The head of Russia's paramilitary organisation Wagner Group has published a letter to the White House asking about what crime is his company accused of? This comes after Washington announces new sanctions on the group of Friday.

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The FBI has found six new documents from US President Joe Biden's Delaware residence. This is the third group of classified documents found from the ruling President's residence since November last year.

US: Six new documents found from President Biden's house, DOJ takes them into possession

The United States military carried out a strike in Somalia and killed at least 30 al-Shabaab fighters, said the US Africa Command in a statement&nbsp;on Saturday (January 21). The “collective self-defence strike”, as the US military described it, took place in the central Somalian town of Galcad, on Friday, where the East African nation’s military was engaged in heavy fighting. However, there was no US military present on the ground when the airstrike occurred, said Washington’s defence official.&nbsp; 
 
The operation was about 260 km away from the north of the capital Mogadishu where the Somali forces were attacked by at least 100 al-Shabaab fighters, said the statement. According to the Somali government and the militant group, at least seven soldiers were killed after the al-Shabaab fighters stormed the Somali military base in Galcad, reported Reuters. The US Africa Command, which is the American government’s presence on the continent, also said no civilians were injured or killed due to the remote location at which the strike occurred but three vehicles were destroyed.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, a statement by Somalia’s Information Ministry said their soldiers had killed at least 100 fighters and destroyed five gun-mounted pick-up vehicles known as technicals, said a&nbsp;Reuters report. The militant group has been fighting since 2006 to topple the country’s government. Last year, as a part of the ongoing support by US President Joe Biden’s administration, Washington approved Pentagon’s request to redeploy troops in the region to counter the militant group.&nbsp;

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In the statement, on Saturday, the US military said, “Somalia remains central to stability and security in all of East Africa. US Africa Command’s forces will continue training, advising, and equipping partner forces to help give them the tools they need to defeat al-Shabaab, the largest and most deadly al-Qaeda network in the world”. So far, the US forces have conducted several strikes in Somalia and killed many members of al-Shabaab. The last one took place in December near the Somalian city of Cadale which resulted in the death of at least six al-Shabaab militants.&nbsp;

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The United States military carried out a strike in Somalia and killed at least 30 al-Shabaab fighters, said the US Africa Command in a statement on Saturday (January 21). The “collective self-defence strike”, as the US military described it, took place in the central Somalian town of Galcad, on Friday, where the East African nation’s military was engaged in heavy fighting. However, there was no US military present on the ground when the airstrike occurred, said Washington’s defence official. The operation was about 260 km away from the north of the capital Mogadishu where the Somali forces were attacked by at least 100 al-Shabaab fighters, said the statement. According to the Somali government and the militant group, at least seven soldiers were killed after the al-Shabaab fighters stormed the Somali military base in Galcad, reported Reuters. The US Africa Command, which is the American government’s presence on the continent, also said no civilians were injured or killed due to the remote location at which the strike occurred but three vehicles were destroyed. ALSO READ | Somalia: Eight killed in roadside bombing, Al-Shabaab claims responsibility Meanwhile, a statement by Somalia’s Information Ministry said their soldiers had killed at least 100 fighters and destroyed five gun-mounted pick-up vehicles known as technicals, said a Reuters report. The militant group has been fighting since 2006 to topple the country’s government. Last year, as a part of the ongoing support by US President Joe Biden’s administration, Washington approved Pentagon’s request to redeploy troops in the region to counter the militant group. ALSO READ | Al-Shabaab kill six in raid on Somalia village they recently lost In the statement, on Saturday, the US military said, “Somalia remains central to stability and security in all of East Africa. US Africa Command’s forces will continue training, advising, and equipping partner forces to help give them the tools they need to defeat al-Shabaab, the largest and most deadly al-Qaeda network in the world”. So far, the US forces have conducted several strikes in Somalia and killed many members of al-Shabaab. The last one took place in December near the Somalian city of Cadale which resulted in the death of at least six al-Shabaab militants. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In the most significant of the guard in two years, White House Chief of Staff Ron Klaine is expected to step down in coming weeks. He has been reportedly telling his colleagues in private since November mid-term elections that he is "ready to move on".

