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Blinken meets top Chinese diplomat as efforts to ramp down tensions continue
July 14, 2023
Blinken meets top Chinese diplomat as efforts to ramp down tensions continue
CNN — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken “had candid and constructive discussions on a range of bilateral, regional, and…
IMF approves $3 billion bailout for cash-starved Pakistan
July 14, 2023
IMF approves $3 billion bailout for cash-starved Pakistan
Islamabad Reuters — The International Monetary Fund’s board approved a three billion dollar bailout program for Pakistan which will immediately…
Yamuna River surpasses height record as northern India reels from deadly floods
July 14, 2023
Yamuna River surpasses height record as northern India reels from deadly floods
New Delhi CNN — A major river overflowing near India’s capital has reached the highest level on record, authorities said,…
Critical moment for Thai democracy as parliament fails to elect new prime minister
July 13, 2023
Critical moment for Thai democracy as parliament fails to elect new prime minister
CNN — The sole nominee to be the next prime minister of Thailand failed to secure enough parliamentary votes to…
What Zelensky wanted from NATO – and what he got
July 13, 2023
What Zelensky wanted from NATO – and what he got
CNN — At last year’s NATO summit in Madrid, the alliance formally invited Sweden and Finland to join its ranks.…
North Korea says it tested an advanced solid-fueled ballistic missile. Here’s why adversaries are alarmed
July 13, 2023
North Korea says it tested an advanced solid-fueled ballistic missile. Here’s why adversaries are alarmed
CNN — North Korea fired what it said was a solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, just days after Pyongyang…
Boris Johnson warns US against ‘Ukraine fatigue’ as NATO summit concludes
July 13, 2023
Boris Johnson warns US against ‘Ukraine fatigue’ as NATO summit concludes
London CNN — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged the United States not to grow weary of Ukraine’s…
Italy swelters under deadly ‘Cerberus’ heat wave which could break European temperature records
July 12, 2023
Italy swelters under deadly ‘Cerberus’ heat wave which could break European temperature records
CNN — A blistering and deadly heat wave in Italy this week could break records, with temperatures predicted to soar…
Six killed in Nepal helicopter crash near Mount Everest
July 12, 2023
Six killed in Nepal helicopter crash near Mount Everest
CNN — Six people have died in a helicopter crash in Nepal, a spokesperson for Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport said…
At least 41 dead after heavy rain and flash floods in northern India
July 12, 2023
At least 41 dead after heavy rain and flash floods in northern India
CNN — Flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rain in northern India have killed at least 41 people since…