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UNGA 76: Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala, top politicians canvass global COVID-19 vaccine equity

US files out $600,000 to boosts negotiating capacities of developing countries Industry watchers tongue-tied, classifying Nigeria as DC or LDC

The United States has doled out $600,000 (close to CHF 550,000) in 2021 to help developing countries (DC) and least-developed countries (LDCs) to learn and play...

US seizes dozens of Iranian-run sites ‘disguised as news organizations’

World News3 years ago

US seizes dozens of Iranian-run sites ‘disguised as news organizations’

Justice Department: “Components” of the Iranian government used the sites to target the United States with “disinformation campaigns and malign influence operations.” The United States has...

My family fled Soviet anti-Semitism, never expecting to encounter it in the US

World News3 years ago

My family fled Soviet anti-Semitism, never expecting to encounter it in the US

The last few weeks must become a unifying clarion call for all Americans—Jews and non-Jews alike—to keep Jew-hatred incompatible with the American way of life. For...

MSC MESSINA: More than one life feared lost, in Container vessel fire

Maritime4 years ago

Israeli-owned ship in Gulf hit by explosion amid Mideast tensions

An Israeli-owned cargo ship was hit by an explosion while sailing in the Gulf of Oman on Friday amid escalating tensions between the United States and...

Israel approves $9 billion purchase of advanced aircraft, weapons from US

World News4 years ago

Israel approves $9 billion purchase of advanced aircraft, weapons from US

The deal, first reported by Israel’s Channel 12, includes the purchase of F-35 and F-16 fighter jets, SH53K helicopters, refueling planes, advanced weaponry and the Eitan, a...

World News4 years ago

Obama’s third term

Some people are fretting that U.S. President Joe Biden has not yet picked up the phone to call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They worry that...

Washington says it’s ready to engage on WTO reform

World News4 years ago

Washington says it’s ready to engage on WTO reform

The United States is committed to “positive, constructive and active engagement’’ with all members of the World Trade Organisation on reforming the body. The country is...

Oil prices ease on surprise build in U.S. inventory, demand worries

Economy4 years ago

Oil prices ease on surprise build in U.S. inventory, demand worries

Oil prices dropped on Wednesday on a surprise gain in crude oil inventories in the United States and as investors continued to worry about demand for...

Rivlin, Netanyahu congratulate Biden on election win, thank Trump

World News4 years ago

Rivlin, Netanyahu congratulate Biden on election win, thank Trump

Israel’s president and prime minister on Sunday congratulated Joe Biden on his election as the 46th president of the United States and conveyed messages of gratitude...

Foreign News4 years ago

PDP congratulates U.S. President-Elect, Joe Biden, stressing need to strengthen institutions

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the United States President-elect, Joe Biden, on his successful election as the 46th President of the United States. The...