Trump pledges to lift Syria sanctions as he seals $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit
The US president gets a “lavender-carpet” reception on a whirlwind visit of Gulf countries mainly focused on shoring up investment.
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Uruguay’s José Mujica, world’s ‘poorest president’, dies
The former guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 earned his nickname because of his modest lifestyle.
Uruguay’s José Mujica, world’s ‘poorest president’, dies – BBC
Uruguay’s José Mujica, world’s ‘poorest president’, dies BBCJosé Mujica, Leftist President of Uruguay Known for Humility, Dies at 89 The New York TimesUruguay’s Jose Mujica, a president famed for sparse living, dead at 89 &nb…
Uruguay’s José Mujica, world’s ‘poorest president’, dies
The former guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 earned his nickname because of his modest lifestyle.
WA warns of new measles case; person visited Seattle-area restaurants, gyms
These are the places in and around Seattle, Snohomish County and the Eastside where you could have been exposed to measles, as well as the airport.
Senate confirms Troy Meink, former air crewman and space expert, as the new Air Force secretary
The Senate has easily confirmed Troy Meink as the secretary of the Air Force, putting a former tanker aircraft navigator and space expert in charge of the service.
Sources: TikTok has been working on a new feature that will allow US users to share photos over DMs inside the app and also plans to introduce voice messaging (The Information)
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Sources: TikTok has been working on a new feature that will allow US users to share photos over DMs inside the app and also plans to introduce voice messaging — TikTok has been working on a new feature that will all…
The deadly cost of eating disorders: How insurance providers delay, restrict and deny care
Eating disorders claim, on average, 10,200 lives a year. But patients and their families say it’s extremely difficult to get insurance coverage for care.
Strong 6.1 earthquake strikes off Greek island of Kasos, eastern Mediterranean
A significant 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kasos, Greece, early Wednesday, sending tremors across the eastern Mediterranean. The quake, centered near Kasos and Crete, was felt on several Greek islands, as well as in Israel and Egypt.
Meta Threatens To Pull Facebook And Instagram Out Of Nigeria Over $290 Million Fine
According to Rest of the World, a major confrontation between Meta and the local authorities in Nigeria is currently taking place: “Local authorities have fined Meta $290 million for regulatory breaches, prompting the social media giant to threaten pul…