New stay-at-home order takes effect in LA
Los Angeles, Dec 1 (IANS) A new stay-at-home order has come into effect in Los Angeles as confirmed coronavirus cases in the most populous...
One of senior-most Indian-American Trump appointee Ajit Pai to quit
By Arul Louis
New York, Dec 1 (IANS) Ajit Pai, one of the senior-most Indian-American officials appointed by US President Donald Trump, announced that he...
Canada unveils new financial program to stimulate economy
Ottawa, Dec 1 (IANS) The Canadian government has unveiled a new financial program to boost the country's economy amid the raging coronavirus pandemic.
Titled "Supporting...
Yellen expected to pass further fiscal stimulus
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) US President-elect Joe Biden is poised to choose Janet Yellen as his Treasury Secretary and top cabinet official in-charge...
Chinese spacecraft to collect samples touches down on Moon
Beijing, Dec 1 (IANS) China's Chang'e-5 mission, intended to bring back around 2 kg of lunar soil and rocks to the earth, touched down...
Biden announces ‘crisis tested’ economic team, Neera Tanden to head Budget office
New York, Nov 30 (IANS) US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced key members of his "crisis tested" economic team including Janet Yellen as...
India, US friendship important amid Covid-19 pandemic, says Ivanka Trump
Washington, November 30 (ANI): US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump on Monday spoke about the "strong friendship" between India and the United States...
US reports over 100k new Covid-19 cases for 27th consecutive day
Washington, Nov 30 (IANS) The US, currently the worst-hit country in the world due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has reported more than 100,000 new...
Pakistan has highest breast cancer rate in Asia: Report
Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer in Asia, as approximately 90,000 women are diagnosed with the disease every...
Kim Jong-un holds meeting to discuss Party Congress preps
Seoul, Nov 30 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a Politburo meeting to discuss plans and preparations for the upcoming eighth Party Congress...