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US fighter Jet mistakenly shot down in Red Sea

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2024 0

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet was mistakenly shot down over the Red Sea by the USS Gettysburg, injuring one crew. A statement from US Central Command described the incident as a “friendly fire,” saying the two crew members ejected safely, with one sustaining minor injuries. “The guided missile

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US assures Israel of support

Ihesiulo Grace 12 October 2023 0

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Thursday assured Israel of the support of the United States of America. Blinken stated this during the meeting with Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, as war rages between Israel and Hamas. He said, “You may be strong enough on your own to defend yourself. But as long as […]

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US fails to get Middle East allies to take sides one year into the Ukraine war

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2023 0

BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE WITH AGENCY REPORTS At a major international defense exhibition in the United Arab Emirates this week, tucked away in a distant corner, a large purple structure featuring Russia’s name has been erected far from the sight of most visitors. The biennial International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi is […]

Business

Goldman says hawkish fed favors EM currencies with US exposure

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2022 0

Emerging-market currencies with strong links to the US economy are set to outperform in the wake of a hawkish Federal Reserve, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The US is more likely than other developed-market peers to avoid a recession and the dollar’s strength may continue for some time, strategists including Kamakshya Trivedi wrote in […]

Foreign Technology

US, allies accuse China of global cyber hacking

Ihesiulo Grace 19 July 2021 0

On Monday, the US and a coalition of partners accused China of a global cyber hacking campaign including contract hackers, blaming a big Microsoft attack revealed earlier this year on actors operating on Beijing’s behalf. The United States is joined by NATO, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Canada in […]

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China, US clash at UN General Assembly over Coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2020 0

The United States and China, on Tuesday, engaged in war of words over the COVID-19 pandemic at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). President Donald Trump, in his pre-recorded video message, referred to coronavirus as “China virus” Trump maintained that China and the World Health Organisation (WHO) deliberately lied to the rest of the world […]

Covid-19 News

Coronavirus: US companies sack 44.2m workers

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2020 0

Total US layoffs caused by the coronavirus pandemic reached 44.2 million even as businesses try to reopen, and analysts warn of continuing damage to the world’s largest economy as COVID-19 shows few signs of abating. Wall Street stocks plunged Thursday, reversing recent momentum as traders became spooked by resurgent cases of the virus in parts […]

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U.S. envoy to press Taliban, Afghan officials on peace talks

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2020 0

ve for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, left one day after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah signed a power-sharing deal that could help lead to peace talks to end the country’s long-running war. The three main impediments to the start of intra-Afghan negotiations, which were to begin March 10, have been a rise […]

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U.S. savages WHO as it promises pandemic review, but China pledges $2 billion

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2020 0

The World Health Organization said on Monday an independent review of the global coronavirus response would begin as soon as possible and it received backing and a hefty pledge of funds from China, in the spotlight as the origin of the pandemic. But the WHO’s chief critic, the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump, decried […]

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U.S. agrees to oil production cuts with Mexico – Trump

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2020 0

The U.S. will cut oil production in coordination with Mexican oil reductions, in a bid to help the southern neighbour contribute to a global deal, President Donald Trump confirmed Friday. In response to a reporter’s question, Trump confirmed a number floated earlier by Mexico, that the U.S. would cut by 250,000 barrels per day, with […]

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Trump orders U.S. to help Italy combat coronavirus crisis

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2020 0

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered his government to give support to coronavirus-hit Italy, in a memorandum published late on Friday. “(Italy), one of our closest and oldest Allies, is being ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Trump wrote in the memo. Although the U.S. government’s “first and foremost responsibility is to the American people,” helping Italy […]

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Sanders drops out of race, clearing way for Biden vs Trump

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2020 0

Bernie Sanders, the left-wing senator, is dropping out of the race to be the Democratic Party’s nominee for US president, leaving former vice president Joe Biden as the presumptive candidate to run against incumbent Donald Trump in November. “The path towards victory is virtually impossible,” Sanders said, thanking an “unprecedented grassroots

Covid-19

Trump warns toughest week ahead as Covid-19 deaths in U.S. near 10,000

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2020 0

U.S. President Donald Trump says Americans are bracing for probably the toughest week during which a lot of deaths will occur due to Covid-19. “The U.S. will reach a horrific point in terms of death,” Trump said, while voicing his optimism that “it will be a point where things will start changing for the better.” […]

Entertainment

At home with kids, pets, spouses, country stars play on

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2020 0

Country music’s biggest stars should have been on the carpet of the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday in Las Vegas, but like most of America, they were home bound because of the Coronavirus. Still, the musicians played on, surrounded by spouses, kids and — in one case — a horse. “ACM Presents: Our […]

Health

U.S. wants to help coronavirus patients without health cover, says Pence

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2020 0

Millions of Americans without health insurance should not have to pay for any Covid-19 treatment, the White House said on Friday in Washington. “We don’t want any American to have to worry about getting a test or treatment,’’ U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Thursday at the White House. President Donald Trump had instructed […]

Covid-19

White House expected to recommend Americans wear masks amid pandemic

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2020 0

US President Donald Trump’s administration is expected to issue guidelines this week encouraging Americans to wear masks or face coverings when leaving the home amid the coronavirus pandemic. Vice President Mike Pence said on Thursday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will issue the advisory in the “next several days” while Trump said

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US coronavirus cases top 200,000 as Democrats push fourth stimulus

Ihesiulo Grace 2 April 2020 0

US coronavirus cases topped 200,000 on Wednesday, doubling in less than a week, and deaths passed 4,000 as the nation’s top public health officials predicted grim weeks ahead in the battle against the outbreak. Meanwhile Democrats in Washington are starting to push for a fourth economic stimulus package aimed at massive infrastructure projects. Nancy Pelosi, […]

Covid-19

Trump predicts ‘very painful’ two weeks, over 100,000 deaths possible

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2020 0

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday predicted a “very, very painful” two weeks ahead as the White House formally unveiled models of the coronavirus outbreak that project between 100,000 and 240,000 deaths. “This is a plague,” Trump said during a press conference, adding that there will be “some real light at the end of the

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Oil hits 18-year low as lockdowns diminish demand

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2020 0

Crude oil fell sharply on Monday with U.S. crude briefly dropping below 20 dollars and Brent hitting its lowest level in 18 years on heightened fears that the global coronavirus shutdown could last months and demand for fuel could evaporate further. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 1.14 dollars or 5.3 per cent to […]

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US has highest global tally of virus cases, surpasses China and Italy

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2020 0

The United States on Thursday surpassed China and Italy to lead the world in reported coronavirus cases, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University researchers. US cases topped 83,000, followed by China at over 81,000 and Italy at more than 80,000, according to the regularly updated data. There have been more than 8,200 deaths in […]