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Within global economies, America’s resilience shines brightly, defying the dire predictions of naysayers and sceptics. Against a backdrop of uncertainty and volatility, the US economy has emerged as a bastion of strength and vitality, demonstrating a remarkable ability to weather storms and navigate through turbulent waters.

Diksha tied at 6th place

Diksha Dagar shot 2-under-70 in strong windy conditions to keep herself In the frame at the Aramco Team Series– Tampa Florida, USA.

FIH Pro League (Women) India hopes to break winless streak against USA

"Both teams are hungry for victory, and we are fully aware of the significance of securing our first points. We have analysed our strengths and areas of improvement, and we are ready to implement a strategic approach on the field. Our focus is on playing as a cohesive unit, supporting each other, and executing our game plan effectively.”

Label media

The decision by Twitter to label National Public Radio (NPR) in the USA as “state-affiliated media,” which it then changed to “government-funded media” after a barrage of criticism, underscores the need to rethink the role of major social media platforms as critical gatekeepers in the public sphere.

Tsai gained most from China-US standoff

The US does not recognize Beijing’s claim over Taiwan, but admits that ‘it exists.’ It is currently providing Taiwan with military equipment to boost its military capabilities to counter Chinese aggression. There are also US military personnel on the island, training Taiwanese forces.

Poverty points

A recent paper by the Brookings Institution’s Stuart M. Butler and Nehath Sheriff underlines the impact of the US’ Housing First program, which shows that providing stable housing can improve the efficacy of psychiatric and substance abuse treatment as well as aid in connecting individuals to social services.

Vietnam’s woes

Vietnam’s GDP growth of 3.3 per cent in the first three months of 2023 has taken economists by surprise. The figure is far below forecasts and marks a reversal for what was till recently Asia’s fastest-growing economy. While a drop in exports weighed on growth, a simultaneous dip in imports, which are used mainly to make products for export, indicates producers are not optimistic about a nearterm recovery.