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Vaccines become race against time in as US CDC warns of Covid surge

Scientists nationwide are calling out the dangers of loosening state measures like mask mandates and capacity restrictions.

China bans UK politicians in response to human rights sanctions against Uyghur Muslims

The retaliation comes after the UK on Monday joined the EU, Canada and the US to impose its first sanctions against Chinese government officials linked to human rights violations.

$2,000 a year per child — Millions of US parents will soon get a monthly allowance

Of all age groups in the US, children are the most likely to live in poverty. The Biden administration is expanding the child tax credit.

Quad leaders to hold first summit on 12 March to further expand cooperation in Indo-Pacific

The Ministry of External Affairs Tuesday said summit will help exchange views on resilient supply chains, emerging and critical technologies, maritime security, and climate change.

US sanctions Turkey over purchase of S-400 missile system from Russia

State Secretary Michael Pompeo said the sanctions on Turkey's SSB demonstrates the US will not tolerate significant transactions with Russia's defence sector.

President Trump’s term ends at noon on 20 Jan – the constitution is clear

Whether he likes it or not, Trump’s term will come to an end very soon.

America is producing too many Ph.D.s, and that’s not good news

The problem starts when Ph.D. students collect their degrees and go out into the world. The academic jobs they're accustomed to pursuing have been drying up.

US confirms first case of new Covid variant discovered in UK

The patient from Colorado had the mutated form of the virus, known as B.1.1.7. He has no recent travel history, challenging health officials to find the possible source of infection.

Veterans of the ‘forever wars’ need jobs as much as healthcare

There are reports of insufficient levels of personal protective equipment in many facilities. Cuts at the post office have made it more difficult for many veterans.

Delays, allergic case — First hiccups emerge as US rolls out Covid vaccine

A healthcare worker in Alaska with no history of allergies experienced flushing and shortness of breath 10 minutes after receiving a shot, the state health department said.

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

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.

First-of-its kind tri-services conference Ran Samvad to take place in Army War College next week

Billed as the military’s own version of Raisina Dialogue, the event will spotlight on tech-driven warfighting, lessons from Operation Sindoor and release of three new doctrines.

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?