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Donald Trump signs first round of executive orders with giant Sharpie marker

Trump signed several executive orders in front of his supporters. These included reversing 78 executive actions from the Biden administration.

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order during the 60th presidential inauguration parade at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, US, on Monday. (Bloomberg)

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Updated on Jan 21, 2025 06:31 AM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Sohil Sehran

Trump’s inauguration: Star performances, balls, tea with Biden | 8 key events

Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony is expected to follow around noon on Monday. A blend of official and glamorous inaugural events will take place after that.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump arrives to attend a rally the day before he is scheduled to be inaugurated for a second term, in Washington, U.S., January 19, 2025.(REUTERS/Carlos Barria)

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Updated on Jan 20, 2025 08:28 PM IST

ByAshima Grover

TikTok ‘most likely’ to get 90-day extension to avoid US ban, says Donald Trump

Donald Trump said that he hadn't made a decision yet but was considering giving TikTok a reprieve after his inauguration on Monday.

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Updated on Jan 19, 2025 05:25 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Democratic-led states look to defend Biden healthcare rule for DACA immigrants

MIGRATION-USA/DACA (PIX):Democratic-led states look to defend Biden healthcare rule for DACA immigrants

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Updated on Jan 15, 2025 11:54 PM IST

Reuters |

US bans imports from 37 China firms over forced labor practices in Xinjiang

The Biden administration has added 37 companies from China’s mining, solar and textile sectors to its list of those banned from exporting to the US.

US President Joe Biden (R) and China's President Xi Jinping (L)(AFP)

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Published on Jan 15, 2025 02:37 PM IST

Bloomberg |

Impending showdown in China-US techno-sphere

New Delhi will have to keep a close watch on global debates on economic security and the impetus building to restructure the world’s trading system

FILE - A man rides past the Tencent headquarters in Beijing, China on Aug. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File) (AP)

opinion

Published on Jan 14, 2025 08:20 PM IST

ByHarsh V Pant, Kalpit Mankikar

White House unveils new AI chip sale limits amid industry opposition

The White House announced new limits on advanced AI chip sales, aiming to protect national security while allowing trade.

The Trump administration is left to determine whether and how to enact restrictions that have faced strong industry resistance after the White House announced broad new restrictions on the sale of cutting-edge AI processors by Nvidia Corp. and its competitors.(AP/Ben Curtis))

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Published on Jan 13, 2025 06:51 PM IST

Bloomberg |

Biden grants deportation protection to 900,000 immigrants

President Joe Biden’s administration extended Temporary Protected Status for 600,000 Venezuelans and more than 200,000 Salvadorans in the US.

President Joe Biden speaks during an interfaith prayer service for the victims of the deadly New Years truck attack, at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)(AP)

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Updated on Jan 11, 2025 02:35 AM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Aditi Srivastava

Biden extends deportation relief for 900,000 immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine and Sudan

MIGRA

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Published on Jan 11, 2025 01:51 AM IST

Reuters |

Biden administration attempts to block plea deal for accused mastermind of 9/11

The outgoing Biden administration has urged a federal appeals panel to block Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's guilty plea

Joe Biden's outgoing administration is attempting to reverse a plea deal with the accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks(AP)

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Published on Jan 10, 2025 01:00 AM IST

AP |

Antony Blinken rejects a Donald Trump Greenland grab as ‘not going to happen’

The top US diplomat also argued that Biden’s outgoing team has set up the incoming one for success globally.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks after meeting with the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs at the Quai d'Orsay in Paris.(AFP)

world news

Updated on Jan 09, 2025 03:57 AM IST

Bloomberg |

Biden bans medical debt from credit reports, removes $49 billion in unpaid bills

Just days ahead of his exit, Joe Biden finalised the rule to “reduce the burden of medical debt” of about 15 million Americans

world news

Published on Jan 08, 2025 03:54 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

‘If India refuses…’: US Congressman questions Biden admin on Gautam Adani probe

Congressman Lance Gooden has sought answers on the justice department's ‘selective actions’ against foreign entities, their impact on US alliances.

