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China slams US over 130% tariffs, warns of consequences
China has slammed the United States for its decision to impose a 100% additional tariff on all Chinese exports.
Why EVs and semiconductor components are about to become costlier
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has warned that the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China will likely drive up prices for electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, and semiconductor components.
Thousands of federal workers fired by Donald Trump administration
The Donald Trump administration has started issuing layoff notices to thousands of federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown, a move criticized as a pressure tactic against Democrats.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is now a Donald Trump supporter
Marc Benioff, the billionaire CEO of Salesforce, has shocked his PR team with a radical political shift.
Why Samsung has been fined $445.5M in the US
Samsung Electronics has been ordered to pay almost $445.5 million in damages by a federal jury in Marshall, Texas.
US: 19 feared dead in massive plant explosion in Tennessee
A devastating explosion rocked the Accurate Energetic Systems plant in rural Tennessee in the United States of America on Friday, leaving 19 people missing and feared dead, according to authorities.
Trump announces an extra 100% tariff on imports from China
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose an extra 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month.
Is US economy sliding into recession amid government shutdown?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the US economy is showing signs of weakness, but it has avoided a recession predicted by many experts six months ago.
You can soon buy prescription drugs from Amazon's vending machines
Amazon is set to revolutionize the way people access their medications by introducing vending machines stocked with prescription drugs.
Why J&J has been fined $966M in the US
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered by a Los Angeles jury to pay $966 million to the family of a woman who died from mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.
Why GM, Ford could lose grants worth billions in US
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed cutting billions in federal funding, a move that could impact several promising start-ups and major automakers like Ford, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis.
Indian man's US visa revoked after carrying perfume labeled 'opium'
An Indian-origin man in the United States, Kapil Raghu, is battling to get his visa reinstated after a misunderstanding involving a perfume bottle labeled "Opium."
Indian-origin manager shot dead after asking man, 'Are you alright?'
An Indian-origin motel manager, Rakesh Ehagaban, was shot dead in the United States of America in Pittsburgh's Robinson Township on Friday.
Russia remains India's top oil supplier despite US pressure
India's crude oil imports from Russia fell slightly in September, but the country still accounted for over a third of India's total oil purchases.
'We'll deport you': ICE will target Bad Bunny's SuperBowl show
Corey Lewandowski, a former campaign manager to Donald Trump, has revealed that US immigration agents will be at the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show featuring Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny.
US considering Ukraine's request for long-range Tomahawk missiles: JD Vance
The United States is mulling over Ukraine's request for long-range Tomahawk missiles, US Vice President JD Vance has said.
This Indian pharma company faces US tariffs on patented drugs
The United States has announced a 100% tariff on branded and patented pharmaceutical products from October 1, which could affect imports of such drugs.
North Carolina restaurant shooting leaves at least 3 dead
A gunman opened fire on Saturday night at the American Fish Company restaurant in Southport, North Carolina, in the United States of America.
Emerging-market stocks down for 7 consecutive sessions: What's the reason?
Emerging-market currencies and stocks have taken a major hit this week, with MSCI's EM currency index falling by 0.2%, its seventh consecutive session of losses.
Citizenship rules for green card holders: What changes from October?
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced major changes to the naturalization process for green card holders applying for citizenship.
India seeks US tariff relief, offers corn and energy imports
India and the US are currently in the process of negotiating a trade deal.
High US tariffs pose risk to India's growth: Crisil
The high tariffs imposed by the US on Indian goods could be a major risk to India's growth, according to a recent report by Crisil Intelligence.
'Hand for dad...': Man confesses on TV about killing parents
A 53-year-old man from Albany, New York, United States, has confessed to killing his parents and burying their bodies in the backyard of their home.
'It's false': Musk reacts to being named in Epstein files
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been named in newly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and financier.
Gamemaker EA might be sold for $50B next week
Electronic Arts (EA), the video game publisher behind popular franchises like FIFA and Battlefield, is said to be in advanced talks for a private acquisition.
US economy grows at 3.8%, fastest pace in two years
The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.8% in the April-June quarter, government data released on Thursday showed.
Who's Agastya Goel, the Indian-origin physics prodigy honored by Trump
Agastya Goel, a 17-year-old Indian-origin student, is part of the United States Physics Team that won all five gold medals at the 2025 International Physics Olympiad in Paris.
Chinese hackers hit US software, law firms in cyber campaign
A group of suspected Chinese hackers has targeted US software developers and law firms in a sophisticated intelligence-gathering campaign, cybersecurity firm Mandiant has revealed.
How SIM farm found near UN headquarters threatens telecom networks
The US Secret Service has uncovered a major network of "SIM farms" in New York City, just as world leaders are meeting at the United Nations.
Two US giants appoint Indian-origin CEOs as H-1B debate intensifies
In a significant development, T-Mobile and Molson Coors have appointed Indian-origin executives as their new CEOs.
This baseball league will use robot umpires from next season
Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced that it will start using robot umpires from the 2026 season.
OpenAI is building 5 data centers for $500B Stargate project
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced plans to build five new artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in the US.
Kimmel chokes up, defends free speech in emotional monologue
Jimmy Kimmel returned to the airwaves on Tuesday (US time), just days after ABC announced it was putting his late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live! on an indefinite hiatus.
You can now buy prepaid passes for your Uber rides
Uber has introduced a new feature, prepaid passes, to help customers save money on their frequently traveled routes.
Why Trump's pic with Physics Olympiad team is causing furore
A photograph of US President Donald Trump with the 2025 US Physics Olympiad team sparked a debate on immigration and meritocracy.
Bezos's ex-wife MacKenzie Scott donates $70M to historically Black colleges
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, has made a massive donation of $70 million to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).
China becomes second nation to deploy EMALS on aircraft carrier
China's latest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has successfully demonstrated its advanced electromagnetic catapult system by launching three different types of aircraft.
Gold prices hit all-time high: Here we decode why
Gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) have hit an all-time high of ₹1,12,419 per 10g today.
Doctors may be exempt from $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The Trump administration's new H-1B visa policy, which imposes a $100,000 fee on high-skilled visa applications, could exempt certain professionals.
Meet Srini Gopalan, IIM Ahmedabad alumnus turned T-Mobile's new CEO
T-Mobile has announced the appointment of its current Chief Operating Officer (COO), Srini Gopalan, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).