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Biden is withdrawing Trump’s order of banning We Chat-TikTok

by News Hour Correspondent - Jun 9, 2021

U.S. President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to lift the Trump-era ban on some Chinese apps, including TikTok and WeChat. Also, he instructed the Ministry of Commerce to investigate if these...
President of Ukraine invited to the White House by POTUS

by News Hour Correspondent - Jun 8, 2021

President Joe Biden on Monday reaffirmed US support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and invited President Vladimir Zelinsky to the White House. Biden spoke in support of the US Alliance but said that maintaining...
US vice president arrives in Guatemala to bring message of ‘hope’

by News Hour Correspondent - Jun 7, 2021

US Vice President Kamala Harris landed in Guatemala Sunday, bringing a message of “hope” to an area struck by Covid-19, which is the source of most undocumented migrants seeking entry to the United...
US to give 80 mn vaccine doses to priority nations, 75% via Covax

by News Hour Correspondent - Jun 4, 2021

President Joe Biden outlined his plan Thursday for the first of 80 million coronavirus vaccine doses that the US will distribute globally before July, with 75 percent of shots disbursed via the Covax...
Children tell of neglect, filth and fear in US asylum camps

by News Hour Correspondent - May 24, 2021

The US has a vast system of detention sites scattered across the country, holding more than 20,000 migrant children. In a special investigation, the BBC has uncovered allegations of cold temperatures, sickness, neglect,...
US says unclear Iran ready for nuclear pact return

by News Hour Correspondent - May 24, 2021

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that it remains unclear whether Iran is “ready and willing” to take the necessary steps to return to compliance with the multination nuclear agreement. Speaking...
The United States is providing USD 730 million worth of weapons to Israel

by News Hour Correspondent - May 17, 2021

On May 5, the United States approved the sale of USD 730 million worth of weapons to Israel. The Washington Post quoted the US Congress as saying on Monday (May 16th). The United...
Renewal of US-Greece military pact, Turkey at risk

by News Hour Correspondent - May 16, 2021

Greece is increasing its military capabilities amid ongoing tensions with Turkey over its eastern Mediterranean sea border. They may renew their bilateral military cooperation agreement with the United States this summer. Greek Defense...
Amazon to hire 75,000 workers across the US and Canada

by News Hour Correspondent - May 14, 2021

Online retail giant Amazon has said it is hiring 75,000 workers across the US and Canada to meet growing demand as the pandemic continues. The new jobs offered across transport and its warehouses...
Iran besieges US ship, fires 30 rounds

by News Hour Correspondent - May 11, 2021

As the US siege of the Strait of Hormuz began, 30 shots were fired at the Iranian navy. The two countries met for the second time in less than a month. A Pentagon...