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How Trump was forced to give up his plan to reopen America for Easter

New information – and unanimity among his top public-health advisers – set the stage for a remarkable reversal on Sunday by Trump.

Coronavirus makes America seem like a civilisation in decline

No advanced nation has responded as poorly as the US. Perverse regulation, a bungled government test & fragmented supply chains held back testing for crucial weeks.

Why even America isn’t testing everyone for coronavirus. Because, it isn’t needed

What’s needed – and what must be a priority – is getting tests for the people who are ill or who at least have symptoms and are in a vulnerable category.

Yes, young people are falling seriously ill from Covid-19

New evidence from Europe and U.S. suggests younger adults aren’t as impervious to the novel coronavirus as originally thought.

Why it just doesn’t make sense for Iran to bait Trump now

It’s conceivable someone in Tehran thought firing rockets in the general direction of some Americans would be a good way to commemorate birthday of Soleimani.

Huawei rift between US and Europe becoming an issue for NATO

The rift may have a global impact as the western powers struggle to come to terms with the technological prowess China has developed since 2015.

H-1B visa fee hiked by $10 as US revises selection process

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services said the non-refundable fee will support the new electronic registration system to make the H-1B selection process more efficient.

No US-China trade deal yet, but Trump invites Xi for signing of phase one

US and China have been locked in a trade war for a year, which included Trump slapping huge tariffs on Chinese goods.

US tells India it wants ‘rapid action’ in easing Kashmir restrictions, releasing detainees

The US State Department reiterated President Trump was ready to mediate between India and Pakistan to resolve the growing tensions regarding Kashmir.

Trade war is bad enough but a US-China currency war could spell doom for world economy

There is no global mechanism to stop countries from entering a competitive devaluation drive, and a US-China currency war could wreck the global economy.

On Camera

Bengaluru, Gujarat, Chennai—mapping India’s emerging semiconductor hubs

Emerging hubs in India mirror the factors that have long driven the US’ semiconductor clusters in New York, Texas, Oregon, and California.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.