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SC allows New York prosecutor to obtain Trump's tax records
The Supreme Court had, by a large margin last July, rejected Trump's stand of immunity from a state criminal subpoena seeking his tax returns, holding that as President he was not entitled to any kind of heightened standard unavailable to other citizens and sent back the matter to a lower court.
US reaffirms willingness to engage Iran over nuclear issue
State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday in a daily press briefing that the US is willing to engage the Iranians in the context of the P5+1, namely the United States, Britain, France, China, Russia, as well as Germany.
Boris Johnson lays out four-step 'unlock' roadmap for England
Addressing the House of Commons, Johnson said that they cannot have a "zero-Covid" world as no vaccine can ever be 100 per cent effective. The PM said he hoped the lockdown will be done with around June 21 but stressed the decision to lift restrictions will be "driven by data and not dates".
Biden's Indian-American cabinet nominee Neera Tanden runs into Senate opposition
His Spokesperson Jen Psaki said, "Tanden is an accomplished policy expert who would be an excellent Budget Director and we look forward to the committee votes next week and to continuing to work toward her confirmation through engagement with both parties."
Myanmar military regime backed by China, cracks down on protesters
On Saturday, several users on social media who claimed to be the citizens of Myanmar posted shocking pictures and videos of military repression against the protesters at Yadanarpon Dock in Mandalay. "Police are still shooting into the crowd in Mandalay. Situation is really tense and reporters are too stuck within the gunfire."
Joe Biden pledges $2B for COVAX
Biden, according to a press release issued by the US Department of State, said: "I'm announcing that the United States is making a $2 billion pledge to COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access), with the promise of an additional $2 billion to urge others to step up as well."
US return to 2015 Paris Agreement becomes official
Climate diplomats and campaigners believe the US will be turning its promises into action by committing to reach net zero emissions by or before 2050 and by reaffirming its pledge to support developing countries with finance.
America is back, Joe Biden tells Europe
The US President said that his administration will work closely with its European Union (EU) partners and the capitals across the continent, stressing that the US is fully committed to its alliance with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
US Texas running out of food as weather disrupts supply
The Texas Tribune published a story on Wednesday saying that across the state, people are using up supplies they had stockpiled and losing more as items start to spoil in dark refrigerators. With grocery stores across the state shuttered for power outage, supermarkets that remain open have seen supplies dwindle.
Not to be intimidated by FB after news ban: Australian PM
"These actions will only confirm the concerns that an increasing number of countries are expressing about the behaviour of BigTech companies who think they are bigger than governments and that the rules should not apply to them," added Morrison.
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