Biden, GOP meet to avert government default as the spectre of raising economic chaos looms large

Biden, GOP meet to avert government default as the spectre of raising economic chaos looms large

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged the “very big gap” between Democrats and Republicans in an interview Monday with CNBC. Biden, she said, was not willing to discuss compromises with “a gun to the head of the American people and the American economy.”

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As Russia launched drone, missile and air strikes on Ukrainian capital, G7 nations condemned Moscow’s nuclear threat

As Russia launched drone, missile and air strikes on Ukrainian capital, G7 nations condemned Moscow’s nuclear threat

Nuclear tension has surged since the start of the conflict with Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly warned that Russia is ready to use its nuclear arsenal, if necessary, to defend its “territorial integrity.”

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Cricket hero and ex-PM Imran Khan who alleges military assassinated Pakistani journalist in Kenya arrested

Cricket hero and ex-PM Imran Khan who alleges military assassinated Pakistani journalist in Kenya arrested

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah told reporters that Khan had been arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) after he did not appear “despite notices”.
He said the charges against Khan were that he and his wife had received land worth up to 7 billion rupees ($24.70 million) from a land developer that had been charged with money laundering by British authorities.

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