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United States says India's digital services tax is discriminatory

US said the tax has an adverse impact on American commerce and is actionable under the trade act

Yemen, China, Cuba top Mike Pompeo's to-do list as time runs down

As time runs down on the Trump administration, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and top aides are rushing to complete actions they believe will cement the legacy of the president and themselves

United States intelligence community expands with Space Force unit

The US intelligence community got larger with the addition of the US Space Force

US modifies H-1B process; to prefer wage, skill over lottery system

The notification was published in the Federal Register. It would come into force in 60 days

After Facebook, Twitter removes Trump's tweets on US Capitol protests

For the first time, microblogging site Twitter on Wednesday officially removed several tweets from US President Donald Trump, where he spoke on the violent protests at the US Capitol

Donald Trump extends immigrant, work visa restrictions till March

Donald Trump on Thursday extended an order suspending the issuance of certain types of work visas for another three months due to the raging coronavirus pandemic

World Coronavirus Dispatch: How Wuhan remembers its outbreak one year on

US falls short on vaccination goals, Vienna's classic New Year concert plays on despite curbs, China sets up infection prevention squad and other-pandemic related news across the globe

Trump administration appeals order blocking TikTok restrictions

The Donald Trump administration in the US has appealed against a federal judge's order that blocked restrictions on TikTok from taking effect in the country

US administration blacklists over 100 Chinese and Russian companies

China urged the United States to stop what it called erroneous actions and treat all companies in an equal way, foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said

Trump officials tried to change govt reports on Covid-19, US probe alleges

Trump administration political appointees tried to block or change more than a dozen government reports that detailed scientific findings about the spread of the coronavirus

Trump admin blacklists top Chinese chipmaker, alleging military ties

The move limits the Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp's access to advanced US technology

Lawmakers urge Biden to extend work authorisations to H-1B holders' spouses

A group of 60 US lawmakers urged Biden to revoke a Trump administration policy and extend validity of work authorisation documents for H4 visa holders, who are spouses of those possessing H-1B visas

Trump admin tightens visa rules for Chinese Communist Party members

The new policy, which took immediate effect, limits the maximum duration of travel visas for party members and their families to one month, according to a State Department spokesman

Trump to sell Arctic oil rights in early Jan, days before Biden sworn in

Biden has vowed to permanently protect the refuge, but formal leases are contracts with the federal government and are difficult to cancel

World Coronavirus Dispatch: Zambia's default sparks fears of debt tsunami

Pandemic puts AIDS-related gains at risk, Museum of London asks citizens to share Covid dreams, virus revives debate on value of high-stake exams, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Trump administration gives nod to commence transition to Joe Biden

Key official designates President-elect Joe Biden as the apparent winner

Michael Pompeo confirms US withdrawal from the 'Open Skies' treaty

The treaty, which was signed in 1992 and came into force in 2002, allows countries to fly over each other's territory for unarmed reconnaissance flights.

Trump admin should aid in Biden transition, says Republican Sen Alexander

He also drew upon the example of Al Gore, who 37 days after the 2000 election, "made the best speech of his life accepting the result" that George W Bush would become president

Trump admin pushes to sell Alaska oil leases before Biden can block it

The administration's announcement establishes a tight timeline for lease sales, with the earliest they could occur being on or about Jan. 17

TikTok employee agrees to drop suit against Trump administration

Patrick S Ryan submitted a filing dated November 13, stating that both sides were asking the court to dismiss the case with prejudice