How the CIA identified and killed Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a U.S. strike in Afghanistan over the weekend, the biggest blow to the militant group since its founder Osama bin Laden was…
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U.S. Navy deploys four warships east of Taiwan as Nancy Pelosi heads to Taipei
As U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi headed to Taipei on Tuesday amid intensifying warnings from China, four U.S. warships, including an aircraft carrier, were positioned in waters east…
Joe Biden, Putin strike conciliatory tones as nuclear arms talks start at U.N.
U.S. President Joe Biden said he is ready to pursue a new nuclear arms deal with Russia and called on Moscow to act in good faith as his Russian counterpart…
Polio found in New York wastewater as state assesses virus’ spread
The polio virus was present in wastewater in a New York City suburb a month before health officials there announced a confirmed case of the disease last month, state health…
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in U.S. drone strike in downtown Kabul
The United States killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a “precision” strike in the centre of Kabul, the Afghanistan capital, President Joe Biden said, the biggest blow to the…
U.S. Mission welcomes new Consul General in Lagos
The U.S. Mission on Monday announced the arrival of a new Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Will Stevens. “Consul General Will Stevens arrived in Lagos on…
Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, China warns against visiting Taiwan
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi kicked off a closely-watched Asia tour on Monday in Singapore as China warned that its military would never “sit idly by” if she…
Inflation begins to strain finances of young, low-income Americans
As high inflation forces Americans to spend more on gas and bills, young and low-income consumers are starting to feel financial pressure. Generation Z consumers and those with low credit…
After starting New Mexico fire, U.S. asks victims to pay
After the U.S. government started the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history in April, it is asking victims to share recovery costs on private land, jeopardizing relief efforts, according…
On navy day, Putin says United States is main threat to Russia
President Vladimir Putin on Sunday signed a new naval doctrine which cast the United States as Russia’s main rival and set out Russia’s global maritime ambitions for crucial areas such…