COP27: UK to announce gas deal with US following summit

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The United States is expected to provide approximately 10 billion cubic meters of LNG over the course of the next year. Discussions over the deal are in their final stages It is unknown how much of the gas will be present in the UK’s energy grid this winter. The UK local news channel claimed on … Read more

US, Mexico to strengthen regional markets and business relocalization

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Monday’s tweet from Mexico’s economy ministry stated that US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and her Mexico counterpart discussed strengthening regional markets and encouraged the relocalization of U.S. enterprises to Mexico. The call takes place days after Mexican Economy Minister Raquel Buenrostro, who assumed her position in October, spoke with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai about … Read more

Competitive governers races weighs heavy on abortion, voting rights

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In almost a dozen states, competitive governors’ races will be decided on Tuesday. The outcome could have far-reaching implications on issues such as abortion, voting rights, and guns. Democrats are battling to maintain control of the governorships in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. In almost a dozen states, competitive governors’ races will be decided in Tuesday’s … Read more

South Korea Oct exports fall to lowest in 26 months low, worsening deficit

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South Korea exports fell 5.7% from a year earlier to $52.48 billion in October. Imports increased by 9.9% to $59.18 billion, creating a trade imbalance of $6.70 billion. The deficit will exert additional pressure on the country’s won, which is near a 13-year low. In October, South Korea exports decreased by the most in 26 … Read more

Federal judge Penguin Random House banned from merging with rival Simon & Schuster blocked

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A federal judge bans publishing giant Penguin Random House from acquiring its rival Simon & Schuster. The transaction, valued at $2.2 billion, would have united two of the five major U.S. publishers. The Justice Department applauded the judgment, which comes only one week prior. A federal judge banned publishing giant Penguin Random House from acquiring … Read more

Japan in final stage of negotiation with US to purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles

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Japan is reportedly in negotiations with the United States to purchase U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles. Tokyo seeks its largest arms buildup since WW II in response to China’s rapid military modernization. The news was confirmed by Japanese local newspaper. Japan is in the last stages of negotiations with the United States to purchase U.S.-made Tomahawk … Read more

China-based US businesses hit historic low

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55% of 307 companies surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and PwC China are positive about the business prospects for the next five years. The reading is the lowest in the survey’s 23-year history. Only 18% listed China as the top priority for their company’s worldwide investment plans. Optimism among U.S. businesses … Read more

Brittney Griner’s drug-smuggling conviction stands in Moscow

Brittney Griner's drug-smuggling conviction stands in Moscow

Griner is a famous US basketball player. It is yet unclear just how much her sentence will be reduced as a result. Alexander Boykov of the Moscow Legal Center, the verdict indicates that the “legal process will be essentially ended.” Brittney Griner’s conviction for smuggling drugs into the nation will stand as a result of … Read more

Three dead including suspect in St. Louis high school shooting

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A gunman started shooting gunfire at a high school in St. Louis, killing two people and injuring seven others. Police believe Harris may have suffered from mental illness. There have been a spate of school shootings in the U.S. this year. According to the city’s police commissioner, a 19-year-old gunman started shooting gunfire at a … Read more

King Charles to keep close eye on Meghan Markle

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Meghan and Harry resigned as members of the Royal Family at the beginning of 2020. Prior to signing lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify. King Charles will closely monitor anything Meghan Markle says that could harm the reputation of the family. According to royal analyst Duncan Larcombe, King Charles will closely monitor anything Meghan Markle … Read more

Donald Trump summoned to testify before Capitol Riot committee 

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Donald Trump has been summoned to testify before a congressional panel. If he does not comply with the subpoena, he could face criminal charges. The select committee is investigating Trump supporters’ violent storming of the US Capitol. Former President Donald Trump has been summoned to testify before a congressional panel investigating last year’s Capitol riot. … Read more

David Warner says he will play until 2024 T20 World Cup

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Australia’s David Warner intends to continue playing Twenty20 international cricket. The 36-year-old says he will evaluate his Test future within the next year. Warner has played in 96 Tests, 138 ODIs, and 95 T20s for Australia over a 10-year career. David Warner, the veteran opener for Australia, stated on Friday that he intends to continue … Read more

Joe Biden slams Republicans for saying that US will not aid Ukraine

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Biden: “They have no sense of American foreign policy”. The U.S. has provided Ukraine with $17.6 billion in the military and humanitarian aid since Russia’s invasion. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said his party will not issue a “blank check” to war-torn Ukraine if it wins control of the House. President Joe Biden attacked rival … Read more

Man arrested at US Capitol after being found with guns in his van

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Tony Payne of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, was arrested on a single count of bringing weapons onto Capitol grounds. He claimed he wanted to deliver documents to the U.S. Supreme Court. A search uncovered two handguns, a shotgun, and a pipe in his vehicle. Three firearms were discovered in the van of an 80-year-old Georgia man … Read more

Una Healy talks about being single after separation from boyfriend

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Una stated on Lorraine that being alone is ‘exciting’ and that she appreciates not having to ‘compete for space’. The Saturdays singer, 41, was previously married to Ben Foden. She said she wasn’t looking for love, but added, “There’s possibly someone out there for me but I haven’t met them yet”. Una Healy is content … Read more

US, Mexico to seek help from UN to restore peace in crisis-hit Haiti

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The United States and Mexico seek U.N. assistance to restore order in Haiti. Haiti is suffering severe shortages of basic necessities and paralysis of economic activity. The Security Council is discussing the sanctions system that would impose an arms embargo. The United States and Mexico announced on Monday that they will seek assistance from the … Read more

“No formal notification has been received,” says US official on Russia missile drills

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The United States believes that Russia will conduct missile test launches during its annual “Grom” exercises. The New START Treaty requires Russia to provide early notice of such missile launches. No formal notification has been received, a U.S. military official informed reporters. A senior U.S. military official stated on Monday that Russia has not yet … Read more

Five dead in North Carolina shooting

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Five were killed, including an off-duty police officer, in a shooting in North Carolina’s capital Raleigh. The incident occurred near the famed Neuse River Greenway walk. The gunman was contained in a residence in the area by police, Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said. Five people, including an off-duty police officer, were murdered in a shooting Thursday … Read more