Morning news brief: US-Taiwan deal, Chinese study over easing curbs, and more
Morning brief
To get your day started, here are some stories.
US President Joe Biden has said that no Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades Ukraine.US has also approved $100 million support deal with Taiwanto boost defences.
You can also read about a Chinese study saying easing curbs in Covid zero areas will cause two million deaths.
'Find compromises': No Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades Ukraine, says Biden
Amid tensions with Russia, US President Joe Biden said that "if Russia invades then there will be no longer a Nord Stream 2."
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From Qatar to Bahrain: US military bases Iran could attack in case of war
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Pot of gold buried 900 years ago unearthed in a Karnataka village. Now there is a fuss over who owns it
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Iran protests: Erfan Soltani could be publicly hanged after just '10 minutes' with his family, as Trump issues stern warning
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‘1.4 million to one’: How US dollar triggered Iran’s biggest revolution since 1979
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10-second 'death cry' that took 13 billion years to reach Earth
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From superpowers to supercarriers: The 5 most powerful warships at sea in 2026
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Where does Iran stand in the military race? Top 7 Middle East armed forces
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Why Al Udeid Air Base matters now: US deploys F-35s, bombers and tankers amid rising Iran tensions
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State Department freezes immigrant visas from 75 countries from January 21. See the complete list here
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US vs Iran: Whose navy holds the edge if war breaks out? Naval power compared
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'We choose Denmark’: Greenland rejects Trump’s takeover push, US president quips 'who is he'
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Can US military control Greenland legally? Understanding the 1951 treaty
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Did Russia’s 'disastrous consequences' threat stop Trump from helping Iran despite MIGA message?
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6 satellites of Indian startups doomed in ISRO PSLV failure. Were they insured?
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To boost defences, US approves $100 million support deal with Taiwan
To boost Taiwan’s defences against an increasingly aggressive China, the Biden administration has approved a $100 million support contract with the government of the island. It includes the sale of equipment and services.
China study says easing curbs in Covid zero areas will cause 2 million deaths
According to Chinese researchers if normal mobility is allowed in "COVID-zero" regions then the country could witness nearly 2 million deaths in a year.
Schools open in Vietnam, more to open by middle of month
Vietnam opened most of its schools on Monday (February 7) to welcome 17 million students across the country. Country's health ministry announced plans to start vaccinating children five-years and older against Covid. Most of the Covid curbs in the country were lifted in October but almost all students were taking online classes since last year.