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  EXPLAINER: What happens to Europe's energy if Russia acts?

  World | February 06, 2022 21:11 IST

  Russian officials have not signalled they would consider cutting supplies in the case of new sanctions. Moscow relies on energy exports, and although it just signed a gas deal with China, Europe is a key source of revenue. Europe is likewise dependent on Russia, so any Western sanctions would likely avoid directly targeting Russian energy supplies.

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  What ex-vice president Hamid Ansari said is wrong: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on IAMC event

  India | January 28, 2022 19:53 IST

  Countering Ansari, Rijiju said some isolated incidents do take place at individual-community level "but Indian culture is always inclusive."Before 2014, communal riots and violence were regular but India is more peaceful now", said Kiren Rijiju.

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  Pakistan joined America 'war on terror' for money: PM Imran Khan

  World | December 22, 2021 8:56 IST

  Khan claimed that he was close to the decision-makers in 2001 when the then military ruler, Gen Pervez Musharraf, decided to become part of the 'war on terror'.

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  China says US diplomatic boycott violates Olympic spirit

  Other Sports | December 07, 2021 15:53 IST

  The US is attempting to interfere with the Beijing Winter Olympics “out of ideological prejudice and based on lies and rumours," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian.

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  China threatens retaliation if US boycotts Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

  Other Sports | December 07, 2021 15:41 IST

  China threatened to take 'firm countermeasures' if the US proceeds with a diplomatic boycott of February's Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

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  After US, UK considering diplomatic boycott of 'Beijing Winter Olympics 2022': Reports

  World | November 20, 2021 10:22 IST

  Citing Times newspaper, Sputnik reported that under one of the considered options, the UK may be represented by the ambassador but not any other official.

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  'Best decision for America': Biden defends withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan

  World | September 01, 2021 13:02 IST

  “I give you my word: With all of my heart, I believe this is the right decision, a wise decision, and the best decision for America,” Biden said in his address to the nation from the White House on Tuesday.

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  Joe Biden picks Nicholas Burns for China ambassador, Rahm Emanuel for Japan

  World | August 21, 2021 9:28 IST

  Emanuel was also a former 3-term congressman who served as Prez Barack Obama’s 1st White House chief of staff and was a senior adviser in President Bill Clinton’s administration.

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  US approves Covid booster jabs for those with weak immune systems

  World | August 13, 2021 14:23 IST

  The late-night announcement by the Food and Drug Administration applies to several million Americans who are especially vulnerable because of organ transplants, certain cancers or other disorders.

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  India and Pakistan need to work together to resolve bilateral issues: US

  World | July 24, 2021 7:42 IST

  Relations between India and Pakistan nose-dived after New Delhi abrogated the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 on August 5, 2019 and bifurcated it into two Union territories. 

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  Chinese hackers breached 13 US gas pipeline operators from 2011 to 2013: Report

  World | July 21, 2021 6:57 IST

  US security agencies have assessed that the attacks were ultimately intended to help China develop cyberattack capabilities against US pipelines to physically damage pipelines or disrupt pipeline operations, it added.  

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  Japan government sees Taiwan tensions as regional security risk

  World | July 13, 2021 10:32 IST

  Japan believes rising tension surrounding Taiwan requires its attention “with a sense of crisis” as China intensifies military activities in the area and the United States steps up support for the self-governing island.

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  Biden administration falls short of July 4 COVID-19 vaccination goal

  World | July 05, 2021 6:37 IST

  In terms of total numbers, that amounts to just under 157 million people (47.3 per cent) in the US being fully vaccinated, and more than 182 million (54.9 per cent) having had at least one dose.

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  US Independence Day: Lesser known facts

  News | July 04, 2021 0:12 IST

  On 246th Independence Day of the United States of America, we bring to you some lesser known facts about the historic day of the world's oldest democracy.

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  Black Americans laud Juneteenth holiday, say more work ahead

  World | June 18, 2021 9:35 IST

  “It’s great, but it’s not enough,” said Gwen Grant, president and CEO of the Urban League of Kansas City. Grant said she was delighted by the quick vote this week by Congress to make Juneteenth a national holiday because “it’s been a long time coming.”

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  Talk of Donald Trump 2024 run builds as legal pressure intensifies

  World | June 03, 2021 22:22 IST

  “Well, I’ll tell you what,” Trump responded. “We are going to make you very happy, and we’re going to do what’s right.”

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  Americans less afraid of dying from COVID-19: Survey

  World | February 24, 2021 9:59 IST

  The study found that despite some states lifting statewide mask mandates, the public's strong support, registering at 61 percent, for mask mandates remains unchanged from December.

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  Widespread internet outages hit northeast U.S.

  World | January 27, 2021 10:39 IST

  People posting on Twitter reported having issues connecting with various online services in the region stretching from Washington, D.C., to Boston. That densely populated area includes key U.S. government services as well as major financial companies such as Fidelity Investments.

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  Over 1,200 adverse events in US after receiving Moderna vaccine

  World | January 23, 2021 8:19 IST

  As of January 10, a reported 40,41,396 first doses of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine had been administered in the US, and reports of 1,266 adverse events after receipt of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine were submitted to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, according to the CDC.

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  Sindhis, Pashtuns protest against 'terrorist state' Pakistan in Washington DC

  News | August 15, 2020 21:09 IST

  A group of Pakistan's minority communities including Sindhi, Pashtun and Gilgit Baltistan staged a protest against Pakistan in Washington DC.