Astronomy Photographs of the Year

Astronomy Photographer of the Year, an annual exhibition that showcases the world's finest space photography, now in its 13th year, has announced its 2021 winners. The competition attracted over......

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In the first major setback to United States President Joe Biden, Indian-American policy expert Neera Tanden has withdrawn her nomination as his top White House budget official after she faced......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

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......

Punters in India bet Rs 500 crore on US elections

Bookies in India have managed to cash in on US Presidential elections. Country's 'satta bazzar' or the illegal betting market witnessed a turnover of nearly Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion)in a......

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......

Austrian F1 Grand Prix: Nico Rosberg wins to stretch lead

Nico Rosberg won the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix in a Mercedes one-two finish on Sunday to stretch his championship lead over team mate Lewis Hamilton to 29 points after eight races. Williams......

Massa on pole as Williams celebrate Austrian sweep

Brazilian Felipe Massa celebrated his first Formula One pole position since 2008 as Williams stunned leaders Mercedes on Saturday and swept the front row of the Austrian Grand Prix starting......