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Thursday, March 28, 2024
TopicUnited States

Topic: United States

‘Historically significant’–US, Taiwan reach deal on 1st part of ’21st Century’ trade pact

It is not expected to alter goods tariffs, but proponents say it will strengthen economic bonds between US, Taiwan and increase its ability to resist economic coercion from China.

US State Dept religious freedom report red-flags India again, cites Bilkis Bano, flogging of Muslim men

In its response, the MEA said the report was based on 'flawed understanding' and that senior official's comments were 'motivated and biased'.

US, EU engage in tense contest as UN migration agency opens its leadership position

The candidates are IOM deputy director Amy Pope, a former White House advisor personally backed by Joe Biden, and her boss António Vitorino who has run the organisation since 2018.

Will object if US restricts investment in semiconductor industry, says China’s commerce ministry

Ministry spokesperson Shu Jueting said such US behaviors will affect companies' normal operation and damage the international economic and trade order.

TikTok advertisers continue to spend on app amid threat of potential US ban

Despite the concerns about its Chinese ownership, TikTok’s ad business is poised to grow 36% to $6.83 billion this year, according to research firm Insider Intelligence.

South China Sea should not be ‘hunting ground’ for foreign forces, says China’s foreign ministry

Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told media that ‘South China Sea is home to all regional countries, and should not be a hunting ground for external forces.’

US & Philippines recommit to ‘ironclad’ security alliance, despite pressure from China

Both countries seek ways to push back against what they see as China’s increasingly aggressive actions near Taiwan and in the South China Sea.

US Covid vaccine requirement for international travellers to end May 11, says White House

The process will aim to end vaccination requirements for Head Start educators, CMS-certified healthcare facilities, and certain noncitizens at the land border.

US, Mexico to jointly bid for FIFA 2027 Women’s World Cup co-host, say federations

US previously hosted Women's World Cup in 1999 and in 2003. Mexico has not hosted the tournament before. Australia, New Zealand will co-host the 2023 edition.

South Korea’s Yoon to visit US on 24-30 April for summit with Joe Biden, says Yonhap news

The two leaders are scheduled to hold summit and joint news conference on 26 April, and Yoon will deliver a speech to the US Congress on 27 April, the news agency said.

On Camera

Social media has made news more graphic. Torture by Russian military is latest example

Before social media, depiction of violence on news was the exception—graphic visuals were either not shown on TV or in newspapers or the images were blurred. This is no longer the case.

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

BRO connects new axis to Ladakh, to be shortest route

The all-weather Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil-Leh Highway.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.