Washington, June 3 (IANS) The head of the US Forest Service warned lawmakers that large parts of the United States face elevated wildfire risks this year, even as the agency says it is entering the fire season with its strongest firefighting preparedness in years.
Washington, June 3 (IANS) Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly investing in the United States as the Trump administration pushes to expand domestic drug manufacturing, Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr Mehmet Oz said on Tuesday.
Washington, June 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation easing tariffs on a range of agricultural and industrial equipment while tightening incentives for manufacturers to use American-made steel, aluminium and copper, the White House said.
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India on Tuesday welcomed Germany's decision to operationalise visa-free transit for Indian nationals passing through German airports, saying this new arrangement would further enhance people-to-people ties.
United Nations, June 2 (IANS) Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected the next president of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, narrowly defeating Cypriot diplomat Andreas Kakouris.
Washington, June 2 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced sharp criticism from Senate Democrats on Tuesday over foreign aid cuts, Congressional oversight and the administration's handling of a growing Ebola outbreak in Africa.
Washington, June 2 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that Iran must commit to disposing of its highly enriched uranium and accept long-term restrictions on enrichment activities, while also revealing signs of growing divisions inside Iran's leadership.
Washington, June 2 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday delivered a forceful defence of the Trump administration's foreign policy, telling lawmakers that every diplomatic decision must be judged by whether it advances the interests of the United States.
Quetta, June 2 (IANS) At least 10 civilians were forcibly disappeared in Balochistan following raids and operations conducted by Pakistani forces across several districts, including Nushki, Khuzdar, and Surab, local media reported on Tuesday.
Dhaka, June 2 (IANS) At least six more children died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Tuesday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 594 since March 15 this year, local media reported.
