New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday held discussions with a bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by Representative Brian Mast on deepening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, with a particular focus on advancing defence industrial and technological cooperation.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) India has been included among countries eligible for zero US tariffs on several categories of speciality pharmaceutical products and ingredients, offering targeted relief to one of America’s leading sources of medicines.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) The United States has partially lifted antidumping and countervailing-duty orders on certain aluminium can stock imported from India.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) The United States and China have approved lists of goods worth roughly $30 billion on each side for possible tariff cuts, according to documents released after President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington. The lower tariffs have yet to take effect.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could drive events causing one billion deaths, as a sharp debate emerged in Washington over whether governments should regulate advanced AI or avoid rules that could slow the United States in its race with China.
United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) A growing young population can drive global prosperity only if countries provide education, skills, technology and decent employment, leaders have told the UN General Assembly, warning that artificial intelligence could widen inequality and increase anxiety about the future of work.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) Brazil’s presidential candidates took their campaigns to streets, markets and motorcades during the final weekend before the first round of voting, highlighting differences over online gambling, oil production, taxes, agriculture and crime.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hold separate talks with the prime minister of Lebanon and the foreign minister of Saudi Arabia on Monday as the Trump administration intensifies diplomacy over Iran, maritime security and instability across the Middle East.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the sixth day of a proposed seven-day plan and resume nuclear negotiations with the United States on the seventh, but Washington rejected the proposal because it demanded sanctions relief and access to frozen assets at the outset.
United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) More than 20 countries are introducing or considering age restrictions on social media, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told the UN General Assembly, as leaders sought stronger safeguards for children facing risks from digital platforms and artificial intelligence.
