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U.S. Calls on North Korea to Halt ‘Unlawful and Destabilizing’ Missile Launches
North Korea’s missile launches on Monday came on top of two other launches, on Jan. 10 and Jan. 5, with which Pyongyang reportedly tested advanced hypersonic missiles.
Beijing Eyes International Mail in Probe of First Omicron Case
Beijing's first reported omicron case comes just weeks ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, which are scheduled to start on Feb. 4.
United Airlines Warns 5G Plan Would Impact 1.25 mln Passengers A Year
U.S. airlines warn 5G interference could compromise key safety systems and result in suspended passenger and cargo flights.
Oil Rises to More Than 7-Year High on Mideast Tensions
The "new geopolitical tension added to ongoing signs of tightness across the market," ANZ Research analyst said in a note.
U.S. Senators Promise Solidarity and Weapons for Ukraine in Warning to Putin
The United States has been Ukraine's most powerful backer in its standoff with Moscow after Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the outbreak of the war in eastern Ukraine.
Iranian Supreme Leader’s Niece ‘Arrested’ After Praising Ex-Royalty
Moradkhani, a daughter of Khamenei's sister, is known in Iran for her activism against the death penalty and for civil freedoms in the country.
U.S.-Iranian Citizen Accused of Sending U.S. Technology to Iran
According to officials, the man allegedly used two companies as fronts to procure items from multiple U.S. companies, including one in Massachusetts.
Iran Says Time for U.S. To Make ‘Political Decisions’ in Nuclear Talks
Tehran calls on Washington to ‘announce its decisions on removing sanctions and the remaining issues,’ predicting this will result in a ‘lasting, reliable agreement’
UAE Asks U.S. To Reinstate Houthi Terrorist Designation After Attack
Since the attacks, Emirati officials held talks with several of their regional allies and with the Biden administration regarding next steps.
U.S. Condemns Deadly Houthi Attack on Abu Dhabi; UAE Reserves Right to Respond
UAE-backed Yemeni forces battle Houthis in key regions