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US UN ambassador says she is pleased that Russia will again participate in Black Sea grain deal
World
November 2, 2022
US UN ambassador says she is pleased that Russia will again participate in Black Sea grain deal
The US is “delighted” after Russia has agreed to participate again in the Black Sea grain deal, marking a reversal…
Iran to hold public trials of 1,000 people charged with involvement in Mahsa Amini protests
Middle East
November 2, 2022
Iran to hold public trials of 1,000 people charged with involvement in Mahsa Amini protests
CNN – Iran has charged about 1,000 people in the Tehran province for their alleged involvement in nationwide protests sparked…
US and Saudi Arabia concerned that Iran may be planning attack on energy infrastructure in Middle East
Middle East
November 2, 2022
US and Saudi Arabia concerned that Iran may be planning attack on energy infrastructure in Middle East
CNN – United States and Saudi Arabia have shared intelligence with each other that indicates that Iran may be planning…
US proactively preventing “illicit diversion” of security assistance to Ukraine, with inspectors in country
World
November 1, 2022
US proactively preventing “illicit diversion” of security assistance to Ukraine, with inspectors in country
The US has begun conducting on-site inspections of weapons stockpiles in Ukraine as part of a broad effort to assure…
US curbs on microchips could throttle China’s ambitions and escalate the tech war
Technology
October 31, 2022
US curbs on microchips could throttle China’s ambitions and escalate the tech war
Hong Kong CNN Business — Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s push to “win the battle” in core technologies and bolster China’s…
US official’s suggestion of ‘arms-control’ talks with North Korea raises eyebrows
World
October 30, 2022
US official’s suggestion of ‘arms-control’ talks with North Korea raises eyebrows
CNN – The United States said on Friday its policy towards North Korea had not changed after a senior US…
Ukrainians are dreading the ‘darkest winter’ as Russia takes aim at the power grid
World
October 29, 2022
Ukrainians are dreading the ‘darkest winter’ as Russia takes aim at the power grid
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — As winter edges ever closer in Ukraine, Alla Melnychuk and her neighbors are racing against the…
US orders families of embassy employees to depart Nigeria due to heightened risk of terrorism
World
October 29, 2022
US orders families of embassy employees to depart Nigeria due to heightened risk of terrorism
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — The State Department has ordered non-emergency US embassy employees and their family members in Abuja, Nigeria…
What does an index for the Egyptian pound mean?
Business
October 26, 2022
What does an index for the Egyptian pound mean?
Economic and banking expert Ahmed Shawky said that issuing an index for the Egyptian pound is one of the most…
While respiratory viruses surge, shortage of pediatric hospital beds delays care for some kids
Life & Style
October 25, 2022
While respiratory viruses surge, shortage of pediatric hospital beds delays care for some kids
CNN – Parents who need to take a child to the emergency room are facing agonizing waits in many parts…