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Topic: United States

Trump can’t wash his hair properly, so US to relax rules on shower water pressure

The move to ease water efficiency requirements for shower heads follows Trump's complaints about how low water flow is impeding his ability to properly wash his hair.

Decision to shut Chinese consulate in Houston could lead to smaller US footprint in China

China’s vow to retaliate against the move likely means one of the US diplomatic compounds may close. The US has close to 700-1,000 diplomats and 6 consulates in China.

US Congressmen introduce resolution urging China to de-escalate border tension with India

China should work toward de-escalating the situation along the LAC with India through existing diplomatic mechanisms and not through force, the Congressional resolution said.

Five days after it caught fire, US Navy warship is still burning at a San Diego base

There were 160 people on board the USS Bonhomme Richard when it caught fire Sunday. The cause of which is still unknown.

China sanctions US senators Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and 2 others in retaliatory move

The move come 3 days after the US sanctioned a top member of China’s ruling Communist Party and three other officials over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

White House shelves coronavirus task force, says US has entered ‘regular routine’

Trump, who is pressing ahead with reopening the economy and resuming his campaign schedule, claimed this week the virus will 'fade away' even without a vaccine.

Will protests further spread Covid? Experts say it’s too soon to tell

Tens of thousands of people have been out on streets and into close contact in cities across US, raising concerns of new Covid clusters.

Taylor Swift calls out Trump for stoking ‘fires of white supremacy’ over Minneapolis protests

Protests erupted in Minneapolis after police killed a black man. President Trump tweeted 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts'.

US raises ante in race for coronavirus vaccine with pledge of $1.2 billion to AstraZeneca

President Trump is pushing his way toward the front of the line to secure a shot to protect Americans from the outbreak and allow business to resume.

‘Cease this malicious activity’ — Mike Pompeo accuses China of stealing US’ Covid research

Pompeo tweet comes after two US security agencies, FBI and CISA, released a warning about alleged attempts by Chinese hackers to steal coronavirus research.

On Camera

Tariffs, chips, and China — how Trump’s trade playbook affects India

Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?