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) found additional classified documents during a search of United States President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, on Friday (January 20), said his personal attorney Bob Bauer in a statement late Saturday. According to Bauer, at least six more items including “documents with classification markings and surrounding material” were recovered dating back to the incumbent president’s tenure as a Senator from Delaware between 1973 to 2009.&nbsp;

Other documents were from when he served as the vice president in the Obama administration from 2009 to 2017, said Bauer. This comes after a consensual DOJ search which lasted for at least 12 hours. He added, “DOJ also took for further review personally handwritten notes from the vice-presidential years.”&nbsp;

Biden’s personal attorney also said that the president offered access “to his home to allow DOJ to conduct a search of the entire premises for potential vice-presidential records and potential classified material.” Furthermore, Bauer said that investigators had full access to Biden’s home which included, “personally handwritten notes, files, papers, binders, memorabilia, to-do lists, schedules, and reminders going back decades.”

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Neither the president nor the first lady Jill Biden was present at their Delaware residence during the search which was coordinated by the Justice Department investigators and the president’s personal and White House lawyers, said special counsel to the president, Richard Sauber.&nbsp;

“The President and his team are working swiftly to ensure DOJ and the Special Counsel have what they need to conduct a thorough review,” said Sauber. He added, “Since the beginning, the President has been committed to handling this responsibly because he takes this seriously.” &nbsp;

“DOJ requested that the search not be made public in advance, in accordance with its standard procedures, and we agreed to cooperate,” said Bauer, on Saturday. He added, “As noted in the statement&nbsp;we released on January 14, we have attempted to balance the importance of public transparency where appropriate with the established norms and limitations necessary to protect the investigation’s integrity.”

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This comes after Biden, on Thursday, said that a few documents were “filed in the wrong place”. He added, “We immediately turned them over to the Archives and the Justice Department. We are fully cooperating&nbsp;to getting this resolved quickly, I think you're&nbsp;going to find there’s nothing there. I have no regrets".&nbsp;

Earlier this month, the White House and Biden’s attorneys first acknowledged the claims that they found the classified documents while “packing files housed in a locked closet to prepare to vacate office space” back in November referring to Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement in Washington, DC.

Since then Biden’s residence in Delaware as well as the aforementioned centre which Biden used sometimes as an office space between 2017 and 2020 have been searched multiple times. This also comes days after Attorney General, Merrick Garland, appointed special counsel Robert Hur a former US attorney from Maryland to oversee the DOJ investigation into the incumbent president’s alleged mishandling of the documents.&nbsp;

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) found additional classified documents during a search of United States President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, on Friday (January 20), said his personal attorney Bob Bauer in a statement late Saturday. According to Bauer, at least six more items including “documents with classification markings and surrounding material” were recovered dating back to the incumbent president’s tenure as a Senator from Delaware between 1973 to 2009. Other documents were from when he served as the vice president in the Obama administration from 2009 to 2017, said Bauer. This comes after a consensual DOJ search which lasted for at least 12 hours. He added, “DOJ also took for further review personally handwritten notes from the vice-presidential years.” Biden’s personal attorney also said that the president offered access “to his home to allow DOJ to conduct a search of the entire premises for potential vice-presidential records and potential classified material.” Furthermore, Bauer said that investigators had full access to Biden’s home which included, “personally handwritten notes, files, papers, binders, memorabilia, to-do lists, schedules, and reminders going back decades.” ALSO READ | US President Biden classified documents investigation: What we know so far Neither the president nor the first lady Jill Biden was present at their Delaware residence during the search which was coordinated by the Justice Department investigators and the president’s personal and White House lawyers, said special counsel to the president, Richard Sauber. “The President and his team are working swiftly to ensure DOJ and the Special Counsel have what they need to conduct a thorough review,” said Sauber. He added, “Since the beginning, the President has been committed to handling this responsibly because he takes this seriously.” “DOJ requested that the search not be made public in advance, in accordance with its standard procedures, and we agreed to cooperate,” said Bauer, on Saturday. He added, “As noted in the statement we released on January 14, we have attempted to balance the importance of public transparency where appropriate with the established norms and limitations necessary to protect the investigation’s integrity.” ALSO WATCH | Secret Documents Row: US President Joe Biden downplays uproar over classified documents This comes after Biden, on Thursday, said that a few documents were “filed in the wrong place”. He added, “We immediately turned them over to the Archives and the Justice Department. We are fully cooperating to getting this resolved quickly, I think you're going to find there’s nothing there. I have no regrets". Earlier this month, the White House and Biden’s attorneys first acknowledged the claims that they found the classified documents while “packing files housed in a locked closet to prepare to vacate office space” back in November referring to Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement in Washington, DC. Since then Biden’s residence in Delaware as well as the aforementioned centre which Biden used sometimes as an office space between 2017 and 2020 have been searched multiple times. This also comes days after Attorney General, Merrick Garland, appointed special counsel Robert Hur a former US attorney from Maryland to oversee the DOJ investigation into the incumbent president’s alleged mishandling of the documents. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Wagner group which is helping Russia in the Ukraine war has been designated as an international criminal organisation by the United States of America. US officials said that next set of sanctions against the Wagner group will come into effect from the next week.