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani speaks on the work-life balance in New Delhi on December 26. (ANI Photo)

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Updated on Jan 08, 2025 02:04 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Exclusive-US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, letter says

EGYPT-USA-MILITARY-AID:Exclusive-US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, letter says

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Published on Jan 07, 2025 07:27 AM IST

Reuters |

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban amid national security concerns

President-elect Donald Trump requested the Supreme Court to pause a potential TikTok ban, seeking a political resolution

On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court postpone the possible TikTok ban until his administration could work towards a

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Published on Dec 28, 2024 06:41 AM IST

AP |

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in

President-elect Donald Trump requests the Supreme Court to pause TikTok's potential ban while pursuing a political resolution.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump gestures at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., December 22, 2024.(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Dec 28, 2024 06:24 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Aditi Srivastava

US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, in push to get aid out before leaving office

world news

Published on Dec 28, 2024 01:13 AM IST

AP |

US sanctions the founder of Georgia's ruling political party

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Published on Dec 28, 2024 12:43 AM IST

AP |

US drops $10mn terrorism bounty offered for capture of Syrian rebel leader

The US said it has decided not to pursue a $10mn reward it had offered for the capture of a Syrian rebel leader whose forces led the ouster of Bashar Assad.

The leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Ahmad al-Sharaa, (Abu Mohammed al-Golani), right, as he meets with United Nations' special envoy to Syria, Geir Pederson, in Damascus, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. AP/PTI(AP12_16_2024_000257A)(AP)

world news

Published on Dec 21, 2024 07:05 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti

Pannun plot: Biden admin assures resilience in India-US ties

In a New York court, the US department of justice has accused an Indian official of being involved in a plan to kill a Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

An administration official described the indictments as regulatory and law enforcement issues that are best left to the agencies directly involved to speak to. (HT File)

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Updated on Dec 19, 2024 08:50 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Washington

House Foreign Affairs chair claims unidentified drones are ‘spy drones’ from…

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul expressed concerns over unidentified drones over New Jersey and New York.

Drones have been spotted over Naval Weapons Station Earle, prompting safety concerns in New Jersey. (MartyA45_ /TMX via AP)(AP)

world news

Updated on Dec 18, 2024 04:30 PM IST

ByBhavika Rathore

H-1B visa revamp: What employers and students need to know

The Biden administration announced reforms to the H-1B visa program aimed at streamlining applications and reducing abuses.

Significant changes to the H-1B visa program were unveiled by the Biden administration to improve application efficiency and compliance. New eligibility requirements and streamlined processes are set to begin on January 17, 2025, offering a critical path for international professionals to work in the U.S.

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Updated on Dec 18, 2024 03:11 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Joe Biden to announce Chinese semiconductor probe in coming days

Joe Biden officials have debated for months whether to launch an investigation allowing the US to impose restrictions on countries with unfair trade practices.

President Joe Biden speaks during a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. AP/PTI(AP12_17_2024_000020B)(AP)

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Updated on Dec 18, 2024 02:26 AM IST

Bloomberg |

White House releases national plan to combat Islamophobia

Officials spent months preparing the anti-Islamophobia plan, which was released on Thursday, just five weeks before President Joe Biden's term ends.

The White House unveils its national plan to combat Islamophobia and discrimination against Muslims and Arab Americans. (AFP)(AFP)

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Updated on Dec 13, 2024 07:32 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Antony Blinken heads to Middle East as US seeks role in Syria’s future

Antony Blinken is heading back to the Middle East as the Biden administration tries to shape the unfolding chaos in Syria before Trump returns.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.(Reuters)

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Published on Dec 11, 2024 07:32 PM IST

Bloomberg |

US judge blocks Biden healthcare rule for DACA immigrants in some states

USA-IMMIGRATION/INSURANCE:US judge blocks Biden healthcare rule for DACA immigrants in some states

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Published on Dec 10, 2024 08:58 PM IST

Reuters |

Three Americans jailed in China for years released, White House says

“Soon they will return and be reunited with their families for the first time in many years,” the White House said in a statement.

