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US: Joe Biden to float historic tax increase on investment gains for rich

The plan is part of the White House's push for a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax system to make rich people and big companies pay more and help foot the bill for Biden's ambitious economic agenda

US lawmakers express concern over Covid situation in India, appeal for help

Several US lawmakers have expressed concern over the sudden spike in Covid-19 cases in India, and have urged the Biden administration to provide all necessary help to the country

Climate change could cut world economy by $23 Trn in 2050: Swiss Re warns

Poor nations would be particularly hard hit, but few would escape, Swiss Re said. The findings could influence how the industry prices insurance and invests its mammoth portfolios

Joe Biden will pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions nearly in half

The president will commit the United States to deep cuts in emissions at an Earth Day summit meeting that starts on Thursday, according to people familiar with the plan

India's per capita carbon footprint is 60% lower than global average: PM

As a climate-responsible country, India welcomes partners to create templates of sustainable development, says PM Modi at US-hosted climate summit

Do not make promises that you know you cannot keep: Suresh Prabhu

Former environment and power minister and current Sherpa on negotiations with G7 and G20, Suresh Prabhu tells Aditi Phadnis in an interview the approach India should adopt on Net Zero. Edited excerpts

Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend Biden's climate summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to participate as well

A giant step forward but we can't stop here: Biden after Floyd verdict

US President Joe Biden has said the conviction of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd is a giant step forward in the fight against systemic racism

Afghanistan: US Military withdrawal draws concerns over abducted American

As the US moves to withdraw its military from Afghanistan over the next five months, concerns are growing about one American who risks being left behind.

'We understand India's need,' says US about vaccine material supply

The Biden administration has conveyed to New Delhi that it understands India's pharmaceutical requirements and promised to give the matter a due consideration

US: Trump urges Biden to reinstate travel ban on Muslim countries

Former US President Donald Trump has urged his successor Joe Biden to reinstate the travel ban on certain Muslim countries in order to keep the country safe from radical Islamic terrorism

US immigration enforcement agencies to stop referring migrants as 'aliens'

Employees of the two main US immigration enforcement agencies have been directed to stop referring to migrants as aliens, a dated term that many people consider offensive

Sending political messages at sea

US warship deployment through India's Exclusive Economic Zone was more than just a perfunctory action

Withdrawal symptoms

US' unilateral Afghan departure is a concern for India

Designate Mexican drug cartels as terror organisations: Texas Gov to Biden

US state of Texas Governor Greg Abbott has urged President Joe Biden to designate Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organisations

Prez Joe Biden says situation with Alexey Navalny 'totally unfair'

US President Joe Biden on Saturday said the situation with Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, who is currently serving a two-and-a-half prison term, is "totally unfair"

Biden, Suga discuss China's aggression; repeat calls for free Indo-Pacific

US President Joe Biden and Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday (local time) reiterated their calls for a free and open Indo-Pacific region.The meeting between Biden and Suga is their first face-to-face meeting since the US President took office in January.According to a joint leaders' statement posted on the White House website, the two leaders exchanged views on the impact of China's actions on peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and the world, and shared their concerns over Chinese activities that are inconsistent with the international rules-based order, including the use of economic and other forms of coercion."We will continue to work with each other based on universal values and common principles. We also recognize the importance of deterrence to maintain peace and stability in the region. We oppose any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East China Sea," the joint leaders' statement read.The two leaders also reiterated their objections to ..

After outcry, White House says President Biden will lift refugee cap in May

The White House faced swift blowback from allies and aid groups

State Dept. watchdog says Mike Pompeo, wife violated ethics rules

The State Department's internal watchdog has concluded that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife violated federal ethics rules by asking staffers to run personal errands

After outcry, White House says Biden will lift refugee cap in May

Facing swift blowback from allies and aid groups, the White House on Friday said President Joe Biden plans to lift in the next month his predecessor's historically low cap on refugees