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The U.S. has unveiled a plan to help veterans avail free 'suicide help. This comes after a spike in suicide rates among veterans during the pandemic. Molly Gambhir reports.

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The US has pledged hundreds of armoured vehicles, rockets and artillery shells to Ukraine as a part of a new $2.5 billion military assistance package. The package includes - 59 Bradley fighting vehicles, 90 striker armoured personnel carriers, 53 mine ambush protected vehicles and 350 high mobility multi-purpose vehicles.

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The US has hit its borrowing cap of $31.4 trillion and the treasury has now started taking 'extraordinary measures' to prevent a debt default. This comes as the US Congress heads towards a high-stakes clash between Democrats and Republicans over raising the borrowing limit.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet with his American counterpart Joe Biden in Washington on February 10,&nbsp;the US presidency informed AFP on Thursday.&nbsp;Left-leaning former trade unionist Lula, who was sworn in as president of Brazil on January 1 for a third term, will go to Washington, D.C., on February 9 for two days, according to his communications staff.

Lula has stated that he wants to improve strained ties with international governments, including those with the United States, that existed under his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.

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Bolsonaro, who is often referred to as the "Tropical Trump," took 38 days to acknowledge that Biden, a close ally of the former Brazilian president, had defeated Trump in the 2020 presidential race.

On January 9, a day after Bolsonaro supporters invaded Brasilia's government buildings, Biden extended an invitation to Lula to visit the White House.

It was an assault reminiscent of when Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol in Washington two years ago.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet with his American counterpart Joe Biden in Washington on February 10, the US presidency informed AFP on Thursday. Left-leaning former trade unionist Lula, who was sworn in as president of Brazil on January 1 for a third term, will go to Washington, D.C., on February 9 for two days, according to his communications staff. Lula has stated that he wants to improve strained ties with international governments, including those with the United States, that existed under his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro. Also read | Brazil riots: Ex-Bolsonaro minister Anderson Torres arrested Bolsonaro, who is often referred to as the "Tropical Trump," took 38 days to acknowledge that Biden, a close ally of the former Brazilian president, had defeated Trump in the 2020 presidential race. On January 9, a day after Bolsonaro supporters invaded Brasilia's government buildings, Biden extended an invitation to Lula to visit the White House. It was an assault reminiscent of when Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol in Washington two years ago. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Brazil's Lula da Silva to meet Biden on February 10 in Washington

United States has laid out its red lines in front of China, warning Beijing against material and security assistance to Russia who has been in war with Ukraine.

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Former US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley hints that she may run for the White House in 2024. A Fox news interview that aired on Thursday, Haley said that if she runs she will be running against Joe Biden in what seems like a dig at Biden's age.

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Former US President Donald Trump has been asked by a federal judge to pay nearly one million dollars for what's been called a quote-unquote 'frivolous lawsuit' against a former US Secretary of State.

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The US Supreme Court has failed to identify who leaked a draft of its landmark ruling that overturned the 1973 Roe V Wade decision after an eight-month investigation. Watch this report to know more.

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US President Joe Biden has said that he has no regrets about not revealing the discovery of classified documents when they were found at his former personal office, even as the investigation by the Justice Department continues.

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The US has pledged hundreds of armoured vehicles, rockets and artillery shells to Ukraine as a part of a new $2.5 billion military assistance package. There are missiles, heavier guns, tanks and armoured vehicles which are on the way for Ukrainian forces.

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The US has reached its debt limit of $31.4 trillion and there is no majority in the House of Representatives to raise the limit. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her department had begun taking "extraordinary measures" to protect the US from insolvency.

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The United States on Thursday announced a sizable additional delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine as the country's Western backers attempt to strengthen its armoured forces.&nbsp;The package does not include the Western battle tanks that Kyiv had expected, but&nbsp;90 Stryker armoured personnel carriers, 59&nbsp;more Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Avenger air defence systems, and big and small ammunition, according to a Pentagon statement.

