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US, China Conclude First ‘Tough’ Face-To-Face Talks Under Biden
Top US and Chinese officials have concluded two days of contentious talks in Alaska which laid bare the depth of tensions between the world’s two largest economies at the outset of
Pakistan PM Imran Khan Tests Positive for Covid-19
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for Covid-19 two days after receiving his first vaccine dose. Khan, 68, is “self-isolating at home,” Health Minister Faisal Sultan said in
Biden, Harris Denounce Attacks on Asian Americans in Atlanta Visit
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris offered solace to Asian Americans and denounced the scourge of racism as they visited Atlanta days after a white gunman killed
Tsunami Advisory Issued as 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northeast Japan
A strong magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan at a depth of 60 km on Saturday evening at 6:09 p.m locval time. In Miyagi Prefecture, where
Current Aide Accuses New York Governor Cuomo of Sexual Harassment
Alyssa McGrath, 33, became the latest of at least eight women who have publicly alleged sexual misconduct by New York GovernorAndrew Cuomo and the first who is currently employed in
Icelandic Volcano Erupts Near Capital Reykjavik
A volcano has erupted south-west of Iceland’s capital Reykjavik, the country’s meteorological office says. It says the fissure is about 500-700 metres long (1,640-2,300ft) at Fagradalsfjall on Reykjanes peninsula. The last
WHO Backs Use Of AstraZeneca Vaccine for Covid
The World Health Organisation’s expert committee on coronavirus vaccines says its review of the AstraZeneca vaccine indicates it has “tremendous potential to prevent infections and reduce deaths.” In a statement
US Hits Biden’s Goal of Administering 100 Million Covid-19 Shots
The US has cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office. With the
Biden to Meet Putin When the Time is Right, Says White House
US President Joe Biden, who said earlier this week he thought Vladimir Putin was a killer, will meet with the Russian leader “when the time is right,” according to the
‘Unacceptable’: Turkey’s President Erdogan Slams Biden Over ‘Killer’ Putin Comment
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that US President Joe Biden’s comments about Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin, in which he called him a “killer”, were “unacceptable” and “not