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The latest action completes the first round of USD 50 billion in products that President Donald Trump targeted after USD 34 billion in goods were hit with punitive duties on July 6. (Photo: File)

Trade war: USD 16 billion in Chinese goods now under US import tariff

Trump has pushed aggressive trade actions to lower the US trade deficit, which he equates with theft from Americans.

23 Aug 2018 12:36 PM

The discussions failed to reduce tensions as the United States slapped tariffs on USD 34 billion worth of Chinese goods in early July, triggering an immediate dollar-for-dollar retaliation from Beijing. (Photo: File | Representational)

China to send negotiator to US for trade talks this month

The two countries plan to launch a new round of tit-for-tat tariffs on USD 16 billion worth of goods from each country on August 23.

16 Aug 2018 3:21 PM

Federal Officers from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested 45 people in the Houston area for violating US immigration laws during a five-day enforcement action. (Photo: File | AFP)

Over 100, including Indians, detained for illegally entering, living in US

Individuals arrested included nationals from Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Argentina, Cuba, Nigeria, India, Chile and Turkey.

14 Aug 2018 12:53 PM

Nooyi and Banga were accompanied by their spouses Raj Nooyi and Ritu Banga, according to an updated list of attendees provided by the White House. (Photo: AFP)

Donald Trump hosts top CEOs, including Indra Nooyi, Ajay Banga for dinner

According to a White House pool report, President Trump referred to Nooyi as one of the 'most powerful' women in the world.

08 Aug 2018 1:36 PM

Finding it difficult to defend the Trump administration’s policies as a diplomat especially over race and immigration, Sri Preston Kulkarni last December decided to quit his dream job at the US state department to run for Congress. (YouTube grab from ‘KulkarniForCongress’)

Unhappy with Trump policies, Indian-American quits job, runs for US Congress

Six months after quitting job, he won Democratic primary and is pitching for tough battle against 5-term Republican incumbent Pete Olson.

07 Aug 2018 8:15 PM

Decision linked with resumption of 2-plus-2 dialogue next month. (Photo: PIB)

India puts off retaliatory tariff on US products

India will not impose higher duties on US almonds, walnuts and apples, among others, from August 4 as planned earlier.

03 Aug 2018 9:03 AM

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. (Photo: AP)

US eases export controls for high-tech sales to India: Ross

Move to grant Strategic Trade Authorization status STA1 to India reflects its efforts to improve its own export-control regime.

31 Jul 2018 10:06 AM

USCIS has returned all the unselected H-1B petitions for the fiscal year 2019, beginning October 1, and were submitted to it in April. (Photo ;PTI | Representational)

All unselected H-1B petitions returned: United States

On April 6, USCIS received 94,213 H-1B petitions in the general category and 95,885 in the advanced degree category.

31 Jul 2018 9:25 AM

Global investment flows tumble on Trump’s tax reform, says OECD

The long-term impact is more difficult to predict but could be significant.

28 Jul 2018 6:11 AM

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ICICI Bank under lens in United Sates

Bank has appointed Justice BN Srikrishna, a retired Supreme Court judge, to head an independent enquiry.

27 Jul 2018 8:49 AM

The US is also talking to Mexico on NAFTA or the North American Free Trade Agreement, Trump said. (Photo: File)

Economic surrender of US is over, demands fairness from WTO: Trump

Donald Trump alleged that his successors did nothing to protect American jobs.

24 Jul 2018 2:25 PM

Infosys also noted that the company may have to apply in advance for visas or could incur additional cost in maintaining such visas that could result in additional expenses. (Photo: DC/File)

Increased visa rejections might raise project costs: Infosys

The Bengaluru-based company has already been ramping local hiring in key markets like the US.

23 Jul 2018 8:29 AM

Delhi to host inaugural 2+2 meet on September 6

The two countries tried to schedule the dialogue many times with several dates having been considered.

21 Jul 2018 6:22 AM

It’s time to prove the US wrong to establish a favourable counter-point of diplomacy vis-a-vis the US attempts to thwart India’s sovereign state power.

India must resist diktats from US on Iran, Russia

However, the US knows well the soft spots of some ruling class members of developing nations rather too well.

10 Jul 2018 1:05 AM

Donald Trump wants to quit WTO, says report

“There’s no breaking news here ... it’s not right,” Mnuchin told Fox Business Network, calling the report “fake news.”

30 Jun 2018 5:59 AM

Pakistan Under Siege: Extremism, Society, and the State By Madiha Afzal Penguin, pp. 192, Rs 599

An authentic take on how most Pakistanis feel about terrorism

The Army termed the matter as a threat to national security while the journalist who wrote the piece was banned from travelling.

15 Jun 2018 1:24 AM

South Korean Major General Do-gyun (center) speaks to the media before leaving for the border village of Panmunjom to attend the meeting. The discussions are the first general-level talks between the militaries since December 2007. (Photo: File/AP)

North, South Korea hold rare military talks to reduce border tensions

Seoul's Defense Ministry said the talks would focus on carrying out agreements from a summit between the two leaders to reduce tensions.

14 Jun 2018 2:41 PM

Heat waves may boost inconsistency and volatility across various regions from year to year. (Representational image)

Global warming will make veggies harder to find: study

Researchers confirmed prior studies that showed global warming would likely cut back on corn growth.

12 Jun 2018 12:58 PM

The photo in question suggests the White House is lying about Trump's physical results.

Is Justin Trudeau taller than Donald trump? Who is cheating?

Trudeau, at 6’2” seems to be at least an inch taller than Trump in a photo from the weekend’s G7 summit.

11 Jun 2018 3:39 PM

A breakdown of the system is believed to spur ageing and disease. (Photo: File)

Sweet tooth? Brain-tinkering study makes sugar taste vile

It would be like taking a bite of your favourite chocolate cake but not deriving any enjoyment from doing so.

31 May 2018 12:35 PM

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