"The 59 Bradley IFVs included in this package, together with the 50 Bradleys previously committed on January 6, and the 90 Stryker APCs will provide Ukraine with two brigades of armored capability," it said.

A $3 billion package announced last week contained the first 50 Bradleys.

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With the exception of Britain, the United States and other nations have given Ukraine many significant contributions of armoured vehicles but have not committed to providing&nbsp;the country with any contemporary Western tanks.

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The United States on Thursday announced a sizable additional delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine as the country's Western backers attempt to strengthen its armoured forces.

The United States on Thursday announced a sizable additional delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine as the country's Western backers attempt to strengthen its armoured forces. The package does not include the Western battle tanks that Kyiv had expected, but 90 Stryker armoured personnel carriers, 59 more Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Avenger air defence systems, and big and small ammunition, according to a Pentagon statement. "The 59 Bradley IFVs included in this package, together with the 50 Bradleys previously committed on January 6, and the 90 Stryker APCs will provide Ukraine with two brigades of armored capability," it said. A $3 billion package announced last week contained the first 50 Bradleys. Also watch | WION Fineprint | Kyiv intensifies pressure on allies to provide more weapons With the exception of Britain, the United States and other nations have given Ukraine many significant contributions of armoured vehicles but have not committed to providing the country with any contemporary Western tanks. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US declares $2.5 billion in additional weapons and munitions to Ukraine

Opening the meeting at the Ramstein military base in Germany, U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin called on allies to "dig deeper" in their support for Ukraine, as pressure piled up on Berlin to provide tanks to Kyiv.

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The US has hit its borrowing limit, also known as the debt ceiling, fueling fears of putting global markets in instability and setting off a budgetary battle in Congress. The looming debt ceiling crisis unsettles investors, as any default will have a major impact on the international financial markets.

So, what exactly is the debt ceiling, or borrowing cap, and why is it such a big deal?

<h2>What is a debt ceiling?</h2>

The debt ceiling determines how much money the US government can borrow for its expenses. After the borrowing cap is reached, the Treasury Department is not permitted to raise money for the government by issuing further bills, bonds, or notes. In this situation, the only source of funding for the country is tax revenues. Currently, the cap on the US government borrowing equates to around 120 per cent of the nation's yearly economic output.

<h2>Where is the borrowed money used?</h2>

US Congress determines the borrowing limit presently set at $31.4 trillion. The Federal government uses borrowed money to help pay for costs included in its budgets, such as social security and Medicare payouts and the salaries of US military and government workers.

<h2>How long can the US government survive?</h2>

Janet Yellen, the US Treasury Secretary, stated last week that the government could only pay its payments through early June if the debt ceiling is not increased. Yellen said that "extraordinary measures" are now being used to stop the United States from going into default on its financial expenses. However, Yellen's estimate for the "drop-dead date" is earlier than some experts had predicted for the US to exhaust its borrowing limit.

Indeed, many experts believe the US could reach its debt ceiling in the third or fourth quarter. According to Jonathan Cohn, Head of Rates Trading Strategy at Credit Suisse in New York, the debt ceiling may be hit between September and early November. Goldman Sachs expects the US government to run out of money anytime between August and October.

<h2>Can the US then raise the debt ceiling?</h2>

The borrowing cap has to be raised, so the US government continues to make its payments due and prevent a default. The political situation, though, is not favourable. Republicans run the House of Representatives, while Democrats have a majority in the Senate. Congress is reluctant to raise the debt ceiling because it might provide Republicans with leverage when negotiating spending cuts.

<h2>Democrats vs Republicans:</h2>

In a conversation with Fox News, newly appointed US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said one could not just keep increasing the debt ceiling. "Let's sit down and change our behaviour for the good of America. Because what we're going to do is bankrupt this country and these entitlements if we don't change their behaviour today." On the contrary, White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, said the administration would not be negotiating. If the debt ceiling is to be raised, it should be done without any conditions.

<h2>What if the debt ceiling is not raised?</h2>

If the US government cannot borrow more money, it will put existing Federal programs at risk. Investors will get jittery if the verbal battle is not resolved and no further action is taken to address the situation. The US dollar may also lose its global appeal if the Federal government defaults on its loan and interest payments. That, in turn, would weaken the greenback, hurt US financial markets and weigh on the economy, including job losses and activity gloom.

