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India has taken steps to reduce military dependence on Russia: US Senator
The Senator urged President Biden not to impose provisions of Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act against New Delhi for buying the S-400 missile system from Moscow
 "India has taken steps to reduce military dependence on Russia: US Senator")
India concerned about situation in Afghanistan: Pentagon official
The Pentagon official said Indians want to work with the US on this issue, by sharing intelligence and cooperating
 "India concerned about situation in Afghanistan: Pentagon official")
United States issues its first passport with 'X' gender marker
The United States has issued its first passport with an X gender designation, marking a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who do not identify as male or female
 "United States issues its first passport with 'X' gender marker")
US regulators bans China Telecom over security concerns
FCC says company is subject to Chinese govt's control
 "US regulators bans China Telecom over security concerns")
McDonald's sales soar on higher US prices and newer menu items
Stock in the world's largest burger chain rose more than 3% to $244 a share, as U.S. same-store sales grew 9.6% in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with estimates of 8.27%
 "McDonald's sales soar on higher US prices and newer menu items")
US expected to issue its first passport with ''X'' gender marker
The State Department expects to be able to offer the option to nonbinary, intersex and gender-nonconforming people early next year, an official said
Crude oil prices decline more than 1% as US stockpiles sap rally
With Brent rising for the past eight weeks and WTI climbing for the past 10 weeks, prices are starting to look overbought, analysts said
 "Crude oil prices decline more than 1% as US stockpiles sap rally")
US new home sales hit six-month high; median price stays above $400,000
New home sales jumped 14.0% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000 units last month, the highest level since March
 "US new home sales hit six-month high; median price stays above $400,000")
US to lift travel restrictions for incoming foreign nationals from Nov 8
The US will lift all travel restrictions for incoming non-citizen, non-immigrant travellers from November 8, with only limited exceptions
 "US to lift travel restrictions for incoming foreign nationals from Nov 8")
The revenge of supply
One underlying problem today is the intersection of labour shortages and Americans who are not even looking for jobs
 "The revenge of supply")
Xi Jinping takes veiled swipe at US as China marks 50 years at UN
"China has always pursued an independent foreign policy of peace, upheld justice and resolutely opposed hegemonism and power politics," Xi said, in comments that stopped short of naming the US
 "Xi Jinping takes veiled swipe at US as China marks 50 years at UN")
Ex-Saudi security official claims damaging intel against crown prince
A former senior Saudi security official who helped oversee joint US counterterrorism efforts made the claims in an interview
 "Ex-Saudi security official claims damaging intel against crown prince")
US sabotaging China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Imran Khan's aide
Chief of the CPEC Authority has accused the United States of sabotaging the multi-billion dollar project
 "US sabotaging China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Imran Khan's aide")
Turkish President orders removal of 10 ambassadors, including US envoy
Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he had ordered the ambassadors to be declared persona non grata
 "Turkish President orders removal of 10 ambassadors, including US envoy")
Joe Biden to meet Pope Francis amid some rifts with US bishops
There's an intriguing subplot to President Joe Biden's upcoming meeting with Pope Francis
 "Joe Biden to meet Pope Francis amid some rifts with US bishops")
Deal on Biden's $2-trillion plan edges closer; Harris is 'confident'
Negotiations were expected to continue into the weekend, all sides indicating just a few issues remained unsettled in the sweeping package of social services and climate change strategies
 "Deal on Biden's $2-trillion plan edges closer; Harris is 'confident'")
Samsung to set up its first EV battery plant in United States
Samsung SDI said it will build its first electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in the US with global carmaker Stellantis N.V., joining other local rivals' moves to tap deeper into the region.
 "Samsung to set up its first EV battery plant in United States")
2,000 Amazon workers in New York to seek federal authorisation on union
Amazon warehouse workers on Staten Island, the southernmost of New York's boroughs, have signed a call for unionisation.
 "2,000 Amazon workers in New York to seek federal authorisation on union")
US intel warns China could dominate advanced technologies
The warnings include a renewed effort to inform business executives, academics and local and state government officials about the risks of accepting Chinese investment or expertise in key industries
 "US intel warns China could dominate advanced technologies")
United States lawmakers introduce bill on combating global Islamophobia
A group of over 30 American lawmakers led by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has introduced the bill
 "United States lawmakers introduce bill on combating global Islamophobia")
