Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) Two US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to secure a commitment from Chinese leader Xi Jinping that humans must remain in control of nuclear launch decisions, warning against allowing artificial intelligence to launch a nuclear weapon on its own.
Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he retained confidence in Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh but accused other policymakers of raising interest rates to hurt him politically, offering no evidence for the allegation.
Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) The US Congress has cleared legislation providing for tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods from major buyers of Russian energy, sending President Donald Trump a sanctions package that divided Democrats over the scope of his trade powers.
Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) Democratic lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to raise human rights concerns, including China's treatment of Tibetans and Uyghurs, during Chinese President Xi Jinping's forthcoming White House visit, accusing his administration of sidelining the issue in relations with Beijing.
United Nations, Sep 17 (IANS) India has denounced Pakistan over its links with "the worst of humanity", the al-Qaida terrorists who killed thousands in the US 25 years ago in the September 11 attacks.
Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve has established a task force to examine how artificial intelligence could shape the economy and future monetary policy, with its findings expected by the end of the year, Chair Kevin Warsh said.
Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) President Donald Trump has ordered officials to identify Canadian goods that could be excluded from US federal civilian procurement, accusing Canada of restricting American companies’ access to government contracts while retaining preferential entry to the US market.
Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to tackle illicit opium poppy cultivation and strengthen supply chain security, while identifying India among 23 major drug transit or illicit drug-producing countries for fiscal year 2027.
Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 3.75–4 per cent, with Chair Kevin Warsh saying inflation remains too high and a strengthening economy allows policymakers to focus on restoring price stability.
Hong Kong, Sep 16 (IANS) India secured a significant diplomatic achievement at the 18th BRICS Summit by helping the increasingly diverse bloc reach agreement on a joint declaration despite major differences over global conflicts and the international order, a report has stated, citing analysts.
