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Here’s a possible rewrite: “Biden pledges to approve Republican-supported disapproval of criminal code revision, prompting accusations of betrayal towards D.C.”

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Here’s a possible rewrite: On Thursday, President Joe Biden declared his intention to endorse a Republican-backed resolution that would invalidate the recent overhaul of D.C.’s local criminal code. Despite being an advocate for D.C. statehood and home-rule, the president’s tweet showcased a contradictory stance: he supports some changes made by the D.C. Council but not … Read more

According to a report, in an effort to deter Chinese aggression, House Speaker McCarthy will meet with Taiwan’s president in the United States.

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Last August, during her visit to Taiwan, former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi conveyed a resolute message to China, affirming that the United States would support the island nation’s democracy and sovereignty. Kevin McCarthy, the newly elected US House Speaker and a California Republican, seems to not go down the same road as Financial Times … Read more

After three years of restrictions, China has now lifted its border restrictions and opened its doors to tourists.

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Starting March 15, 2023, China’s foreign embassies will once again begin issuing different categories of visas to foreign nationals. From March 15, 2023, China will completely lift its pandemic-related restrictions and welcome tourists back into the country after a gap of three years. The Department of Consular Affairs of the Foreign Ministry in Beijing announced … Read more

If US officials do not approve the proposal, TikTok is considering separating from its parent company ByteDance.

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TikTok, the well-known video-sharing platform, is apparently contemplating breaking away from its parent company ByteDance. According to Bloomberg, the potential separation is prompted by concerns raised by the US regarding the app and its purported national security threats. According to insiders, the news outlet states that a “divestment” is seen as a final option and … Read more

A recent study has revealed that the site of the Ohio train derailment is contaminated with toxins that are known to cause cancer.

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Newly released data has revealed that the levels of cancer-causing toxins at the site of a train derailment in an Ohio town in the United States are significantly above the safe limit. According to The Guardian, a former head of the US National Toxicology Program and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scientist, Linda Birnbaum, has … Read more

As of the latest updates on the Ukraine war, an arrest warrant has been issued while Russian President Putin made a surprise trip to Crimea.

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Allegations have been made against Vladimir Putin for carrying out the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. On the anniversary of the Kremlin’s annexation of Crimea, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a surprise visit to a children’s center in the region. During his visit on Saturday, he stopped by an art school and interacted … Read more

The UK government has prohibited its ministers from using the Chinese-owned app TikTok on their official mobile devices due to security concerns.

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The UK government has prohibited its ministers from using the Chinese-owned app TikTok on their official mobile devices due to security concerns. On security grounds, the use of the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok has been prohibited on work phones and devices by British government ministers. The government’s concern is that the Chinese government could … Read more

“Ballistic missile launched by North Korea just hours prior to the South Korea-Japan summit.”

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“South Korea’s military reported on Thursday that North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea located between the Korean peninsula and Japan. The incident occurred just hours before the scheduled rare summit in Tokyo, which South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to attend.” “Throughout this week, North Korea has been conducting daily … Read more