White House budget chief nominee Neera Tanden withdraws nomination

In the first major setback to United States President Joe Biden, Indian-American policy expert Neera Tanden has withdrawn her nomination as his top White House budget official after she faced......

We will prevail: Trump hints at 2024 presidential bid

In his first public speech since leaving office, former United States president Donald Trump has called for Republican Party unity while indicating that he might launch a third presidential bid in......

Countering Chinese Propaganda Act introduced in US Congress

A legislation has been introduced in the United States Congress for countering the Chinese propaganda by creating a new sanctions authority against state-backed disinformation networks.  ......

White House backs Neera Tanden as Republicans oppose her nomination

The White House and the Indian-American community are solidly backing the nomination of Neera Tanden as the director of Office of Management and Budget, describing her as the most appropriate......

Key elements of U.S. 'fiscal cliff'

Negotiations on the looming "fiscal cliff" will dominate talk in Washington this month, with both the White House and congressional Republicans having made early offers. Failure to find a......

Obama win should be bullish for world equity markets

Since Obama took office in Jan 2009, US shares have given annualised returns of 19%, writesSunil Kewalramani. President Obama's dramatic re-election could be described as a victory for the aam......

Markets cheer Obama win

Markets gained for the sixth straight session on Wednesday, amid a rally in global stocks, after uncertainty over continuation of US economic policy ended as Barack Obama was re-elected as......

Boston is US pick to compete for 2024 Olympics

Team USA's Olympic figure skating team members Madison Chock and Gracie Gold wave to the crowd in Boston. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters Boston was selected on Thursday as the American candidate......