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Didi Global's New York exit a further blow to Chinese listings in US

Chinese listings in the United States have fallen sharply since Didi debuted in New York on June 30

Didi shares plunge 20% on plan to delist from New York Stock Exchange

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Just five months after its debut, ride-hailing giant Didi Global said on Friday it would withdraw from the New York Stock Exchange and pursue a Hong Kong listing, a stunning reversal as it bends to Chinese regulators angered by its U.S. IPO.

Probe into sexual harassment claims against Andrew Cuomo started Aug

The US Department of Justice began a civil inquiry in August into sexual harassment claims made against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York officials said

New York reports 5 cases of Omicron; tally of new Covid variant in US now 8

As many as five cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant have surfaced in New York City, taking cumulative tally in the US to eight.

New York declares State of Emergency amid spike in Covid-19 infections

New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency in the state due to a spike in new coronavirus infections and hospitalisations

Bezos donates $100 mn to Obama foundation, $166 mn to NYU medical centre

Obama foundation said it received $100 million. Separately on Monday, NYU Langone Health said it has received a $166 million gift from Bezos and his family.

49th International Emmy Awards all set to be held in New York

The 49th edition of the International Emmy Awards, which celebrates the best in international television, will be held on November 22 in New York.

Starbucks, Amazon open grab-and-go store in New York

The stores offer the full Starbucks menu as well as prepared salads, sandwiches and snacks from Amazon Go

Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for record $35 mn at auction in New York

A Frida Kahlo self-portrait that shows the artist with the face of her husband, Diego Rivera, in the middle of her forehead, sold at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday for $34.9 million

Times Square is back open on New Year's Eve with vaccination proof

Tom Harris, the president of the Times Square Alliance, said all spectators aged 5 and over will be asked to show proof of full vaccination

Wall Street warns it will cut NYC workforce in the next five years

Overall, 13 per cent of employers in the city expect to reduce their workforces in coming years

Iconic New York City landmarks illuminated on the occasion of Diwali

Iconic New York City landmarks were illuminated on the occasion of Diwali as top UN officials extended greetings to those celebrating the festival of lights around the world. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres tweeted "Happy #Diwali. My best wishes to all celebrating." The United Nations also tweeted "During #Diwali, the festival of lights - celebrated in India & by followers of many faiths across the world - clay lamps are lit to signify the victory of good over evil." World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a tweet "May the lights of #Diwali bring good health and happiness to everyone celebrating." For the first time ever, Diwali-themed animation adorned One World Trade Center from November 2nd-4th as part of the South Asian Engagement Foundation (SAEF)'s inaugural #AllAmericanDiwali in New York City. On Wednesday, a spectacular Diwali fireworks show light up the sky on the iconic Hudson River. "We are excited to create and curate the ..

2,000 Amazon workers in New York to seek federal authorisation on union

Amazon warehouse workers on Staten Island, the southernmost of New York's boroughs, have signed a call for unionisation.

India thanks New York authorities for returning over 150 antiquities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought back 157 artefacts and antiquities, which were handed over to India by the US during his visit

Explained: Why the Empire State Building may never be the same

The coronavirus pandemic emptied out the attractions, shops and offices, in both the building and the city, for months

From NYSE to Met Gala, Emma Raducanu enjoying her celebrity status

Teenage tennis ace Emma Raducanu of Great Britain is thoroughly enjoying her celebrity status while in New York after clinching the US Open women's singles title on Sunday

'Reopening old wounds': When the remains are identified, 20 years later

Scientists are still testing the vast inventory of unidentified remains for a genetic connection to the 1,106 victims

New York area swamped by Hurricane Ida's rains, killing at least 8

Video of flooding posted on social media showed major thoroughways, airport terminals, baseball stadiums and subway stations turned into wading pools

New York state Governor declares state of emergency over Hurricane Ida

New York state Governor Kathy Hochul declared her first state of emergency on Thursday as remnants of Hurricane Ida brought torrential rain and heavy flooding.

Delhi ahead of NY, London in CCTV cameras installed per sq. mile: Kejriwal

Citing a media report, Kejriwal on Thursday said the national capital has surpassed mega cities like New York, London and Shanghai in terms of most number of CCTV cameras installed per square mile