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Iconic New York City landmarks illuminated on the occasion of Diwali

Iconic New York City landmarks were illuminated on the occasion of Diwali as top UN officials extended greetings to those celebrating the festival of lights around the world. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres tweeted "Happy #Diwali. My best wishes to all celebrating." The United Nations also tweeted "During #Diwali, the festival of lights - celebrated in India & by followers of many faiths across the world - clay lamps are lit to signify the victory of good over evil." World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a tweet "May the lights of #Diwali bring good health and happiness to everyone celebrating." For the first time ever, Diwali-themed animation adorned One World Trade Center from November 2nd-4th as part of the South Asian Engagement Foundation (SAEF)'s inaugural #AllAmericanDiwali in New York City. On Wednesday, a spectacular Diwali fireworks show light up the sky on the iconic Hudson River. "We are excited to create and curate the ..

Covid: White House sets Jan 4 shots-or-tests deadline for US workers

Biden was elected in part on a pledge to quell the pandemic-views vaccination as the fastest path to reopening society

United States airline disruptions cast a pall over holiday travel

A spate of high-profile flight cancellations has put a spotlight on worker shortages at U.S. airlines

Sinopec signs China's largest long-term LNG contract with US firm

China's Sinopec has signed a contract with US Venture Global LNG to buy 4 million tonnes of LNG annually for 20 years

China trying to influence media, businesses in US, other places: Pentagon

CCP leaders probably consider open democracies, including the US, as more susceptible to influence operations than other types of governments, the report read.

US blacklists NSO Group, three others for selling spyware: Report

The US also targeted Israeli company Candiru, Singapore-based Computer Security Initiative Consultancy PTE and Russian firm Positive Technologies

Drug firm Lupin launches generic Fenofibrate capsules in United States

Lupin on Wednesday said it has launched the capsules

World oil prices drops as data shows big build in United State inventory

Brent crude futures fell 71 cents, or 0.9%, to $84.00 a barrel by 0450 GMT, after dropping to a session-low of $83.27 earlier.

3 US cities could be on verge of seeing their first Asian American mayors

Candidacies signal just how large the Asian American and Pacific Islander electorate has multiplied with more feeling empowered to be a voice in US politics.

US unveils crackdown on methane, starting with oil and gas rules

President Joe Biden has set a target to slash greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50% by 2030

JSW Steel's US arm begins phase-II upgrade to reach newer markets

Baytown plate mill expansion scheduled for completion 2023

United States defence establishment rattled by Chinese military push

China's growing military muscle is rattling the US defence establishment

EU, US end clash over steel, aluminium tariffs, to work on global deal

Biden said the deal immediately removed tariffs on the European Union steel and aluminium, imposed by the previous administration, and lowered costs to US consumers

As oil races toward $100, India, US and Japan tell OPEC+ enough is enough

Behind closed doors, an intense campaign is being waged to persuade OPEC+ to speed up its output increases, according to multiple diplomats and industry insiders

Iran slams new US sanctions as "completely contradictory behavior"

Iran slammed on Friday evening the latest US sanctions against its entities

US federal reserve's main inflation gauge hits 30-year high in September

The Commerce Department said consumer spending, which accounted for 70% of all US economic activity, grew by a dormant 0.6% as well in September

United States to deepen relation with Taiwan in face of China tensions

Washington has supported Taiwan with arms sales to boost the island's ability to defend itself

Ensure Afghanistan not used as terrorist safe haven: US, India to Taliban

During the two-day meeting on October 26 and 27, the US reiterated its commitment to stand together with the people and the government of India in the fight against terrorism.

Market research analyst gets qualified as specialty occupation: H1B Update

The settlement approved by the federal district court in the Northern District of California would now let companies request that the USCIS reopen and re-adjudicate their denied H-1B petitions.

US announces $144 mn in humanitarian aid for people of Afghanistan

The US will provide the assistance to the people of Afghanistan who have been facing a grave humanitarian crisis