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COVID-19: US to require proof of vaccination for non-US citizens and non-immigrant visitors
Add a CommentThe United States is strengthening restrictions for all inbound travellers, including US citizens who are not vaccinated against COVID-19, the White House said Monday. Starting from Nov. 8, all non-US citizens and non-immigrant visitors from outside of the country will be … Read more →
US deeply concerned over Taiwan-China tension
Add a CommentThe US is “deeply concerned” about actions that undermine peace across the Taiwan Strait, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan has told the BBC. His comments come after China sent a “record number” of military jets into Taiwan’s air defence zone … Read more →
Aukus pact: France and US seek to mend rift
Add a CommentFrance and the US have made efforts to end a row which started last week with the announcement of the Aukus defence pact between the US, UK and Australia. The pact cost France a deal worth $37bn (£27bn) to build … Read more →
US ends 20 year presence in Afghanistan
Add a CommentThe last US military flight has left Kabul airport, marking the end of a 20-year presence in Afghanistan and America’s longest war. Officials said the last C17 aircraft took off with the US ambassador onboard after midnight local time on … Read more →
Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking
Add a CommentThe Mexican government has sued some of the biggest US gun manufacturers, accusing them of fuelling bloodshed through reckless business practices. The lawsuit alleges that the companies knew they were contributing to illegal arms trafficking, which has been linked to … Read more →
Hong Kong: US issues warning on business risks
Add a CommentThe US has issued a warning to firms over the risks of doing business in Hong Kong after China imposed a new national security law there last year. A new business advisory tells multinational firms that they are subject to … Read more →
Biden-Putin summit: US and Russian leaders set for tense Geneva talks
Add a CommentUS President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are preparing sit down for their first, highly-anticipated summit. The talks in Geneva, Switzerland, come at a time when both sides describe relations as being at rock bottom. Issues include … Read more →
US ‘to buy 500 million Covid vaccine doses for world’
Add a CommentUS President Joe Biden’s administration will provide 500 million doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to about 100 countries over the next two years, US media report. About 200 million doses will be distributed this year, with the remainder delivered … Read more →
US: Texas ends mask rule as states drop COVID-19 measures
Add a CommentTexas will lift its mask requirement and allow businesses to reopen at full capacity next week, Governor Greg Abbott has announced. “It is now time to open Texas 100%,” the Republican said on Tuesday. Texas is the largest US state … Read more →
‘Highest temperature on Earth’ recorded in US
Add a CommentWhat could be the highest temperature ever reliably recorded on Earth – 130F (54.4C) – may have been reached in Death Valley National Park, California. The recording is being verified by the US National Weather Service. It comes amid a … Read more →
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