal fraud trial that has gripped Silicon Valley

US Senator introduces measure to sanction Russia over Ukraine conflict

US Senator introduced a measurethat would trigger a broad range of sanctions against Russia if it engages in or supports a significant escalation of hostilities in or against Ukraine

US and Taiwan to hold second economic prosperity dialogue on Monday

The second US-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) will be held on Monday, US State Department said.

US House approves $2 trn social, environment bill in major win for Biden

A fractious US House handed President Joe Biden a marquee victory by approving a roughly $2 trillion social and environment bill