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US Announces $5.9 Billion in Military and Budget Aid to Ukraine
Biden says the military assistance includes $1.25 billion in so-called Presidential Drawdown Authority, which means pulling weapons and ammunition from the US stockpile, and that final $1.22 billion from the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. The help includes air defence, artillery, and "other critical weapons systems," he says.
Trump Extends 'Complete and Total Endorsement' to US House Speaker Johnson
"Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "He will do the right thing, and we will continue to WIN. Mike has my Complete & Total Endorsement.
South Korea Court Approves Arrest of President Yoon in Martial Law Investigation
Seoul Western District Court on Tuesday approved the warrant following a request by the Joint Investigation Headquarters, which is investigating the embattled South Korean leader for insurrection and abuse of power.
WATCH | TTP Releases Video Claiming Capture of Pakistani Check Post Near Afghanistan Border
According to sources from TTP, the check post was among the several ones captured by the group in its regional operations.
Elon Musk Reignites Debate on H-1B Visa Program, Calls it 'Broken' and in Need of Reform
The industry has been pushing for more H-1B visas to help bring highly skilled workers to the US. Once an H-1B himself, Musk has his electric vehicle company Tesla hire people using the programme.
US Court Upholds $5 Million Verdict Against Trump in Sexual Abuse Case
The verdict, reached after a nine-day civil trial in New York last year, found Trump guilty of sexually abusing Carroll in a Manhattan department store in 1996. The jury awarded Carroll $2 million for the abuse and an additional $3 million for defamation after Trump publicly denied her claims.
Pakistan Joins UN Security Council in 2025, Gains Virtual Veto on Terrorist Designations
Elected in June as a non-permanent member, it will replace Japan for a two-year term on one of the two seats for Asia Pacific countries in the Council.
Quad Reaffirms Commitment to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief on 20th Anniversary
Established in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the Quad has evolved into a significant platform supporting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
China Unveils World’s Fastest High-Speed Train Prototype, Set to Reach 450 km/h
China State Railway Group Co, also known as China Railway, said the updated version, called the CR450 prototype, will more strongly shorten travel time and create a better connectivity network system for the country's expansive passengers.
Russia Issues 'Decisive Response' Warning to US Missile Threats: Sergei Lavrov
"We are ready for any event. If new missile threats emerge, our opponents will get an adequate response in the field of military-technical retaliatory measures. However, at the same time, hypothetical steps to establish appropriate conditions for equal dialogue would be considered," Lavrov said in an interview to RIA Novosti.
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