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US: Lawmakers’ inability lead to expiry of jobless benefit

The inability of the senators to reach an agreement on jobless benefit has led to the expiry of the program. As the senators have failed to reach an agreement of the policy, the policy...

US to ban TikTok

The North American country of the United States of America has decided to ban TikTok, a video sharing app owned by the Asian country of China. The decision has come shortly after India, one...

Obama comes out openly against Republicans over voter suppression

Expressing his disagreement towards the attempt of certain Republican elements to execute certain voter suppression strategies against Democrats, former US President Barack Obama has come out openly. The statement against Republicans has been made...

Republicans reject Trump’s appeal for postponement of November election

Certain top Republican leaders have rejected the appeal made by US President Donald Trump seeking the postponement of the Presidential election, scheduled to take place in November this year. The leaders who have dismissed...

Yazidi children suffer severe physical and mental problems, says Amnesty

Children belong to the Yazidi community are suffering from serious physical and mental health problems, says International human rights organisation Amnesty International. The Yazidi community were subjected to brutal attacks. Many from the community...

Woman killed by shark in US

A woman aged 63 has been killed by a shark in the United States state of Maine. It is the first fatal shark attack that has been reported from the region. The woman has...

Republicans propose spending an additional $1tn

The Republican lawmakers of the US Senate have pushed for earmarking an additional $1tn to address the economic damage created by the Covid-19 pandemic. An allocation of $100bn for schools is a part of...

Police investigates Austin shooting

Police in Austin has launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a protester, Garrett Foster, at an anti-racism march. As per a statement released by a family member of the victim, Mr. Foster...

Arkansas senator describes slavery as necessary evil

Tom Cotton, a senator for the state of Arkansas, has called slavery as a necessary evil, opening a platform for discussion. He has stated that the North American country of the United States of...

Singaporean man booked in the US for connection with China spy agency

A Singaporean man has been arrested in the North American country of the United States of America for his connection with the spy agency based in the Asian country of China – which is...