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Labour shortage threatens to derail US President Joe Biden’s climate change agenda

With the US unemployment rate at an historic low of 3.5%, companies fear they will struggle to fill jobs, and that plans to transition away from fossil fuels could stall out.

US Soccer Federation briefly removes emblem from Iran flag ahead of World Cup clash

A now-deleted graphic, posted on US Soccer's social media pages, displayed the Iranian flag only bearing its green, white and red colours, to show solidarity with protesters in Iran.

US approves largest dam removal in history to save endangered fish

A US agency seeking to restore habitat for Chinook salmon and endangered coho salmon gave final approval Thursday to decommission four dams straddling the California-Oregon border.

Poland blast may not be from Russian missile, Biden says after holding emergency meeting

Biden stated that the US & its NATO allies are investigating the blast that killed 2 in Poland, after holding an emergency meeting with leaders gathered for the G20 summit on Wednesday.

Crypto exchange FTX to start US bankruptcy proceedings, CEO Sam Bankman-Fried resigns

The distressed cryptocurrency trading platform has been struggling to raise billions in funds to stave off collapse while coming under heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Russia, USA to hold first talks under nuclear treaty since Ukraine war, says US State Dept

US State Dept spokesperson Ned Price stated that the countries are expected to discuss resuming inspections under the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty.

UK to announce major gas deal with the US, after COP27 climate change summit

The United States will promise about 10 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Britain, the Telegraph reported. The deal is expected to close within a couple weeks.

‘India will buy oil from wherever it has to, even from Russia,’ says Union Minister Puri

Washington: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Hardeep Singh Puri has said that India will buy crude oil from whichever country it wanted...

Infant, her parents among 4 Indian-origin people abducted in California on Monday

Authorities have said the four were taken against their will and have described the suspect as 'armed' and 'dangerous'.

US slaps new sanctions on Iran oil exports, targets firms in South & East Asia including India

The US imposed sanctions on firms it accused of involvement in Iran's sale of petrochemical trade products. The action targeted Iranian brokers & front companies in India, UAE & Hong Kong.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

2 Agniveers awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in Op Sindoor, a first since Agnipath launch

This marks the first time that Agniveers have received gallantry awards. They are the Army's short-term recruits under the Agnipath scheme.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.