As Western countries fear Russian incursion in Ukraine, the United States President Joe Biden has clarified his comments that he delivered in this context as he suggested that the allies were split over how to react to any potential "minor incursion" from Russia.

Joe Biden clarifies over Russia remark; Ukraine says there are no 'minor incursions' and small nations

The West led by the United States is scrambling to beef up its military preparations, fears are mounting that an invasion of Ukraine is imminent but Russia's state TV wants Russian citizens to think otherwise. It's focusing on issues like Omicron cases or the Beijing Olympics.

Russian TV plays down escalating crisis, blames western 'panic' for tensions in Ukraine

Reports indicate that the State Department is preparing to approve the departure of American diplomats and their families from China. Apparently, this is due to the inability of the US government to prevent Chinese authorities from enacting intrusive pandemic control measures, subjecting the Americans to them.

Ahead of Winter Olympics, over 25% of US diplomats may leave China. Find out why

US financial contributions to the World Health Organization (WHO) have fallen by 25 per cent during the coronavirus pandemic, provisional data show, with Washington's future support to the United Nations agency under review.

US funding to WHO fell by 25% during the pandemic: Report

In a suspected human smuggling venture in the United States, a boat capsized off the coast of Florida. The United States coast guard has launched a search for 39 people who've been reported missing. The coast guard in Miami received a report from the savior of a rescued stated that he was clinging to a capsized vessel.

United States: 39 people missing after boat capsized, suspected case of human smuggling

North Korea conducted its fifth weapons test of the year on Tuesday, firing two suspected cruise missiles. Pyongyang has been showing its military might while refusing US offers of talks, leading to increased tensions and fresh sanctions against the North Korean regime.

North Korea fires two suspected cruise missiles, Seoul says

For the first time Iran has told the United States that it is ready for direct negotiations on the nuclear deal. This could be possible turning point in efforts to salvage the 2015 nuclear accord.

Iran, United States ready for direct nuclear talks

French far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour has said that the United States is working to ''divide'' Europe. Speaking as part of an interview with the France 5 television channel he said Paris should stop “being a tool of the United States.

France: Presidential candidate Eric Zemmour says US is working to 'divide' Europe

North Korea began the new year by convening a meeting for the ruling Workers’ Party during which very little was said about the United States. That ominous silence didn’t last long.

Why is North Korea suddenly launching so many missiles?

Will Iran seek 'good deal with guarantees' from Nuclear talks with United States?

The United States has ordered family members of its embassy staff in Ukraine to leave the country, the decision comes due to the ongoing threat of Russia's military action. Other US nationals in Ukraine have also been advised to leave, the US has also advised its citizens against traveling to Russia.

United States orders departure of its diplomats' families from Kyiv amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

The United States has ordered the family members of its embassy staff in Ukraine to leave the country. The decision comes due to the ongoing threat of Russia's military action.

United States orders kin of embassy staff in Ukraine to leave the country

The US Justice Department charged four Belarus officials with air piracy Thursday for last year's forced diversion of a Ryanair flight in order to arrest a dissident on board.

US charges Belarus officials with air piracy over Ryanair flight diversion

Ivanka Trump, daughter of the former US President Donald Trump has been asked to cooperate in the 2021 US Capitol assault investigation by the lawmakers with their inquiry.

How is Ivanka Trump involved in US Capitol assault probe? Panel asks her to cooperate

The lawmakers investigating the 2021 US capitol assault have intensified attempts to try and seek testimonies from the former US president Donald Trump's inner circle. The panel that is investigating into the deadly 6th of January rights has requested for an interview with Ivanka Trump.

US panel probing Capitol riots seeks interview with Ivanka Trump

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: US President Joe Biden has clarified his comments after he suggested that the allies were split over how to react to any potential "minor incursion" from Russia in Ukraine.

Morning news brief: Biden clarifies Russia remark, UN sanctions on North Koreans blocked and more

The Senate has only three Black members, a paltry number that is unrepresentative of the country, so when the chamber took up a voting rights bill this week aimed at preventing the disenfranchisement of voters of color, Sens.

'I will not sit quietly': 3 Black senators in spotlight on voting rights

A news reporter based in the United States grabbed attention when she finished the reporting despite being suddenly struck by a car during a live shot. Immediately after the scary hit, the reporter named Tori Yorgey for NBC affiliate WSAZ of Huntington, West Virginia stood up and finished the reporting.

Video: TV reporter struck by car during live broadcast, gets up, finishes job

US has now charged four Belarusian officials with aircraft piracy, this is in response to last year's diversion of the Ryanair flight. Belarus was widely criticized last year for diverting the passenger flight to Minsk to arrest opposition journalist Roman Protasevich. Four officials who had been charged are the Director general and deputy Director General of Belarus's state air navigation authority.

United States charges four Belarus officials with aircraft piracy

After a series of missile tests, North Korea on Thursday (January 20) has hinted that it could resume nuclear and long-range ballistic missile tests. The state-run media reported that the North Korea top officials led by Kim Jong Un said the country was preparing for a "long-term confrontation" with the United States.

North Korea slams 'hostile policy' of US, hints it may resume nuclear, long-range missile tests

North Korea has hinted at resuming its nuclear and long-range ballistic missile tests. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un presided over a meeting at the party central committee's political bureau. The meeting also prepared for a long-term confrontation with the United States.

North Korea hints at resuming nuclear and long-range ballistic missile tests

Russia has positioned its troops in the ex-soviet territory and its long-time ally Belarus. The two nations are all set to hold military drills next month, this development has made the United States more nervous. The US is worried that the arrival of Russian troops in Belarus for exercises could lead to a permanent presence moreover it might also introduce nuclear weapons into the country.

Russia, Belarus to hold joint military drill, United States raises concerns over move

The United States condemned the drone attack on Abu Dhabi on Monday (January 17) that left at least three people dead, including two Indians. After the drone attack which triggered a fuel tank blast, Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility and warned civilians and foreign firms in the UAE to avoid "vital installations".

US and UK condemn Yemeni drone attack on Abu Dhabi that killed 3, including Indians

The United States is using platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp to help the agencies spy on users in secret, Forbes reported citing newly-unsealed court documents show.

Did US government agencies ask WhatsApp to help agencies spy on users in secret?

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