America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choiceThe United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have dimi...
31 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in KenyaAmerica's Trump administration is planning a new Ebola treatment center in Kenya. This facility will care for Americans exposed to the viru...
28 May, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
What else does US have in store for India's foreign policy, asks CongressCongress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday expressed his frustration over the South Block's agenda being disseminated from Washington's podiums af...
22 May, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Ebola outbreak sparks US travel curbs, Visa suspension for Africa regionsAmerica is increasing safety measures against Ebola. Travelers from affected regions will be screened. Visa services are temporarily stoppe...
19 May, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Kash Patel's luxurious date-night outing with girlfriend sparks controversy: FBI's Gulfstream V jet, $35,000 suite date, Pearl Harbour VIP snorkelFBI Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny for allegedly using a government jet for a country music concert with his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins...
18 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
After US cuts funding, WHO chief defends USD 2.1B budget request by comparing it with cost of warWorld Health Organization faces financial challenges after funding cuts. The chief urges member countries to support its budget request. Th...
20 May, 2025, 08.30 AM IST
WHO chief asks countries to push Washington to reconsider its withdrawal under Donald TrumpWHO urges global leaders to pressure the U.S. to reverse its decision to leave the organization, highlighting the critical information and ...
03 Feb, 2025, 05.46 PM IST
How pandemic bonds became the world's most controversial investmentThe harshest critics of the World Bank's experiment have questioned whether it’s appropriate to tie responsibility for public health to pri...
10 Dec, 2020, 09.41 AM IST
Joe Biden's potential COVID-19 'czar' Zients would oversee daunting task of pandemic responseIn addition to confronting the disease's spread after Biden is sworn in on Jan. 20, the coronavirus czar will oversee a mammoth and unprece...
03 Dec, 2020, 04.51 PM IST
The Biden Cabinet: President-elect builds his foreign policy teamThe new appointees also reflect Biden's promise to build an administration that reflects the nation's diversity.
24 Nov, 2020, 04.58 PM IST
World 'dangerously unprepared' for future pandemics: Jim Yong KimWorld Bank President Jim Yong Kim said the world is "dangerously unprepared" for future pandemics which could be more dangerous than the Eb...
28 Jan, 2015, 10.07 AM IST
Barack Obama lauds US health workers; cautions against restrictionsEmphasising that it was in America's interests to stop the Ebola outbreak at its source, Obama said "We can't hermetically seal ourselves o...
30 Oct, 2014, 01.44 PM IST
India among 188 nations calling for end to US embargo on CubaNarang said the embargo was a violation of the right of a sovereign State to development and to enjoy the freedom of trade, economy and nav...
29 Oct, 2014, 01.51 PM IST
India and US discuss military ties and global security issuesTop defence officials from India and the US yesterday discussed bilateral military-to-military relationship, strategic ties and global secu...
29 Oct, 2014, 09.40 AM IST
US stocks drop on Europe concern as IMF sees ‘froth’The S&P 500 fell 11.79 (0.60%) to 1,953.03, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 30.91 (0.69 per cent) to 4,423.89.
08 Oct, 2014, 03.50 AM IST
PM's US visit: Joint statement by Narendra Modi and Barack ObamaIn a joint address, PM Modi and US President Barack Obama touched upon many issues including terrorism and trade facilitation.
01 Oct, 2014, 09.15 AM IST
Ten point agenda to revive global economy from G20G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors has chalked out a strong 10-point agenda to revive global economy.
22 Sep, 2014, 04.35 AM IST