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Topic: U.S.

‘A surge upon a surge’ — Top US health officials warn of jump in Covid cases after holidays

Anthony Fauci, US govt's top infectious-disease expert, warned that the country is at a 'very critical point' in combating the pandemic.

US Navy rear admiral on surprise visit to Taiwan, report says

Taiwan’s foreign ministry said it welcomed the visit of an 'unidentified US official' but declined to give more details because the trip 'has not been made public.'

Biden win has made US firms upbeat on China, says US trade body in Shanghai

American Chamber of Commerce says expectations are that US-China ties will become more stable than it has been under Trump, though it is unlikely to return to pre-2016 equations.

Best bet for Chinese tech companies in US is to disappear, at least till Trump exits office

Two months of a lame-duck Trump administration could turn out to be as damaging as the first 46 for Chinese tech companies on the US radar.

US’ SEC pushes urgent plan that could delist Chinese companies

At issue is a problem that has vexed US regulators for over a decade: China’s refusal to let inspectors review audits of Alibaba, Baidu & other firms that trade on American markets.

With Covid raging, America is locking down from its Atlantic to Pacific coast

US' average new-case count for the past 7 days has jumped 37%, according to Johns Hopkins University data, the fastest at any point in the country since late March.

US will have more Covid cases as new, rapid tests are deployed, Trump warns

US President Donald Trump also said total number of cases is not the full metric of success, instead hospitalisation capacity and mortality rates are far more instructive metrics.

Trump aware of India-China situation, has no formal plans to mediate, says White House

The US extended its condolences to the soldiers killed during Monday's clash, and said it was monitoring the situation developing along the LAC in Ladakh.

Long work hours waste time and lead to lower productivity

Long hours cause fatigue, both physical and mental, in employees, and impact productivity. Companies can counter this with shorter workdays, four-day workweeks or more paid vacation.

United Airlines suspends Newark-Mumbai route after Iran shoots down US drone

While it is unclear if the drone was over international or Iranian waters, this decision comes during rising tensions between the two countries.

On Camera

Zoho is no Signal. India must not put Swadeshi before security

Behind celebratory headlines for Zoho lies a history we cannot ignore. The company’s ManageEngine products have been repeatedly exploited, often by highly sophisticated attackers.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.