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US Fed pauses interest rate hikes after 10 consecutive increases
Washington: The US Federal Reserve has left the interest rate unchanged for the first time after March 2022, ending a stream of 10 consecutive hikes to curb inflation. “In determining the extent…
- Middle East
22 US soldiers injured in Syria helicopter mishap
Washington: Twenty-two US. service members were injured and receiving treatment after a “helicopter mishap” in northeastern Syria three daya ago, US Central Command said in a press statement. Dated Monday in its…
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The microchip industry would implode if China invaded Taiwan
London: A conflict between the US and China over computer chips or semiconductors has been escalating in recent months. In particular, the US has taken steps to limit China’s access to advanced…
- World
Nine shot at in ‘targeted incident’ in San Francisco
San Francisco: At least nine people were shot at in San Francisco’s Mission District area in what authorities have termed as a “targeted and isolated incident”. Addressing a news conference early Saturday,…
- Technology
US charges 2 Russian men with $400 mn Bitcoin hack
Washington: The US government has charged two Russian nationals in connection with the $400 million Bitcoin hack that brought down the Mt. Gox Bitcoin exchange in 2014. The Department of Justice (DoJ)…
- Middle East
Iran denies report of nearing interim nuclear deal with US
Tehran: Iran has denied a media claim of it “nearing an interim nuclear deal” with the US, saying such a deal neither exists nor is on the agenda. Iran’s permanent mission to…
- World
More Indian Americans stepping into political leadership roles in US
Washington: In the past 10 years, Indian Americans have increasingly taken political leadership roles besides being at the forefront in private industries, according to a prominent member of the diaspora in the…
- NRIs Corner
Mohammed Mujahid Murtuza appointed as General Secretary of Indian Overseas Congress
In a significant development, Mohammed Mujahid Murtuza, a resident of Jersey City, New Jersey, has been appointed as the General Secretary of the Indian Overseas Congress, USA. The appointment, effective for a…
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Antony Blinken to visit Saudi Arabia on June 6
The US State Department announced on Friday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Saudi Arabia from June 6 to June 8. Blinken’s visit to the Kingdom comes at a time…