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More Iranian nationals charged in US with hacking crimes
Federal prosecutors have announced criminal charges accusing Iranian nationals with conducting cyberattacks in the US, with charges this time targeting a member of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard
US envoy to United Nations has 'historic' meeting with Taiwan official
US Ambassador had lunch with Taiwan's top official in New York, a meeting she called historic to strengthen relations with the self-governing island that China claims as part of its territory
Showdown set as US to declare United Nations sanctions on Iran are back
In defiance of overwhelming opposition, the United States is preparing to declare that all international sanctions against Iran have been restored
Taliban won't agree to ceasefire unless reason behind war is discussed
The Taliban will not agree to a ceasefire unless peace negotiators discuss the main reason behind the war, said their spokesperson Mohommed Naeem
Upcoming ban on Chinese app WeChat won't target its users: US govt
A looming US ban on the Chinese app WeChat won't target people who use the app to communicate, according to a government court filing
Israel strikes Gaza after rocket fire during peace deal signing ceremony
The Israeli military struck Hamas militant sites in the Gaza Strip early in response to rocket fire toward Israel the previous night that coincided with the signing of normalization agreements
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US coronavirus update: Nearly 550,000 children test positive for Covid-19
Nearly 550,000 children in the United States have been diagnosed with Covid-19 since the onset of the pandemic
Indian-American bank president pleads guilty in $17-million fraud
An Indian-American president of a now-defunct New Jersey-based marble and granite wholesaler has admitted his role in scheming to defraud a bank in connection with a $17 million secured line of credit
US slaps sanctions on Chinese company for corruption in Cambodia
US has imposed sanctions on a state-owned Chinese company that it said was involved in corrupt activities in Cambodia to build a development project that could be used to host military assets
Israel, UAE, Bahrain sign Abraham Accord; 1st Arab-Israel peace in 26 yrs
Trump hosted Benjamin Netanyahu and foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain for the signing of the historic Abraham Accord, which is the first Arab-Israeli peace deal in 26 years
Iran slams report on alleged plot to kill US envoy to avenge Soleimani
Iran's Foreign Ministry has slammed a US media report about Tehran allegedly trying to assassinate the US Ambassador to South Africa in revenge for the killing of Qassem Soleimani
Trump warns Iran of '1,000 times greater' retaliation in case of any attack
Trump has warned Iran that any attack against the US would be retaliated with "1,000 times greater in magnitude" after media reports that Tehran is planning to avenge Qasem Soleimani
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New Trump-backed chief of Latin American bank vows push for regional unity
The bank has been led by Latin Americans since its inception in 1959, while the World Bank has historically been led by a US citizen
captured US spy sought to sabotage power grid, oil refineries: Venezuela
Venezuela's chief prosecutor accused a US citizen recently arrested of spying and planning to sabotage oil refineries and electrical service in order to stir unrest and kill innocent people
US halts imports from 4 firms in China's Uighur region for forced labour
US blocked imports from 4 firms and manufacturing facility in northwestern China suspected of using forced labour from people detained as part of sweeping crackdown on ethnic minorities in the region
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Arab-Israel normalisation suited for Trump, Netanyahu's political interests
A Palestinian official said that US-brokered normalization between the two Arab states and Israel is intended for political interests of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu
Gulf Coast residents brace for possible onslaught of Tropical storm Sally
Storm-weary Gulf Coast residents prepared for a new weather onslaught as Tropical Storm Sally churned northward
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US welcomes Serbia's intention to designate Hezbollah as terrorist outfit
The United States has welcomed Serbia's intention to recognise the Lebanese-based Hezbollah movement as a terrorist organisation, calling on other countries to follow the lead
CDC forecasts 217,000 deaths in USA by October due to coronavirus
A new ensemble forecast published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects up to 217,000 Covid-19 deaths in America by October 3
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China must work with neighbours to peacefully resolve disputes: US lawmaker
Expressing concern over the situation prevailing along the India-China border, a US lawmaker said that Beijing should work with neighbours to peacefully resolve disputes and respect international law
