Xiaomi, 8 More Chinese Companies Blacklisted by US Government Over Alleged Military Links
Associated Press | Friday January 15, 2021
The US government has blacklisted Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi and China’s third-largest national oil company CNOOC for alleged military links, heaping pressure on Beijing in President Donald Trump’s last week in office.
Mysterious, Killer Fungus Spread Rampantly At US Hospital Covid Ward: Study
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 9, 2021
Dozens of people being treated for Covid-19 at a Florida hospital last summer became additionally infected with a mysterious, often deadly fungus called Candida auris, a US government study said Friday.
New York Stock Exchange Reverses Course, To Delist 3 Chinese Firms
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 6, 2021
The New York Stock Exchange reversed course again Wednesday saying it would delist three Chinese telecom equities from trading due to new US government guidance.
US May Expand Required COVID-19 Testing To More International Passengers
World News | Reuters | Thursday December 31, 2020
The U.S. government may expand coronavirus testing requirements for international air travelers beyond Britain as early as next week, sources briefed on the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.
US Covid Outbreak May Worsen After Holidays, Says Top Scientist
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 27, 2020
Top US government scientist Anthony Fauci warned Sunday the worst of the pandemic may be yet to come, driving the country to a "critical point" as holiday travel spreads the coronavirus.
US Says Passengers Arriving From UK Must Test Negative For COVID-19
World News | Reuters | Friday December 25, 2020
The U.S. government will require all airline passengers arriving from the United Kingdom to test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure starting Monday amid concerns about a new coronavirus variant that may be more transmissible.
SolarWinds Hack Cleanup Could Take Months, Cyber-Security Experts Say
Reuters | Friday December 25, 2020
Using a subverted version of the company's software as a makeshift skeleton key, SolarWinds hackers crept into a swathe of US government networks, including the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Commerce, Energy, State and other agencies besides.
Pfizer, US Seal 100 Million Covid-19 Vaccine Deal With Additional 70 Million Due By June
Business | Reuters | Thursday December 24, 2020
Covid-19 vaccine: Pfizer said last week it could need the US government to help it secure some components needed to make the vaccine
Lawmakers Urge US to Further Tighten Restrictions on Chinese Chipmaker SMIC
Reuters | Wednesday December 23, 2020
Two Republican lawmakers, Senator Marco Rubio and Representative Michael McCaul, have asked the US government to further tighten restrictions on Chinese chipmaker SMIC to stop it from accessing US technology.
Twitter Followers Of US Government Accounts Won't Transfer To Biden
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 23, 2020
Twitter said Tuesday it would not automatically transfer the millions of followers of official Trump administration accounts to the incoming Biden administration, but instead give users the option to continue or not.
US Will Not Impose COVID-19 Screenings For Flights From Britain: Report
World News | Reuters | Wednesday December 23, 2020
The US government does not intend to impose COVID-19 screenings for passengers traveling from Britain after the emergence of a highly infectious new coronavirus variant there, people briefed on the decision said.
"Can't Let This Go Unanswered": Joe Biden On Massive Cyberattack
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 23, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday that the perpetrators of a massive cyberattack on the US government, unofficially blamed on Russia, must face consequences, and assailed President Donald Trump over his response to the threat.
"Deeply Honoured" At Being Awarded 'Legion Of Merit' By US President: PM Modi
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 22, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his firm conviction and commitment to continue working with the US government and other stakeholders for further strengthening the India-US ties as he said he was deeply honoured at being awarded the Legion of Merit by American President Donald Trump.
Trump Orders US Government To Construct "Beautiful" Buildings
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 22, 2020
US President Donald Trump, with only a month left in office, issued an order Monday that future federal buildings must be "beautiful" and preferably built in the Greco-Roman classical style.
China Calls Trump Cyberattack Claims "A Farce"
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday December 21, 2020
China on Monday said tweets by President Donald Trump suggesting Beijing was involved in a massive cyberattack on the US government were "a farce" concocted for political motives.
Harvard, MIT Sue Trump Administration Over Student Visa Row
Jul 8, 2020
US Leadership Disappointed In Dealing With COVID-19: Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz
Apr 24, 2020
Is US On The Brink Of Flattening The Curve?
Apr 9, 2020
A Month Before PM Announcement, India Failed Earlier ASAT Test: Experts
Apr 2, 2019
Could US Midterm Election Results Mean Investigations For Trump?
Nov 7, 2018
No Change In Visa Policy, Says US
Mar 24, 2018
'Global Warming Is For Real', A Research Station In Europe Proves
Aug 8, 2017
3 Attacks In 10 Days On Indians In US: What Can Our Government Do?
Mar 6, 2017
Kansas Shooting: Indians Jolted But American Dream Alive?
