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US secretary of state’s father Donald Blinken dies
Donald Blinken, a former US diplomat and father of current US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has died at the age of 96, his son has said.
Antony Blinken tweeted that his father, who served as US Ambassador to Hungary…
Beer spill truck crash closes Florida highway
A Florida highway was blocked on Wednesday by thousands of beer cans after a crash with five semi-trailers.
All lanes were closed after the semi-trailer carrying the beer crashed into trucks parked on the side of the road.…
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi meets with former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger in New York on Monday.
Wang congratulated Dr Kissinger on his upcoming 100th birthday, calling him an old and good friend of the Chinese people, who has…
U.N. chief warns of “global dysfunction” amid Russia’s war on Ukraine
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned that "colossal global dysfunction" is impeding efforts toward solving food insecurity and climate change issues, as world leaders gathered to address the United Nations amid tensions…
US charges dozens with $250m pandemic relief fraud
US prosecutors have charged 47 people in the largest Covid relief fraud scheme alleged to date.
The suspects are accused of stealing $250m (£220m) from a government aid program that was supposed to feed children in need…
U.S., South Korea state “serious” concern over North Korea nuclear doctrine
The United States and South Korea on Friday expressed "serious concern" about North Korea's first-use nuclear doctrine and warned that any nuclear attack would be met with an "overwhelming and decisive response."
In a joint statement…
Japan, U.S. eye joint research to counter hypersonic weapons
The Japanese and U.S. defense chiefs on Wednesday agreed their nations will undertake joint technological research to counter hypersonic weapons, as they work to closely align their national security strategies amid China's growing…
US Senate advances bill to significantly expand Taiwan support
A Senate committee in the United States has taken the first step towards legislation that would significantly enhance US military support for Taiwan, including potentially billions of dollars in additional security assistance, as the…
Twitter shareholders endorse Elon Musk’s US$44b buyout deal
Twitter shareholders approved billionaire Elon Musk's proposed US$44 billion (S$60 billion) buyout, paving the way for a trial next month to determine the deal's fate.
A majority of Twitter shareholders voted in favor of accepting Musk's…
US says Russia has sent out over $400m to meddle in elections
Russia has covertly given at least US$300 million (S$422 million) to political parties, officials and politicians in more than two dozen countries since 2014, and plans to transfer hundreds of millions more, with the goal of exerting…