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World Bank plans $6 billion of financial support for Egypt
The World Bank is planning to give Egypt more than $6 billion in financial assistance over the next three years to help it meet its development priorities, the Washington-based lender has announced
"Over the coming three years, the World Bank Group intends to provide more than $6 billion of support to Egypt," the development lender said in a statement.
Blinken says US stands by 'ironclad' commitments to defend Philippines
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the United States stands by its "ironclad" commitments to defend longtime ally the Philippines against armed attack in the South China Sea.
Biden summons Israeli team in bid to avoid Rafah assault
U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to send a team to Washington to discuss how to avoid an all-out assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Three allies, two envoys, one conclusion
Turkey and Hungary are both difficult allies of the United States. Both held up NATO's enlargement just when Washington needed the greatest possible coalition against Russia and maximum support for Ukraine. The leaders of both countries have good relations with Vladimir Putin.
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N Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Monday in what analysts said was a calculated move to grab attention as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits South Korea for talks.
Trump hails election as 'most important date' in US history
Donald Trump told a rally in Ohio on Saturday that November's presidential election will be the "most important date" in U.S. history, painting his campaign for the White House as a turning point for the country.
Niger breaks off military cooperation with US: govt
Niger's government announced on Saturday that it was breaking off "with immediate effect" its military cooperation agreement with the United States.
The declaration came just a day after a senior U.S. delegation left Niger, following a three-day visit to renew contact with the military junta that ousted the president and moved closer to Russia.
Blinken says US working to 'bridge remaining gaps' on Hamas-Israel deal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that Washington was working "intensively" with its partners "to bridge the remaining gaps" for a deal to free hostages held by Hamas and secure a ceasefire in Gaza.
Russian Drone Attack Hits West Ukrainian Town Vinnytsia
A Russian drone attack has struck the western Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia, claiming at least one victim and leaving three others injured, according to a report by Reuters. The head of the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration, Sergiy Borzov, provided this information.
House passes TikTok ban bill as eyes turn to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would force TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent company or be banned in the United States.