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Congress clears $95b aid package for Ukraine, Israel

Congress clears $95b aid package for Ukraine, Israel

The US Senate has approved a $95 billion foreign aid package that includes military support for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. US President Joe Biden is expected to sign the legislation into law on Wednesday. The Senate on Tuesday evening backed the measure passed by the US House of R


US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned

US Senate passes bill that could see TikTok banned

The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. It gives TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, nine months to sell its stake or the app will be blocked in the United States. The bill will now be handed over to US President Joe Biden who, has said he

Biden cancels $7.4b in student debt for 277,000 borrowers

Biden cancels $7.4b in student debt for 277,000 borrowers

The Biden administration will cancel $7.4 billion in student debt for 277,000 borrowers, the White House said in a statement on Friday. Earlier this month, President Joe Biden announced plans to ease student debt that would benefit at least 23 million Americans, addressing a key issue fo

One dead as severe storms hit the US Gulf Coast

One dead as severe storms hit the US Gulf Coast

A severe weather system has caused widespread flooding and tornadoes, bringing storm damage to the US South. Large areas across the states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama were affected, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The system has moved east, with parts of Florida and Geo

Biden vows 'ironclad' support for Israel amid Iran attack fears

Biden vows 'ironclad' support for Israel amid Iran attack fears

President Joe Biden has promised Israel "ironclad" US support amid fears that Tehran could launch reprisals for an attack that killed senior Iranians. Mr Biden warned that Iran is threatening to launch a "significant attack" after Israel struck the Iranian consulate in Syria 10 days ago, reports B

One killed, five injured in Washington DC shooting

One killed, five injured in Washington DC shooting

One person was killed and five others were injured, including two children, after gunmen opened fire into a crowd in northeast Washington DC on Wednesday, Metropolitan Police Department said. The shooting occurred shortly after 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (2200 GMT) in the Carver Langston neighb

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake hits New York City region, USGS says

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake hits New York City region, USGS says

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the New York City region on Friday morning, according to the US Geological Survey, shaking buildings and surprising residents in an area that rarely experiences notable seismic activity. The quake’s epicentre was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, the USGS

14 killed in head-on collision in Bolivia

14 killed in head-on collision in Bolivia

A total of 14 people were killed when a minibus and a tractor-trailer collided head-on Thursday on a highway that links the Bolivian departments of Oruro and Potosi, local authorities said. "The driver of the tractor-trailer, which was transporting salt from Potosi, presumably fell asleep due to f