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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to tamp down concerns about Germany's commitment to opposing Russian aggression against Ukraine, expressing confidence that the Germans were aligned with NATO and Washington

US Warns Russia Amid Ukraine Invasion Conflict

The U.S. will be prepared to respond to Russia with harsh punishment if the country invades Ukraine.

A member of staff poses with the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at a vaccination health centre in Cardiff, South Wales' on December 8, 2020

Vaccine Passport Mandates Spark Protests In Europe Cities

Thousands of people gathered over the weekend to protest vaccine passport mandates in Europes.

China's 'zero-Covid' strategy has largely kept infections in check, but new cases were bubbling up in Xi'an

Beijing Will Test The Entire City For COVID Ahead Of Olympics

Beijing adds new Covid-19 measures amid Omicron outbreak. Two million people from Fentai will be tested.

The United Nations says eight member countries have lost their right to vote because of unpaid dues

UN Chief Denounces Air Strike In Yemen

United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres denounced the fatal airstrike that killed dozens of people in Yemen.

US President Joe Biden touts the success of his $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill on the first anniversary of his presidency

Biden's Vaccine Mandate Endures Another Setback

President Joe Biden’s aim to amplify vaccination rates has endured more complications.

China accused the United States of 'creating risks' in the South China Sea after the USS Curtis Wilbur (pictured here in 2018) sailed through disputed waters

Japan's Latest Message To China: The South China Sea Is An Open Sea

China's South China Sea ambitions have pitted Beijing against several neighboring countries.

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan (pictured December 7, 2021) said his visit to Israel had come at a 'critical juncture'

Russia Could Face ‘Consequences’ If Ukraine Is Invaded

White House national security advisor warns Russia could face “severe economic consequences” it tries to invade Ukraine.

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