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US Congress passes $280B chip bill to counter China

The legislation — passed by both Senate and House of Representatives — was headed to US President Joe Biden's desk for signing.

US to plant 1B trees amid climate crisis challenges

Destructive fires in recent years that burned too hot for forests to quickly regrow have far outpaced the US government's capacity to replant trees.

Witnesses testify 'irate' Trump demanded to join Capitol mob

Ex-president Donald Trump sat for hours watching insurrection on live TV on January 6, 2021, ignoring pleas by his children and other close advisers to urge his supporters to stop the violence, witnesses tell US congressional hearing.

What does Supreme Court’s gun ruling mean as US passes gun-safety bill?

US Supreme Court's ruling striking down New York state's limits on carrying concealed handguns in public is likely to provide legal ammunition to challenge other regulations around the country even as Congress has passed modest reforms.

Biden urges US Congress to suspend federal gas tax three months

“I’m doing my part. I want Congress, states and industry to do their part as well,” US President Joe Biden called on Congress to suspend federal taxes on gas and diesel fuel for three months, a move that was faced with doubts by many lawmakers.

US senators unveil limited proposal on gun violence measures

The proposed legislation will include support for tougher background checks and increased mental health resources.

Global summit pledges $3B in new Covid funding

US President Biden tells virtual summit that pandemic is not over yet as US reaches grim milestone of over million deaths with Congress so far refusing to authorise billions of dollars in emergency Covid money.

Modi's BJP registers big victory in bellwether Indian state

Apart from Uttar Pradesh, the BJP also retained control of Uttarakhand and looked set to form governments in Goa and Manipur, while the Aam Aadmi Party scored a landslide win in Punjab.

The Russo-Ukrainian War shows that Türkiye remains an important NATO ally

A confidence-building step between Washington and Ankara would help enable broader cooperation in the delicate act of balancing Russia.

Live blog: EU, US decide to disconnect Russia's banks from SWIFT

Ukrainian officials warn Kiev residents that fighting is underway against Russian forces, who are storming towards the capital on the third day of Moscow's military campaign. Here are the latest updates:

US okays potential military sales to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan

State Department approves over $4.5 billion military sales to its allies in the Middle East, including 12 F-16 fighter jets and upgrades to Amman.

How the BJP has further marginalised Muslims from Indian electoral politics

Even opposition parties don’t challenge the plight and lack of representation of Muslims in India’s climate of religious intolerance and violence.