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Biden to visit Israel as Gaza war deepens humanitarian crisis
US President Biden is scheduled to visit Israel on Wednesday amid the raging war between Israel and Hamas.
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OPEC agrees on oil production cut
OPEC had last month agreed to raise oil output by 100,000 barrels per day.
Russia-Ukraine war: U.S. bans import of Russian oil
The U.S. said the move is aimed to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine: US to sanction Putin, Lavrov
“With today’s financial sanctions, we have now targeted all 10 of Russia’s largest financial institutions."
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Russia attacks Ukraine
According to Ukraine’s border guard service, Russian troops attacked Ukraine from Belarus as well as Russia itself.
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U.S. administers 70 million booster shots, urges full vaccination
Currently, about 66 per cent of eligible adult Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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U.S. releases 1,500 documents about JFK assassination
The disclosure of secret cables, internal memos and other documents satisfies a deadline set in October by U.S. President Joe ...
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Oil prices surge as U.S. opens reserves to force prices down
Other countries supported the U.S. and also released strategic reserves.
U.S. urges African leaders to promote democracy, pledges non-exploitative relationship with Nigeria, others
The U.S. will partner Nigeria to change past exploitative approach, Mr Blinken says.
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Chaos in Kabul airport as Afghans and foreigners attempt to flee
The U.S., UK, Germany, Canada, UAE and a host of other nations are all seeking to evacuate their nationals from ...
U.S. boosts troops in Afghanistan in bid to secure Kabul airport
“Over the next 48 hours, we will have expanded our security presence to nearly 6,000 troops, with a mission focused ...
Biden calls on New York Governor to resign
When asked if the governor should be impeached, Mr Biden said, “Let’s take one thing at a time here."
Iran will never get nuclear weapon on my watch – Biden
Mr Biden’s comments came a day after he ordered strikes on sites used by Iranian-backed militia groups on the Iraq-Syria ...
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EXPLAINER: How Israel kept death toll low during 11-day conflict with Hamas
Despite thousands of rockets fired by Hamas, Israel says 12 persons, including two children, were killed and over 500 injured ...
Stigmatisation: WHO approves use of Greek alphabet for COVID-19 variants
The new system applies to COVID-19 variants of concern -- the most troubling of which four are in circulation -- ...
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Public consensus needed for granting pardon to 2 jailed ex-presidents – President Moon
Mr Moon said it is heartbreaking and regrettable that the aged former presidents, who are reportedly in poor health, were ...
Biden invites Buhari, 39 other World leaders for Climate Change summit
The White House said the summit is scheduled for April 22-23.
Biden snubs Buhari in first calls to Africa
The sidestepping of Nigeria is seen as reflective of the country’s declining global appeal.
‘America is back’: Biden signals break from Trump in first diplomatic speech
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday promised a new era after the scattershot foreign policy of his predecessor, Donald Trump.
COVID-19: U.S. to renew travel restrictions on EU, South Africa, Brazil – Reports
The restrictions affect South Africa, where a new COVID-19 variant has caused concern among scientists.
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World leaders express optimism as Biden takes office
Arch-rival Iran said it was ready to clear its differences with the U.S. But the ball was in Washington’s court
On first day Biden issues orders nullifying key Trump policies
Biden also ended the entry ban on citizens from over a dozen countries, including Eritrea, Yemen, Nigeria, and Sudan.
