G7 agrees on global minimum tax rate of at least 15%
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US orders diplomats to leave Myanmar amid crackdown
Biden presents $2-T infrastructure plan to US public
White House announces new actions to curb anti-Asian violence
US: At least 8 killed in Georgia spa shootings
US arrests ‘El Chapo’ wife on drug trafficking charges
WASHINGTON: US authorities on Monday arrested the wife of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman Loera, the leader of a Mexican drug organization known as the Sinaloa Cartel, in Virginia, said the Justice Department. Emma Coronel Aispuro, 31, was arrested at Dulles International Airport “on charges related to her alleged involvement in international drug trafficking,” said the… Read More US arrests ‘El Chapo’ wife on drug trafficking charges
US surpasses 500K coronavirus deaths: Johns Hopkins
WASHINGTON: The US surpassed half a million coronavirus-related deaths Monday as the country continues to grapple with the pandemic. In all, 500,071 deaths were related to Covid-19 complications while more than 28 million cases have been recorded, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The US has, however, been slowing the virus’ march with daily… Read More US surpasses 500K coronavirus deaths: Johns Hopkins
Boeing calls for grounding of some 777s after Denver engine fire
WASHINGTON: Boeing called for the grounding of 128 of its 777 planes across the world on Sunday as US regulators investigated a United Airlines flight whose engine caught fire and fell apart over a suburban American community. United, Korean Air and Japan’s two main airlines confirmed they had already suspended operations of 62 planes fitted with… Read More Boeing calls for grounding of some 777s after Denver engine fire
Trump acquitted in 2nd US Senate impeachment trial
WASHINGTON: US Senate voted on Saturday and acquitted former President Donald Trump, concluding his second impeachment trial which is the shortest one in the US history. Seven Republican senators joined all the Democrats to vote “guilty,” failing to reach two-thirds majority required for Trump conviction on the article of impeachment for inciting insurrection leading to… Read More Trump acquitted in 2nd US Senate impeachment trial
Biden forms China task force to meet growing challenges
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the Department of Defense has established a China task force. “We need to meet the growing challenges posed by China to keep peace and defend our interests in the Indo-Pacific and globally,” Biden told reporters during his first visit as president to the Pentagon. Biden said he… Read More Biden forms China task force to meet growing challenges
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