Biden raises USD 26 m in 24 hours after VP announcement
Wilmington (US): Joe Biden raised USD 26 million in the 24 hours after he named Kamala Harris as his running mate, doubling his previous one-day record and signaling enthusiasm among Democrats following the selection of the first Black woman on a major party’s presidential ticket. “It’s really palpable, the excitement,” Biden said Wednesday. The campaign […]
Indian-American Muslims, Sikhs hail Kamala Harris’s selection for Democratic party’s vice presidential nominee
Washington: Indian-American Muslims and Sikhs here have hailed the selection of Senator Kamala Harris as the Democratic party’s vice-presidental candidate, calling it a remarkable success for the entire community. Democratic party’s presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday picked Harris as his running mate, recognising the crucial role Black voters could play in his determined bid […]
One in two youths subject to depression, anxiety, says ILO survey on effects of COVID-19
United Nations: Half of the world’s youth population are subject to anxiety or depression-causing circumstances and more than a third are uncertain of their future career prospects due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the International Labour Organization. The ILO’s ‘Youth and COVID-19: impacts on jobs, education, rights and mental well-being’ survey […]
Surprised that Biden picked ‘disrespectful’ Kamala Harris as running mate, says Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump said he is surprised that his Democratic Party challenger for the presidential elections Joe Biden has named Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate despite knowing how “nasty” and “disrespectful” she has been towards him. Biden on Tuesday named Harris as his vice-presidential running mate, making history by selecting […]
Black women, Democrats celebrate Indian-origin Senator Harris’ nomination as VP
Washington: Black women across the US have lauded Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s historic announcement of picking Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate. Harris, the 55-year-old US Senator from California whose father is from Jamaica and mother an Indian, is the first Black woman to run on a major political party’s presidential […]
Virus surge makes US weak link in global economic recovery
Frankfurt (Germany): People in China are back to buying German luxury cars. Europe’s assembly lines are accelerating. Now the global economy is waiting for the United States to get its coronavirus outbreak under control and boost the recovery, but there’s little sign of that. The United States’ fumbling response to the pandemic is casting doubt […]
Trump abruptly escorted from press briefing after shooting near White House
Washington: US President Donald Trump was abruptly evacuated by a Secret Service agent from a live press briefing in the White House after shots were fired outside the highly-secured building. Trump returned to the briefing room minutes later, confirming a shooting near the White House and assured the reporters that things were under control. “White […]
6 killed, 22 injured in blast in Pakistan town bordering Afghanistan
Islamabad: A powerful bomb targeting an anti-drug force ripped through a market in a restive Pakistani town bordering Afghanistan, killing six people, including a paramilitary soldier, and injuring 22 others. The blast occurred on Monday evening at the Haji Nida market of Chaman town in the volatile Balochistan province, according to police. “Six to seven […]
6 Gulf Arab countries back extending UN arms embargo on Iran
Dubai: A six-nation bloc of Gulf Arab nations torn apart by internal strife endorsed an extension of a United Nations arms embargo on Iran, just two months before it is set to expire. The Gulf Cooperation Council on Sunday sent a letter to the UN Security Council backing an extension of an arms embargo that’s […]
China sanctions 11 US politicians, heads of organizations
Beijing: China has announced unspecified sanctions against 11 US politicians and heads of organisations promoting democratic causes, including Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, who have already been singled out by Beijing. Foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Monday said the 11 had “performed badly” on issues concerning Hong Kong, where China has cracked down […]
