Washington, May 8 (IANS) Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have move a legislation to ban members of Congress and their staff from trading on prediction markets. It comes days after the Senate unanimously adopted similar restrictions amid growing scrutiny over potential insider trading and ethics concerns.
Washington, May 8 (IANS) A US federal trade court struck down President Donald Trump’s latest global tariff move, ruling that the administration exceeded its authority under a 1974 trade law while trying to impose a 10 per cent import surcharge on goods entering the United States.
Washington, May 8 (IANS) More than 100 bipartisan members of the US Congress have urged President Donald Trump to press Chinese President Xi Jinping for the release of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai during their upcoming meeting, warning that the 78-year-old’s health is rapidly deteriorating.
Washington, May 8 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers moved to tighten restrictions on Chinese and other foreign adversary purchases of American farmland and property near sensitive military and infrastructure sites, reflecting growing concerns in Washington over national security and food security.
Washington, May 8 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that he urged US President Donald Trump to pursue dialogue with Iran and handed him a copy of a 2010 nuclear agreement brokered by Brazil and Turkey, as the two leaders concluded a closed-door White House meeting focused on trade, tariffs and global conflicts.
Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) Skipper Rishabh Pant and Mitchell Marsh starred with explosive half-centuries before Lucknow Super Giants’ bowlers held their nerves to help the side survive a late Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) charge to register a thrilling nine-run victory in a rain-curtailed 19-overs-a-side IPL clash on Thursday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a significant literary gathering took place at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts in Delhi.
Rome, May 8 (IANS) World No. 4 Coco Gauff made a confident return to action at the Italian Open, defeating Czech teenager Tereza Valentova 6-3, 6-4 in the second round on Thursday. The third-seeded American, who arrived in Rome after struggling with illness during the Madrid Open, showed resilience and composure on the clay courts despite an inconsistent serving performance.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The All India Football Federation has condoled the death of former India midfielder Mohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday.
Madrid, May 7 (IANS) Tensions spilt over at Real Madrid training on Thursday as midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were involved in a physical altercation that left Valverde requiring stitches for a cut above his eyebrow. The club has not commented, but several Spanish media publications and radio stations reported the incident.
