United States Set to Hold Democracy Summit
This second edition of the forum on 29-30 March takes place against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Leaders from around the world, including from several African countries, will ...
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Ethiopia: Blinken Presses for Regional Reconciliation, Offers Aid On Visit
On the latest trip by a senior US official to Africa as China and Russia makes inroads on the continent, Blinken offered $331 million in new humanitarian aid but stopped ...
Ethiopia: Addis Ababa’s Top Offcials Host U.S. Secretary of State
The US top diplomat who's set to visit 2 countries on the continent; will first meet with Ethiopian federal officials and Tigrayan representatives in Addis Ababa. He'll discuss the implementation ...
US Shoots Down Chinese “spy” Balloon Detected Over its Territory
US military forces shot down over the sea what the Pentagon described as a Chinese spy balloon that flew over US territory this week. The US Defence Department confirmed that ...
China Says it Regrets “Accidental” Balloon Overflight, Blinken Cancels Trip to Beijing
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a diplomatic visit to China after a high-altitude Chinese balloon was spotted over the US. Blinken's abrupt decision on Friday came just hours ...
US Suspend Somali Officials from Travelling
The United States on Tuesday announced visa restrictions against current or former Somali officials and others accused of undermining the democratic process in Somalia from travelling to the United States. ...
World: US pledges to cover Russia’s gas supply to Europe
If the Russian supply of natural gas to the rest of Europe is cut off due to an escalation in Ukraine, America is fully committed to making up the shortfall ...
Int´l: China’s new ambassador to the US, pledged to work to get bilateral relations back on track
China's new ambassador to the United States, who arrived in the country Wednesday, pledged to work to get bilateral relations back on track amid a period fraught with tension. "Looking ...
US dollar share of global reserves sinks to lowest since 1995 – IMF
The greenback’s share of global FX reserves slipped to 59% in the fourth quarter, from 60.5% in the third, declining for three straight quarters. In 1995, the US currency’s share ...
Global banks bracing for losses amid US hedge fund collapse
The sudden liquidation of the New York-based billionaire Bill Hwang’s Archegos Capital Management ignited a fire sale of more than $20 billion in assets that has left some of the ...
