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UN Security Council resolution demands end to Myanmar violence
The United Nations Security Council has adopted its first resolution on Myanmar in 74 years, which demands an end to violence and calls on the country’s military rulers to release all political prisoners, including democratically-elected…
US Congress offers $1b for climate aid, falling short of Biden’s pledge
The US Congress has proposed US$1 billion to help poor countries cope with climate change, a figure that falls significantly short of President Joe Biden’s promise that the United States will spend US$11.4 billion annually by 2024 to ensure…
U.S. seeks U.N. Security Council adoption of statement on North Korea
The United States has shared a draft document with the U.N. Security Council for possible adoption as a presidential statement criticizing North Korea over its test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile last month.
The draft…
Here are the laws Trump allegedly broke, according to the Jan 6 committee
The House committee investigating the Jan 6 attack on the US Capitol by Donald Trump supporters voted unanimously to ask the Justice Department to prosecute the former president for alleged crimes – including inciting an insurrection.
The…
Turbulence injures dozens on Hawaiian Airlines flight
At least 36 people have been injured, 11 seriously, after a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Phoenix to Honolulu was hit by severe turbulence.
The incident happened shortly before the aircraft, carrying 278 passengers and 10…
US Capitol riot panel weighs insurrection, fraud charges against Trump
The US House Jan 6 committee will vote on Monday on recommendations that former president Donald Trump be prosecuted for obstructing an official government proceeding and conspiracy to defraud the United States, according to two people…
Guam serves as Pacific “springboard” for U.S. forces: commander
A 16-year-old plan to transfer a significant number of U.S. Marines from the Japanese island prefecture of Okinawa to the U.S. territory of Guam continues to make sense strategically and politically, a U.S. military commander said.
Joint…
U.S. hails Japan’s new security strategy as “bold and historic”
The U.S. government on Friday hailed Japan's new security strategy as a "bold and historic" step to help maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific, with the key Asian ally forging ahead with its biggest defense buildup plans since World War II…
UN postpones decision on ambassadors from Myanmar, Taliban, Libya
UN acceptance of ambassadors from Myanmar’s military, the Taliban, and Libya’s eastern government would act as the first step towards their official recognition on the global stage.
The United Nations General Assembly has approved…
U.N. blasts North Korea rights abuses in General Assembly resolution
The U.N. General Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution slamming North Korea over its human rights violations.
The 193-member body approved the nonbinding resolution, co-sponsored by dozens of members including Japan and South Korea.…