US reviewing requests to export to Huawei with ‘highest scrutiny’: Commerce Department
The U.S. government said on Wednesday it is reviewing license requests from U.S. companies to export products to China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd “under the highest national security scrutiny,” since…
Read more »US SEC fines Russian firm for failing to disclose paid-for ICO reviews
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Tuesday that it has fined and settled charges against a Russia-based ratings firm for failure to disclose payments it received to publicize…
Read more »US services sector slows, new orders hit three-year low
WASHINGTON: US services sector activity slowed in July as new orders dropped to their lowest level in three years, suggesting the economy lost further momentum early in the third quarter….
Read more »US slaps sanctions on Chinese paramilitary body in Xinjiang
WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday (Jul 31) imposed sanctions on a major paramilitary group with vast interests in China’s northwestern region of Xinjiang, accusing it of facilitating widespread abuses…
Read more »US abortion rights groups fight new Missouri law in court
ST LOUIS, Missouri: Opponents of a new law in Missouri restricting most abortions after eight weeks of pregnancy will ask a federal judge on Monday (Aug 26) to stop the…
Read more »US blocks more Chinese tech firms on national security concerns
WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department blacklisted five Chinese tech entities on Friday (Jun 21) in a new move against Beijing’s supercomputing industry likely to raise tensions ahead of a meeting…
Read more »US may have downed two Iranian drones last week: CENTCOM commander
WASHINGTON: A US warship may have brought down two Iranian drones in a stand-off in the Gulf last week that Iran has disputed, the commander of regional forces said on…
Read more »US property trust Vornado challenges Arcadia’s restructuring plan
FILE PHOTO: CEO of Arcadia Group Ian Grabiner arrives at County Hall in central London, Britain June 5, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo Philip Green’s fashion empire Arcadia Group on Tuesday…
Read more »US slaps sanctions on son of Venezuelan leader Maduro
WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday (Jun 28) imposed sanctions on the son of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for serving in his father’s “illegitimate regime.” “Maduro relies on his son…
Read more »US raises travel advisory level for Hong Kong
HONG KONG: The United States raised its travel advisory level for Hong Kong due to what it termed as “civil unrest” after months of street protests that turned violent at…
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