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Russia may step up strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure, facilities: US

The US State Department has issued a security alert warning that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days. The US Embassy in Kyiv on Monday urged US citizens still in Ukraine to depart the country immediately. If you hear a loud explosion or if sirens are activated, immediately seek cover, the State Department said in its alert. If in a home or a building, go to the lowest level of the structure with the fewest exterior walls, windows, and openings; close any doors and sit near an interior wall, away from any windows or openings. The State Department issued the alert after the US intelligence community on Monday declassified a finding that determined that Russia would increasingly target Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, according to a US official familiar with the intelligence. The official was not authorized to comment publicly about the finding and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Owing to international pressure US to discuss over frozen funds to Kabul

The United Nations has highlighted that nearly half the country's 40 million people face acute hunger and are on the brink of starvation

Resumption of US-Russia dialogue on strategic stability uncertain: Ryabkov

According to Ryabkov, Russia has been tracking certain signals regarding the potential resumption of dialogue on strategic stability, but there has been no clarity on the issue

US first lady Jill Biden ends isolation after testing negative for Covid-19

She tested positive for Covid-19 last week and had mild symptoms

Streaming viewership pips cable TV for first time in US: Nielsen report

Streaming viewership has exceeded cable usage for the first time in the US, amid the slowdown of new content on traditional television and reduced sports programming, a new report has shown.

US judge leans toward disclosure of document for Trump's Mar-a-Lago search

A federal judge in Florida said he is likely to order the release of a key court document for the search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, despite warnings that it may harm the investigation.

Russia expects US to issue visa to Lavrov for UNGA visit: Foreign Ministry

Russia expects that US will issue visas to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his delegation for their participation in the high-level meetings during the 76th session of the UN General Assembly.

US, Taiwan plan to start trade talks, eye growth with shared values

The US and Taiwan have announced trade talks after both sides agreed on improving trade and investment relationships and, advance mutual trade priorities based on shared values.

US Fed indicates further rate hikes as inflation shows no signs of abating

US Federal Reserve officials indicated that further rate hikes could follow as there is "little evidence" that inflation pressures were subsiding, according to the Fed's latest policy meeting.

EV owners fed up with the sorry state of public charging stations in US

According to a report, one out of every five respondents ended up not charging their vehicle during their visit to a public charging station

US: Companies facing first tax on stock buybacks in Joe Biden's bill

Democrats have pulled off a quiet first in their just-passed legislation: the creation of a tax on stock buybacks, a cherished tool of Corporate America that had long seemed untouchable.

Polio vax boosters offered to children in London: Here's what experts say

In June, the UK Health Security Agency reported that polio virus had been detected in sewage in north and east London post which vaccine boosters were offered.

India better placed to avoid stagflation risk, says RBI report

Paints an encouraging picture of economic activity gaining strength, with most GDP constituents exceeding their pre-pandemic levels

US FAA finds Boeing 787 certification documents incomplete: Report

US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified a number of omissions in Boeing's documentation, submitted in late April, and has sent portions of it back to the planemaker, one of the people said

Global coronavirus caseload tops 517.3 mn, death toll crosses 6.25 mn

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 81,863,725 and 997,526, respectively

US migration policy 'incoherent' and 'differentiated', laments Cuba

Two days before the opening of migration talks between Cuba and the US, which have been paralysed for four yrs, a Cuban official lamented Washington's incoherent and differentiated migration policies.

Ukraine crisis: France freezes $24 bn of Russian Central Bank's assets

France also froze real estate in the country worth half a billion euros, which is about 30 properties and apartments owned by Russian citizens, according to the minister

US waives in-person interview requirements for visa applicants in India

These applicants eligible for the waiver are students (F, M, and academic J visas), workers (H-1, H-2, H-3, and individual L visas), Culture and extraordinary ability (O, P, and Q visas).

US reiterates support to Taiwan amid increasing Chinese military incursions

Amid increasing China's military incursions in Taiwan, US Secretary of Commerce Gina M Raimondo on Monday reiterated Washington's support to Taipei

US completes construction of radar designed to detect missiles from NKorea

US has completed construction of a new long-range radar in Alaska that is designed to give early warnings for incoming ballistic missiles from N Korea and other countries, a top defence official said