Image used for representational purposes only

world news

Published on Nov 27, 2024 09:07 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Arya Vaishnavi

Prince Harry's court files at ‘risk’ of public release with Trump’s new DHS pick

The Foundation demands transparency after Harry admitted past drug use, raising questions about his visa row amid Biden's opposition to releasing his records.

Trump picks South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary, CNN reports

world news

Published on Nov 24, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByAditi Srivastava

What Trump’s proposed tariffs against China mean for India

This article is authored by Sriparna Pathak.

US President Donald Trump (Photographer: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg(Bloomberg)

ht insight

Published on Nov 22, 2024 06:44 PM IST

BySriparna Pathak

Biden allows Ukraine to use American antipersonnel land mines amidst WWIII fears

The Biden administration will allow Ukraine to use American-supplied antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield progress in the war.

The U.S. already provides Ukraine with antitank land mines. Russia has routinely used land mines in the war, but those do not become inert overtime.(AP)

world news

Published on Nov 20, 2024 08:16 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti

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Latest from biden administration

Trump signed several executive orders in front of his supporters. These included reversing 78 executive actions from the Biden administration.

Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony is expected to follow around noon on Monday. A blend of official and glamorous inaugural events will take place after that.

Donald Trump said that he hadn't made a decision yet but was considering giving TikTok a reprieve after his inauguration on Monday.

MIGRATION-USA/DACA (PIX):Democratic-led states look to defend Biden healthcare rule for DACA immigrants

The Biden administration has added 37 companies from China’s mining, solar and textile sectors to its list of those banned from exporting to the US.

New Delhi will have to keep a close watch on global debates on economic security and the impetus building to restructure the world’s trading system

The White House announced new limits on advanced AI chip sales, aiming to protect national security while allowing trade.

President Joe Biden’s administration extended Temporary Protected Status for 600,000 Venezuelans and more than 200,000 Salvadorans in the US.

MIGRA

The outgoing Biden administration has urged a federal appeals panel to block Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's guilty plea

The top US diplomat also argued that Biden’s outgoing team has set up the incoming one for success globally.

Just days ahead of his exit, Joe Biden finalised the rule to “reduce the burden of medical debt” of about 15 million Americans

Congressman Lance Gooden has sought answers on the justice department's ‘selective actions’ against foreign entities, their impact on US alliances.

EGYPT-USA-MILITARY-AID:Exclusive-US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, letter says

President-elect Donald Trump requested the Supreme Court to pause a potential TikTok ban, seeking a political resolution

President-elect Donald Trump requests the Supreme Court to pause TikTok's potential ban while pursuing a political resolution.

US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, in push to get aid out before leaving office

US sanctions the founder of Georgia's ruling political party

The US said it has decided not to pursue a $10mn reward it had offered for the capture of a Syrian rebel leader whose forces led the ouster of Bashar Assad.

In a New York court, the US department of justice has accused an Indian official of being involved in a plan to kill a Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul expressed concerns over unidentified drones over New Jersey and New York.

The Biden administration announced reforms to the H-1B visa program aimed at streamlining applications and reducing abuses.

Joe Biden officials have debated for months whether to launch an investigation allowing the US to impose restrictions on countries with unfair trade practices.

Officials spent months preparing the anti-Islamophobia plan, which was released on Thursday, just five weeks before President Joe Biden's term ends.

Antony Blinken is heading back to the Middle East as the Biden administration tries to shape the unfolding chaos in Syria before Trump returns.

USA-IMMIGRATION/INSURANCE:US judge blocks Biden healthcare rule for DACA immigrants in some states

“Soon they will return and be reunited with their families for the first time in many years,” the White House said in a statement.

The Foundation demands transparency after Harry admitted past drug use, raising questions about his visa row amid Biden's opposition to releasing his records.

This article is authored by Sriparna Pathak.

The Biden administration will allow Ukraine to use American-supplied antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield progress in the war.

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