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‘Urgent’ action needed in Europe over monkeypox spread: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for ‘urgent’ action to prevent the spread of monkeypox in Europe, noting that...
At least 5 killed in magnitude 6.1 earthquake in southern Iran
Tehran, Iran – At least five people have died and dozens of others injured after at least three earthquakes with...
US to Ukraine advanced surface-to-air missile systems
The United States says it will send Ukraine two NASAMS surface-to-air missile systems, four counter-artillery radars, and about 150,000 rounds...
Nigeria sells marginal oilfield licenses for $482m, ignores court
Nigeria has raised more than 200 billion naira ($482m) from the issuance of oil prospecting licences after it offered 57...
Biden: US to give $800m more in military aid to Ukraine
United States President Joe Biden has said the US will soon announce a new $800m military aid package to Ukraine,...
Russia withdraws from Ukraine’s Snake Island in Black Sea
Russia’s defence ministry says its forces have withdrawn from Ukraine’s Snake Island – an announcement hailed by the Ukrainian army...
Biden announces US military reinforcements across Europe
President Joe Biden has announced the deployment of United States military reinforcements across Europe in an effort to counter Russia...
R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex crimes
R&B star R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his superstardom to subject young fans...
NATO declares China a security challenge for the first time
NATO has listed China as one of its strategic priorities for the first time, saying Beijing’s ambitions and its “coercive...
Hong Kong daily COVID cases rise above 2,000, highest since April
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong reported more than 2,000 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, the highest since April, as...