<h2>2011 political deadlock over the debt ceiling:</h2>

The United States was on the verge of default in 2011 due to political deadlock in Washington over the debt ceiling. That crashed US stocks and cost the nation its top-tier AAA credit rating from Standard &amp; Poor. According to a research report from Goldman Sachs, the S&amp;P 500 plummeted 15 per cent during the 2011 crisis, while the stock of those firms with the highest sales exposure to US federal spending fell by a quarter.

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The US has hit its borrowing limit, also known as the debt ceiling, fueling fears of putting global markets in instability and setting off a budgetary battle in Congress.

The US has hit its borrowing limit, also known as the debt ceiling, fueling fears of putting global markets in instability and setting off a budgetary battle in Congress. The looming debt ceiling crisis unsettles investors, as any default will have a major impact on the international financial markets. So, what exactly is the debt ceiling, or borrowing cap, and why is it such a big deal? What is a debt ceiling? The debt ceiling determines how much money the US government can borrow for its expenses. After the borrowing cap is reached, the Treasury Department is not permitted to raise money for the government by issuing further bills, bonds, or notes. In this situation, the only source of funding for the country is tax revenues. Currently, the cap on the US government borrowing equates to around 120 per cent of the nation's yearly economic output. Where is the borrowed money used? US Congress determines the borrowing limit presently set at $31.4 trillion. The Federal government uses borrowed money to help pay for costs included in its budgets, such as social security and Medicare payouts and the salaries of US military and government workers. How long can the US government survive? Janet Yellen, the US Treasury Secretary, stated last week that the government could only pay its payments through early June if the debt ceiling is not increased. Yellen said that "extraordinary measures" are now being used to stop the United States from going into default on its financial expenses. However, Yellen's estimate for the "drop-dead date" is earlier than some experts had predicted for the US to exhaust its borrowing limit. Indeed, many experts believe the US could reach its debt ceiling in the third or fourth quarter. According to Jonathan Cohn, Head of Rates Trading Strategy at Credit Suisse in New York, the debt ceiling may be hit between September and early November. Goldman Sachs expects the US government to run out of money anytime between August and October. Can the US then raise the debt ceiling? The borrowing cap has to be raised, so the US government continues to make its payments due and prevent a default. The political situation, though, is not favourable. Republicans run the House of Representatives, while Democrats have a majority in the Senate. Congress is reluctant to raise the debt ceiling because it might provide Republicans with leverage when negotiating spending cuts. Democrats vs Republicans: In a conversation with Fox News, newly appointed US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said one could not just keep increasing the debt ceiling. "Let's sit down and change our behaviour for the good of America. Because what we're going to do is bankrupt this country and these entitlements if we don't change their behaviour today." On the contrary, White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, said the administration would not be negotiating. If the debt ceiling is to be raised, it should be done without any conditions. What if the debt ceiling is not raised? If the US government cannot borrow more money, it will put existing Federal programs at risk. Investors will get jittery if the verbal battle is not resolved and no further action is taken to address the situation. The US dollar may also lose its global appeal if the Federal government defaults on its loan and interest payments. That, in turn, would weaken the greenback, hurt US financial markets and weigh on the economy, including job losses and activity gloom. 2011 political deadlock over the debt ceiling: The United States was on the verge of default in 2011 due to political deadlock in Washington over the debt ceiling. That crashed US stocks and cost the nation its top-tier AAA credit rating from Standard & Poor. According to a research report from Goldman Sachs, the S&P 500 plummeted 15 per cent during the 2011 crisis, while the stock of those firms with the highest sales exposure to US federal spending fell by a quarter.

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After thousands of flights were delayed in the United States, the preliminary review of the Federal Aviation Administration, they found that the contract personnel unintentionally deleted the files disrupting a key computer system.

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US production and retail sales have plunged and this has added to fears that the world's largest economy may already be in recession and these risks have knocked the global financial markets Wall Street stocks took a bit of a beating after weak economic data.

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Some of the former president Trump's most outspoken defenders will sit on the House's main investigative committee, underscoring their high-profile roles in the new Republican majority.

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The United States and Turkey have a very complex relationship both are NATO allies and Turkey is of strategic importance to Washington. But, they have disagreements on different issues including Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Mounting a comeback to the White House, Donald Trump is reportedly looking to resurrect his social media account including Twitter and Facebook to reach his followers.

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China's mission in Sri Lanka has hit out at the United States as the embassy Washington's envoy to Colombo Julie J. Chung calling her "a hypocrite" for her recent comments.

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