United States wins 11th women’s basketball world championship

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U.S won record-extending 11th women’s basketball World Cup championship. A’ja Wilson of Las Vegas Aces led all scorers with 19 points, Kelsey Plum added 17. China slowed down and fell behind by 21 points in the third quarter. United States won its record-extending 11th women’s basketball World Cup championship by defeating China 83-61. For the … Read more

North Korea have fired four missiles this week so far

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South Korea, Japan, and the U.S. conducted their first anti-submarine drills in five years. US Vice President Kamala Harris visited South Korea on Thursday. Harry Harris visited South Korea. North Korea launched two ballistic missiles early Saturday morning, the South Korean military reported, marking the fourth such launch by the nuclear-armed nation this week, as … Read more

Tokyo registers lower stock openings, extends US fall

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Japan’s Nikkei index was down 0.58 percent, or 153.51 points, to 26,268.54 in early trading on Friday. Topix index fell 0.43 percent and the dollar was valued at 144.47 yen, compared to 144.42 yen in New York. Japan’s unemployment rate was 2.5%, down from 2.1% in August, according to official figures. On Friday, Japanese equities … Read more

Drone deliveries begin in Texas, United States

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Flying deliveries of pizzas and birthday gifts have not yet become the standard. Several providers already have operations going or will by the end of the year. Amazon’s drone ambitions faltered last year after an accident during a test caused a brush fire. As drone deliveries became a reality in the United States, a little … Read more

Donald Trump urges Joe Biden to be ‘calm, cool, and dry’ in Nord Stream situation

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US President-elect Donald Trump has urged Vice President Joe Biden to be “smart” on the Nord Stream leak. EU and Russian officials suspect sabotage of the underwater pipes that delivered Russian natural gas to Germany. Putin’s economic woes may be hurting Russia more than Europe’s. Donald Trump has urged Joe Biden to be “calm, cool, … Read more

Joe Biden’s plan to cancel US student debt relief plan world cost govt. $400 bn

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The Congressional Budget Office predicted that US President Joe Biden’s plan would cost $400 billion. The assessment was requested by conservative legislators and produced by an apolitical federal agency. Under the proposal, all loans outstanding by those earning less than $125,000 will be reduced by $10,000. Monday, the Congressional Budget Office predicted that US President … Read more

Antony Blinken urges Pakistan to seek debt relief from China

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Antony Blinken urges Pakistan to ask for debt relief from its close ally China. Floods have submerged one-third of Pakistan, an area the size of the UK. The U.S. has pledged $56 million in humanitarian aid and sent 17 planes loaded with supplies. As devastating floods ravage the South Asian nation, US Secretary of State … Read more

United States clinches ninth consecutive Presidents Cup

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The United States defeated Internationals for the ninth consecutive Presidents Cup victory. Olympic champion Xander Schauffele provides a decisive point in a 1-up victory over Canada’s Corey Conners. Jordan Spieth defeats Cam Davis 4&3 to earn the first US point. Sunday, Olympic champion Xander Schauffele provided the decisive point as the United States defeated the … Read more

NHC says Tropical storm Ian to become a hurricane on Sunday

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The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in the United States predicted that the current tropical storm. Ian, will most likely strengthen into a hurricane on Sunday. Ian is now located approximately 395 miles (635 km) southeast of Grand Cayman and has maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour (80 kph). The National Hurricane Center (NHC) … Read more

India is source of more than 55% of Islamophobia content on Twitter: Survey

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55.12% of Indian Twitter post is Islamophobic, according to the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV). The ICV discovered nearly four million anti-Muslim posts, of which 14.83 percent were removed. During the years 2017-2019, the majority of material originated from the UK, the US, and India. According to a survey conducted by the Islamic Council of … Read more

United States climate diplomat, warns against long-term gas projects in Africa

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US climate envoy John Kerry warns against investing in long-term gas projects in Africa. Kerry says after 2030, it will be critical to capture gas emissions as well. Gas can be used as a bridge fuel to cleaner energy sources, Kerry said. US climate envoy John Kerry has warned against investing in long-term gas projects … Read more

The United States allows Russia’s Lavrov to travel to the United Nations

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The US has granted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov a visa to travel to New York for the United Nations’ annual gathering of world leaders. According to a Russian diplomatic source, the US approved 24 visas on Tuesday. It was unclear whether Washington had issued visas to the Russian flight crew.   The US has … Read more

Mexican president softens stance on trade dispute as Blinken visits

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Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has softened his stance in an energy dispute with the United States. He says Washington has taken a more accommodative stance. Energy dispute was not on the agenda for what is referred to as the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador On Monday, softened … Read more

Donald Trump pays tribute to late Queen Elizabeth II

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Donald Trump wrote an essay about the Queen Elizabeth II’s grace, charm, and grandeur as a monarch. The former US president described his time with Her Majesty as “one of the most extraordinary honours of my life”. He also paid tribute to her dignity, fortitude, resolution, responsibility, and patriotic commitment. In a lengthy essay for … Read more

Mom of 2 murdered in broad daylight by ex-boyfriend in California

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A woman from San Carlos, California, was reportedly beheaded outside of her home. A man who is purportedly her ex-boyfriend has been detained for her murder. Police believe it’s “an isolated incident” and that “there is no outstanding threat to the community”. A man who is purportedly her ex-boyfriend has been detained after a woman … Read more

White House policies saved US economy, Janet Yellen

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen praised the Biden administration’s economic achievements on Thursday. Prior to the midterm elections, Democrats are attempting to highlight their economic achievements. Yellen called infrastructure and Inflation Reduction Acts “among the most significant investments our country has ever made”. During a speech at a Ford Motor Company electric car plant in Michigan … Read more

United States has approved $2.6 billion in aid for Ukraine and its allies

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$675 million in weapons for Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Howitzers, Humvee vehicles, armoured ambulances, and anti-tank systems are among the items provided. The United States has already pledged at least $13 billion in military aid to Ukraine.   The US has approved nearly $2.7 billion (£2.3 billion) in new aid for Ukraine and its allies, … Read more