Bid to thwart attempts to infiltrate U.S. IT networks. In another action against China days before he leaves office, U.S. President Donald Trump directed government departments to look at ways to minimise procurement of Chinese goods and services to reduce the risks from espionage, his national security adviser said. In a statement on Friday, Robert […]
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Donald Trump faces ‘incitement of insurrection’ impeachment charge
Ms. Pelosi’s leadership team also will seek a quick vote on a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence and Cabinet officials to invoke the 25th Amendment. As the House prepares for impeachment, President Donald Trump faces a single charge — “incitement of insurrection” — over the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to […]
U.S. voids restrictions on diplomatic contacts with Taiwan
The Trump administration has sought to strengthen bilateral relations with Taiwan. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Saturday that the State Department is voiding longstanding restrictions on how U.S. diplomats and others have contact with their counterparts in Taiwan, another move that is expected to upset China as the Trump administration winds to […]
China says will take necessary measures to safeguard companies’ rights and interests
China said on January 7 that it would take necessary measures to safeguard companies’ rights and interests in response to the United States considering adding Alibaba and Tencent to a China stock ban. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying was speaking at a regular news briefing. The Trump administration is considering adding tech giants Alibaba […]
Electoral College protests | U.S. Capitol locked down as Trump supporters clash with police
Protesters tore down metal barricades at the bottom of the Capitol’s steps and were met by officers in riot gear. The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out between supporters of President Donald Trump and Police. An announcement was played inside the Capitol as lawmakers were meeting and expected […]
No charges against Wisconsin officer who shot Jacob Blake
Officer Rusten Sheskey’s shooting of Jacob Blake on Aug. 23, captured on bystander video, turned the nation’s spotlight on Wisconsin A Wisconsin prosecutor announced on Tuesday that he will not file criminal charges against a white police officer who shot a Black man in the back in Kenosha last summer, leaving him paralyzed and setting […]
The Hindu Explains | All Eyes on Georgia
The Georgia elections are especially significant this year as the outcome determines which party will control the U.S. Congress for the next two years. Why is Georgia holding elections? The state of Georgia is holding run-off (re-race) elections on January 5 for its two seats in the U.S. Senate, a day after the 117th Congress […]
Philippines to prohibit entry of US travellers from Sunday
The Philippines will prohibit the entry of foreign travellers from the United States from Sunday after the more infectious new variant of the coronavirus was detected in Florida. The travel ban, lasting until January 15, covers those who have been to the United States within 14 days preceding arrival in the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte’s […]
Killing of unarmed Black man sparks fresh outrage in U.S.
Officer’s violation cost an innocent man his life: police chief The fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man by police in Columbus, Ohio — the U.S. city’s second such killing this month — sparked a fresh wave of protests on Thursday against racial injustice and police brutality in the country. Andre Maurice Hill, 47, was […]
2021 to provide important opportunities to broaden India-US partnership: Biswal
India and the US are negotiating a deal to iron out differences on trade issues to boost economic ties. Asserting that the long due US-India mini trade deal should be on top of agenda of the incoming Biden administration, US India Business Council president Nisha Desai Biswal has said that the ties between the two […]