US President Joe Biden gave an emotional farewell speech on the first day of the Democratic National Convention. In his speech, he made the case for Americans to elect Kamala Harris as his White House successor. Harris made a surprise appearance and vowed to defeat Republican rival Donald Trump in November.

US Election 2024: Joe Biden takes aim at Donald Trump in DNC farewell speech

US Election 2024: Joe Biden eyes legacy in emotional farewell at Democratic National Convention

On Monday, Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on the opening day at the Democratic National Convention 2024. Kamala Harris said that Americans are united by their shared vision for the future of the country. Watch in for more details.

Democratic National Convention 2024: Democrats open first night of convention in Chicago

US Vice President Kamala Harris is proposing to increase the corporate tax rate to 28% from 21% if she wins a November election against Republican rival Donald Trump, her campaign said on Monday.

US Election 2024: Kamala Harris proposes raising corporate tax to 28%

'America I gave my best to you': Biden passes the torch to Harris in emotional farewell speech

Joe Biden hails Kamala Harris as DNC's future in emotional speech

China warned the United States on Tuesday that it has "no right to intervene" in its maritime disputes with the Philippines after another clash near a disputed reef in the South China Sea.

China warns US 'no right to intervene' in South China Sea disputes

Harris is now heading into the Democratic National Convention riding a historic Whirlwind. Harris's campaign has broken records for fundraising packed arenas with supporters and turned the polls in some crucial battle ground states in the favor of the Democrats. Watch in for more details!

US Elections: Ahead of Democratic National Convention, Harris implies Donald Trump a coward

US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, sent a clear message to Israeli leaders on Monday that the ceasefire proposal for the Gaza war could be their last real chance to secure the release of Israeli hostages and bring some semblance of lasting security to West Asia. He called it a ‘decisive moment', one that may not come again.

Gaza talks: Can Blinken succeed where he has failed before?

US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris & Tim Walz set to formally accept nominations at DNC in Chicago

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began crunch talks with senior officials in Israel on Monday in an attempt to advance a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal. Watch in for more details!

US State Secy Antony Blinken in Israel to push for ceasefire talks

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will leave for a five-day trip to US beginning August 21. Singh is slated to discuss several measures to further enhance the already expansive bilateral strategic-military ties, including stepped-up security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, in delegation-level talks with US secretary of defence Lloyd Austin on August 23.

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to leave for a five-day trip to US beginning August 21

US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris & Tim Walz to formally accept nominations at DNC

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly released financial disclosures offer a peek into his impressive portfolio, revealing how he’s amassed a fortune beyond the reach of most. While some assets might seem within grasp for the average investor, Trump’s holdings include a few that only the ultra-wealthy can truly enjoy.

All about Trump’s wealth: From gold bars to crypto

US stocks surged on Friday, concluding their strongest week of 2024. For the week, the S&P 500 advanced nearly 3.9%, its best performance since November 2023. The NASDAQ soared 5.2%, and the Dow climbed 2.9%.

Global markets this week: Cues to watch

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be speaking at the Kansas City Fed’s Jackson hole economic policy symposium next Friday. Powell is expected to deliver a keynote address on the economic outlook on august 23 at the three-day symposium.

Powell's keynote eyes Fed rate cut

Despite broader economic challenges in the US’ gig economy platforms are thriving. New-age internet first companies have reported impressive growth in revenue this earnings season. So, what does this mean for consumer trends in the world's largest economy? That's what this next report decodes.

Gig economy thrives despite recessionary fears in the US

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at the Kansas City Fed’s Jackson hole economic policy symposium next Friday. Powell is expected to deliver a keynote address on the financial outlook on August 23 at the three-day seminar.

Powell's Jackson hole speech looms large

A commander in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force was killed in a drone strike in southern Lebanon earlier today, the IDF says. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israelis trike kills 10 Syrians in Lebanon

With ceasefire fire talks in Cairo, due to resume next week. Israeli negotiators in a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed cautious optimism about moving towards a deal following the updated US proposal. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Israel negotiators voice 'cautious optimism' over Gaza deal

Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza ceasefire talks to resume next week after no breakthrough

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of getting involved in a conflict with the sons of assassinated Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh over his alleged funds in Turkish banks, a claim denied as “disinformation” by Ankara.

Israel alleges Turkey refused to release Haniyeh's fortune

Now, we look at the budget-busting tax proposals from Donald Trump and Kamal Harris as the race to the US Presidential elections heats up. Historic references, too, have failed to resonate in the latest race in the United States.

US Elections: Budget, busting tax cut proposals in focus

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