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Donald Trump declares himself president of law and order amid protests. (AP Photo)

Amid racial unrest, Trump brands himself 'president of law and order'

Trump vowed to deploy the US military to America's own cities to quell a rise of violent protests

2 Jun 2020 11:03 AM IST

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization speaks during a news conference on updates regarding on the novel coronavirus COVID-19, at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo- AP)

WHO seeks good ties with US despite Trump's exit move

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he hoped his organisation could continue its longstanding collaboration with...

2 Jun 2020 10:13 AM IST

Moderna Inc is planning to price its coronavirus vaccine at $50 to $60 per course. (Representative Image)

Moderna to price COVID-19 vaccine at $50-$60 per course

Moderna's proposed price would apply to the United States and other high-income countries

29 July 2020 11:18 AM IST

Oil rises after surprise drop in U.S. inventories offsets demand concerns. (AFP Photo)

Oil prices inch higher after sharp drop in US crude inventories

Inventories of crude oil in the US dropped by 6.8 million barrels last week to 531 million barrels

29 July 2020 9:12 AM IST

Oil slips as rising virus cases, US-China tensions weigh on markets. (AFP Photo)

Oil prices fall amid US-China tensions, increasing pandemic fears

Oil demand has improved somewhat from the deep trough of the second quarter, supporting prices, although the recovery...

27 July 2020 2:21 PM IST

India seeks new preferential treatment from US on drugs, other goods. (AFP Photo)

India seeks concession from US for generic drugs export

India accounts for 40% of US generic drug imports, including anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine, touted by Trump in fight...

21 July 2020 11:42 AM IST

Russias ambassador to Britain Andrei Kelin rejects virus vaccine hacking claims. (Photo- BBC Interview)

Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations

Andrei Kelin said that there was no sense in the allegations made last week by the United States, Britain and Canada

19 July 2020 3:33 PM IST

Non-profits groups urge Johnson & Johnson to halt sales of Baby Powder globally. (AFP Photo)

Pressure mounts on Johnson & Johnson to halt sales of baby powder...

Johnson & Johnson said in May it would stop sales in the US and Canada, saying demand had fallen in wake of what it...

9 July 2020 11:03 AM IST

A Black Facebook employee, joined by two others who were denied jobs at the social network, has filed a complaint against the company, saying it discriminates against Black workers and applicants in hiring, evaluations, promotions and pay. Facebook did not immediately respond to a message for comment Thursday, July 2, 2020. (AP Photo)

Black Facebook employee files racial discrimination complaint

Facebook said in a statement it takes discrimination allegations seriously and investigates every case

3 July 2020 10:03 AM IST

Crude prices fell on Friday as the resurgence of the coronavirus globally dimmed the prospects of fuel demand recovery. (AFP Photo)

Oil falls as growing coronavirus cases stoke fuel demand worries

Gasoline demand will be closely watched as US heads into its July 4 holiday weekend as many Americans are expected to...

3 July 2020 9:17 AM IST

Tesla CEO Elon Musk. (AFP Photo)

Elon Musk's Tesla becomes world's richest auto group

Tesla has seen ups and downs but its shares have risen steadily since late 2019 as it met key production targets for its...

2 July 2020 12:40 PM IST

US inks $1.5 billion deal with Moderna for 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine. (PTI Photo)

US signs $1.5 billion COVID-19 vaccine deal with Moderna for 100...

Moderna's price per dose comes to around $30.50 per person for a two dose regimen

12 Aug 2020 8:51 AM IST