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US Conducts Air Strikes on ‘Iran-backed Militia’ in Syria
US President Joe Biden on Thursday directed military air strikes in eastern Syria against facilities belonging to what the Pentagon said were Iran-backed militia, in a calibrated response to rocket
India Releases New Rules to Regulate Social Media, Digital News Platforms
Indian authorities have released new rules to regulate social media companies in a bid to introduce a major change in legislation to assert more control over powerful Big Tech firms.
Over 1.3 Million Texans Still Grappling With Water Supply Disruptions
Over 1.3 million US citizens across more than 200 counties in Texas still had issues with their water supply by Wednesday, but the figure was sharply down from recent days,
Biden Overturns Trump Ban on Many Green Card Applicants
US President Joe Biden has revoked a proclamation issued under the Trump administration that blocked many green card applicants from entering the United States. The order by former President Donald
Single-Shot Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Safe, US Regulators Say
A review by US regulators of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine has found it is safe and effective. It paves the way for it to become the third
Australia Passes Law to Make Google, Facebook Pay for News
Australia’s law forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news is ready to take effect, though the laws’ architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike
Biden Holds First Foreign Meeting with Canada’s Justin Trudeau
US President Joe Biden has spoken with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his first bilateral meeting with a foreign leader since taking office. The two leaders highlighted mutual policy
Iran Officially Imposes Curbs On UN Nuclear Inspections
Iran has officially started restricting international inspections of its nuclear facilities. The move is seen as a bid to pressure European countries and US President Joe Biden’s administration to lift
Tiger Woods Taken to Hospital After Being Injured in Los Angeles Car Crash
Tiger Woods has been taken to hospital after being injured in a car crash in Los Angeles, police have said. The golf star had to be cut out of the
Capitol Rioters Came Prepared for War, US Security Officials Tell Senate
US Capitol security officials who were ousted in the wake of the 6 January attack on Congress have blamed intelligence failures for the breach. Testifying to a Senate committee, the
