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US government executes first woman on death row in nearly 70 years

The US Supreme Court, with its conservative majority, cleared the way for her execution after overturning a stay by the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals

Taiwan's Foxconn joins hands with China's Geely as Apple cars loom

They will each hold 50 per cent of a venture that will also provide consulting services on electric vehicle (EV) technologies to automakers

As China Covid-19 cases rise, millions more placed under lockdown

Wave of infections to put a damper on February's Lunar New Year holiday, when millions of people travel home

Trump admin shelves planned investment ban on Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu

Senior officials in the administration had been considering plans to add the firms to a list of alleged Chinese military companies, which would have subjected them to a new US investment ban

US House sets stage for Donald Trump's historic second impeachment

A vote of the House majority to impeach would trigger a trial in the still Republican-controlled Senate

20,000 national guard with lethal weapons being deployed in Washington

As many as 15,000 have already been deployed in and around the Capitol Hill and another 5,000 would be added around the January 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden

Six Republicans back Trump impeachment after storming of US Capitol

A growing number of Republican lawmakers have said they will vote to impeach him on charges that he incited his supporters to carry out the deadly Jan. 6 attack on Congress

US lawmakers' comments on impeachment of President Donald Trump

Following are comments on the US House of Representatives vote on Wednesday on the impeachment of President Donald Trump

New York City ending business ties with Trump Organization, says Mayor

The company's contracts to operate a carousel in Manhattan's Central Park, skating rinks and a golf course in the Bronx are worth about $17 million a year, de Blasio said on MSNBC

Facebook tracking a rise in violent rhetoric tied to Biden's inauguration

Violent rhetoric on online platforms had already ramped up in the weeks before last week's unrest as right-wing groups planned the assault, largely in open public view

Indian Oil cancels LNG import tender due to higher prices: Report

Indian Oil Corp has cancelled its tender to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) for delivery in mid February due to higher prices, two trade sources familiar with the matter said.

Citi appoints Shahmir Khaliq as head of Treasury and Trade Solutions

Khaliq, who was the head of Operations and Technology at TTS, has also served as the company's global head of Direct Custody & Clearing within Markets and Securities Services unit

Airbnb to cancel Washington bookings during Joe Biden inauguration week

Airbnb said it had banned from its platform some individuals who were found to have ties with hate groups or were involved in last week's deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol

US imposes sanctions on Iranian foundations in last days of Trump's term

Republican Trump is due to hand over power to Democratic President-elect Joe Biden after losing the Nov. 3 election

US Capitol riots: Google to pause all political ads from January 14

In a statement, Google said it would "temporarily pause all political ads in addition to any ads referencing impeachment, the inauguration, or protests at the U.S. Capitol."

Oil prices fall after earlier gains as rising global Covid-19 cases

The next milestone for Brent prices is a rise above $60, a level not seen since late January 2020.

GOP lawmaker expects more Republicans to impeach Doland Trump

The House is set to vote Wednesday afternoon on impeaching Trump for a second time, accusing him of rallying a violent mob of supporters to attack the US Capitol last week

Wall Street brushes off political turmoil, looks to economic rebound

By Lewis Krauskopf

Emotions run high as US House begins debate on impeaching Donald Trump

At least five Republicans have said they would join Democrats in voting for an article of impeachment - a formal charge - of inciting an insurrection just seven days before he is due to leave office

New York City to cut contracts with Trump organization, says mayor

New York City will sever 3 contracts with the Trump Organization, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Wednesday, accusing President Donald Trump of inciting the crowds that stormed the US Capitol last week