Big week for US-Mexico ties going into North American summit
It’s been a big week for U.S.-Mexico relations, and that was even before President Joe Biden becomes the first U.S. leader to visit Mexico in nearly a decade
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WhatsApp to allow people to connect to app even during internet shutdowns
The messaging platform is to begin allowing users to connect to the app using proxy servers
Clash over tax cuts coming in Kansas; abortion foes unsure
Kansas’ recently reelected Democratic governor and Republican lawmakers are headed for a clash over how their financially flush state should cut taxes as the Legislature prepares to open its annual session
Japanese PM’s Canada visit could highlight liquefied natural gas needs. Here’s why
Japan will be the Asian head of government to visit Canada since Ottawa launched its Indo-Pacific strategy last November as Tokyo pushes away from a reliance on China and Russia.
Families of Flight PS752 victims continue to seek justice as 3rd anniversary nears
Most of the passengers on Flight PS752 were bound for Canada via Ukraine, including 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents.
Iran hangs two men accused of killing security official during protests
Iranian authorities have executed four men since the beginning of the protests
Somalia claims al-Shabab extremists seek talks for 1st time
Somalia’s government claims that the al-Shabab extremist group has for the first time asked to open negotiations amid a military offensive the government has described as “total war.”.
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UK leader calls crisis meeting over struggling health system
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is gathering government ministers, medics and health service managers in 10 Downing St. for talks aimed at fixing a health care crisis that has seen thousands of patients stranded outside overflowing hospitals
Analysis: US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s dream job could become nightmare
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s dream job could become nightmare