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Donald Trump's immigration rule takes effect again during an appeal

A federal appeals court has allowed a Trump administration rule that would deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits like food stamps to go back into effect while it considers the case

Rupee slumps 33 paise to 74.74 against the US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 33 paise to 74.74 against the US dollar in opening trade, tracking strong American currency ahead of the US Presidential election results

The US approves sale of $600 million in MQ-9 armed drones to Taiwan

The Trump administration has notified Congress that it has approved the sale of $600 million in armed drones to Taiwan, the latest in a series of arms transfers for the island

US case against Venezuela's oil minister Aissami hits another snag

The prosecution of Venezuela's Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami for violating US sanctions has run into another snag after a federal judge allowed one of his co-defendants to withdraw a guilty plea

World Coronavirus Dispatch: US reports all-time high single-day surge

Europe's lockdowns threaten to squash fragile profit rebound, Regeneron halts trial of antibody treatment in seriously ill Covid patients, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

What's in the US law protecting internet companies - and can it be changed?

The hearing was about Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which offers big tech platforms protections from liability over content posted by users

Dairy farmers become roadblock for India's trade deals with US, EU

Opposition from politically-influential dairy farmers makes government hesitant to allow free access of dairy products from other countries

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Record surge reaches oldest populations in US

German firms turn pessimistic on economic recovery, pharmacies see record flu shot demand, Rolls-Royce prepares temporary closures and other pandemic-related news across the globe

US sets Covid-19 record with high daily case spike; deaths near 224,000

The US coronavirus caseload has reached record heights with more than 83,000 infections reported in a single day, the latest ominous sign of the disease's grip on the nation

World Coronavirus Dispatch: 2 mn more UK adults into financial troubles

Australia may reopen state borders in time for Christmas, Covid drags 2 million more UK adults into financial troubles, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

US calls six more Chinese media outlets 'foreign missions', 'propaganda'

US designated six more Chinese media outlets as foreign missions, terming them as "propaganda" outlets "controlled" by Communist Party of China, amid escalating tensions between the two countries

US concerned about China's move to expand influence in Brazil: Lighthizer

Lighthizer's remarks in an event hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce were echoed by White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow,

World Coronavirus Dispatch: WHO to revise guidance on Remdesivir soon

Pfizer to seek FDA approval for Covid -19 vaccine in November, coronavirus drives US budget deficit to record, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

US trying to create rift between China, Russia: Chinese official

China on Friday accused the US of trying to sow discord in its close ties with Russia and asserted that the strategic partnership between the two countries is strong enough to withstand the pressure

IMF data shows pandemic will push China GDP growth well beyond US

The IMF estimates China will grow by 8.2% next year, down a full percentage point from the IMF's April estimate but strong enough to account for more than one-quarter of global growth

Appointment of coordinator for Tibet by US aimed at destabilising it: China

China on Thursday slammed the US for appointing a Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues, describing Washington's move as political manipulation aimed at destabilising Tibet

China and Pakistan secure seat on UN rights body, draw flak from US

States won despite opposition from activists citing their 'abysmal record'

US body on AI calls for creating India-US strategic tech alliance

US should build a formal tech alliance with India that will help develop a Indo-Pacific strategy focused on emerging technology, an independent federal commission on artificial intelligence has said

Covid-19 struck US man twice, and second time was worse

The degree of protective immunity after a Covid-19 infection is one of the pandemic's great unknowns

World Coronavirus Dispatch: US plans $2bn aid as airlines send workers home

Germany plans to give legal protection for work from home and Google launches phone for economic downturn