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President Donald Trump issued a "last warning" to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all hostages and the bodies of those killed in Gaza. He condemned Hamas for their actions, calling them "sick and twisted," and urged the people of Gaza to make a smart decision, warning that those who continue holding hostages would face severe consequences. Trump expressed strong support for Israel, stating he would provide all necessary resources to "finish the job" against Hamas. His remarks followed a meeting with eight former hostages at the White House. The White House confirmed US officials had engaged in direct talks with Hamas representatives in Qatar, marking a shift from the US policy of not negotiating with the group. Israeli officials reported that around 24 hostages, including Edan Alexander, were still alive in Gaza, while at least 35 bodies were being held. Trump's envoy, Adam Boehler, led the negotiations.

Trump says US policy will recognize 'only two genders'

Trump declared that his administration would recognize only two genders, male and female, ending the current practice of providing a third gender option in some settings

Chipmaker rout engulfs TSMC, Samsung with $240 billion wiped out

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, plunged more than 8 percent on Tuesday. Samsung Electronics and Tokyo Electron also tumbled on concern US efforts to ensure international cooperation will crimp their ability to export to China

Even if Biden wins, there will be no return to the pre-Trump era

The earlier policies of multilateralism, globalisation and free trade have not been able to reverse US decline

US House passes resolution breaking with Trump on Israel policy

The Democratic-led House voted 226 to 188, largely along party lines, for a non-binding resolution for a two-state solution in the region

Trump amends H1B rules, entry level techies to be hit hardest

The Trump administration has quietly reworked its H-1B guidelines and this could impact entry-level programmers on work visas.

EXCLUSIVE: Here's why N Chandrasekaran is bullish about TCS and IT sector

Tata Sons Chairman Designate Natarajan Chandrasekaran, under whom IT major Tata Consultancy Services grew from strength to strength, has quashed concerns over US visa troubles the industry is anticipating. “I am not in the gloom and doom club,” he said asserting that demand for the IT sector will be robust.

Positive on TCS, Infy but unsure over Trump policies: Aberdeen

Sentiment is driven by global events and it is difficult to predict US President-elect Donald Trump's policy, said Adrian Lim of Aberdeen Asset Management.

Politics set to trump data as Fed hike looks dead cert

Investors are making plans with an implied market probability of a December rate hike in the mid-90s percent, but they are much less sure about what a Trump presidency will mean in the months and years after that.

Obama shifts on Syrian rebels, but is it too late?

For over three years, Obama has kept the so-called moderate rebels at arm's length. While giving verbal and limited material support, he and his spokesmen often said publicly that adding more weaponry to the civil war would only make things worse.

US welcomes India's emergence in Southeast Asia and beyond

Ahead of his maiden visit to India, Vice President Joe Biden today said the US welcomes and encourages India's emergence as a force for security and growth in Southeast Asia and beyond, as he outlined America's efforts to embrace Asia and broaden global prosperity.

Reports on threat of sanctions on India speculative: US

Amid reports claiming America has threatened India with sanctions if it does not reduce its Iranian oil imports by June end, US officials today said Washington and New Delhi are having "productive conversations" on the issue and termed the reports as "highly speculative".