Mar 2, 2017
Xiaomi, 8 More Chinese Companies Blacklisted by US Government Over Alleged Military Links
Associated Press | Friday January 15, 2021
The US government has blacklisted Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi and China’s third-largest national oil company CNOOC for alleged military links, heaping pressure on Beijing in President Donald Trump’s last week in office.
Mysterious, Killer Fungus Spread Rampantly At US Hospital Covid Ward: Study
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 9, 2021
Dozens of people being treated for Covid-19 at a Florida hospital last summer became additionally infected with a mysterious, often deadly fungus called Candida auris, a US government study said Friday.
New York Stock Exchange Reverses Course, To Delist 3 Chinese Firms
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 6, 2021
The New York Stock Exchange reversed course again Wednesday saying it would delist three Chinese telecom equities from trading due to new US government guidance.
US May Expand Required COVID-19 Testing To More International Passengers
World News | Reuters | Thursday December 31, 2020
The U.S. government may expand coronavirus testing requirements for international air travelers beyond Britain as early as next week, sources briefed on the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.
US Covid Outbreak May Worsen After Holidays, Says Top Scientist
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 27, 2020
Top US government scientist Anthony Fauci warned Sunday the worst of the pandemic may be yet to come, driving the country to a "critical point" as holiday travel spreads the coronavirus.
US Says Passengers Arriving From UK Must Test Negative For COVID-19
World News | Reuters | Friday December 25, 2020
The U.S. government will require all airline passengers arriving from the United Kingdom to test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure starting Monday amid concerns about a new coronavirus variant that may be more transmissible.
SolarWinds Hack Cleanup Could Take Months, Cyber-Security Experts Say
Reuters | Friday December 25, 2020
Using a subverted version of the company's software as a makeshift skeleton key, SolarWinds hackers crept into a swathe of US government networks, including the Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, Commerce, Energy, State and other agencies besides.
Pfizer, US Seal 100 Million Covid-19 Vaccine Deal With Additional 70 Million Due By June
Business | Reuters | Thursday December 24, 2020
Covid-19 vaccine: Pfizer said last week it could need the US government to help it secure some components needed to make the vaccine
Lawmakers Urge US to Further Tighten Restrictions on Chinese Chipmaker SMIC
Reuters | Wednesday December 23, 2020
Two Republican lawmakers, Senator Marco Rubio and Representative Michael McCaul, have asked the US government to further tighten restrictions on Chinese chipmaker SMIC to stop it from accessing US technology.
Twitter Followers Of US Government Accounts Won't Transfer To Biden
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 23, 2020
Twitter said Tuesday it would not automatically transfer the millions of followers of official Trump administration accounts to the incoming Biden administration, but instead give users the option to continue or not.
US Will Not Impose COVID-19 Screenings For Flights From Britain: Report
World News | Reuters | Wednesday December 23, 2020
The US government does not intend to impose COVID-19 screenings for passengers traveling from Britain after the emergence of a highly infectious new coronavirus variant there, people briefed on the decision said.
"Can't Let This Go Unanswered": Joe Biden On Massive Cyberattack
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 23, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday that the perpetrators of a massive cyberattack on the US government, unofficially blamed on Russia, must face consequences, and assailed President Donald Trump over his response to the threat.
"Deeply Honoured" At Being Awarded 'Legion Of Merit' By US President: PM Modi
India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 22, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his firm conviction and commitment to continue working with the US government and other stakeholders for further strengthening the India-US ties as he said he was deeply honoured at being awarded the Legion of Merit by American President Donald Trump.
Trump Orders US Government To Construct "Beautiful" Buildings
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 22, 2020
US President Donald Trump, with only a month left in office, issued an order Monday that future federal buildings must be "beautiful" and preferably built in the Greco-Roman classical style.
China Calls Trump Cyberattack Claims "A Farce"
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday December 21, 2020
China on Monday said tweets by President Donald Trump suggesting Beijing was involved in a massive cyberattack on the US government were "a farce" concocted for political motives.
Harvard, MIT Sue Trump Administration Over Student Visa Row
Jul 8, 2020
US Leadership Disappointed In Dealing With COVID-19: Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz
Apr 24, 2020
Is US On The Brink Of Flattening The Curve?
Apr 9, 2020
A Month Before PM Announcement, India Failed Earlier ASAT Test: Experts
Apr 2, 2019
Could US Midterm Election Results Mean Investigations For Trump?
Nov 7, 2018
No Change In Visa Policy, Says US
Mar 24, 2018
'Global Warming Is For Real', A Research Station In Europe Proves
Aug 8, 2017
3 Attacks In 10 Days On Indians In US: What Can Our Government Do?
Mar 6, 2017
Kansas Shooting: Indians Jolted But American Dream Alive?
Mar 2, 2017
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