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‘Yes’: Biden says US would defend Taiwan against China
Comments prompt swift White House clarification after seeming to suggest change to policy of ‘strategic ambiguity’.
NATO agrees new plan to deter Russian attacks
Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says NATO agreed a $1bn fund to provide seed financing to develop new tech.
Libyan PM, foreign powers back landmark election in December
Elections have been viewed as a key step in ending a decade of violence and instability in Libya.
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Canada launches proof-of-vaccination system for travel
The standardized certificate will have a QR code for scanning at airports, train stations and other entry points.
‘No country will be spared’ impact of climate change: US gov’t
Reports by US White House, defence and intelligence agencies say climate change likely to increase global instability.
US to launch Amazon-wide pact to reduce deforestation: Blinken
During visit to Colombia, Blinken announces initiative that will include financial support for protected areas.
UN sets up trust fund for Afghanistan amid cash shortages
UNDP says special fund aims to inject liquidity into Afghan households as the country suffers ‘economic implosion’.
US Fed bans officials from buying stocks after ethics scandal
The scandal recently led to the departure of two regional presidents and diminished confidence in the US central bank.
