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April 16, 2024

US envoy to UN urges Russia, China to halt support for North Korea's weapon programs

U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urged Russia and China to halt their support for North Korea, saying that it shields the country from sanctions.

April 16, 2024

US approves potential $140M aircraft support deal for Iraq, Pentagon officials confirm

The U.S. State Department has given approval for the potential sale of aircraft contractor logistics support to Iraq, at an estimated cost of $140 million.

April 15, 2024

Animal protection group warns of high risk of animal-to-human diseases in Chinese fur farms

Human Society International's study of five Chinese fur farms found them to have poor conditions and high risk of developing diseases that could transfer from animals to humans.

April 15, 2024

World Bank 'ringing alarm bells' as income gap between riches and poorest countries widens

The World Bank reports half of the world's poorest countries are getting poorer as the income gap between them and the world's richest countries grows for the first time this century.

April 15, 2024

Burmese rebels guard border town against junta attempt to reclaim it

A key town along the border between Thailand and Burma has been fought over by the Burmese military and the rebel forces, who recently captured it and have successfully defended it.

April 5, 2024

US avoids 'digital security crisis' after developer uncovers sabotage in software

A Microsoft software developer reportedly uncovered a deliberate act of sabotage within a program, sparking alarm among tech leaders and U.S. government officials.

April 5, 2024

New York judge revises ruling, scaling back invalidation of state's marijuana regulations

A New York state judge has revised his previous ruling regarding cannabis regulations following a lawsuit challenging advertising rules for marijuana.

April 4, 2024

Tropical forest loss decreased in 2023 but global threats remain, data shows

Tropical forest loss saw a decline in 2023, but there is still an ongoing pressure on woodlands globally, according to an analysis released on Thursday.

April 4, 2024

Close ally of Taiwan to become top US diplomat in Taipei, sources say

Raymond Greene, the deputy chief of mission at the U.S. embassy in Tokyo, is set to become the new director of the American Institute in Taiwan this summer.

April 3, 2024

Russian military recruitment numbers spike following Moscow concert hall attack

Russia has seen a spike in men signing contracts to join the military following the Moscow concert hall attack where a gunman killed at least 144 people.