Ukraine President reacts to Biden’s “minor incursions” misstep

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President Joe Biden was asked about tensions between the Ukraine and Russia during an hours-long press conference on Wednesday, and his response may have done more to damage the relationship between the two countries than Blinken's diplomatic talks may be able to repair.

Nations growing concerned about “high risk of shortages” of Covid-19 Pills

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A report from the World Health Organization earlier this month mentions the possibility of a high risk of shortages for Paxlovid, particularly in low-income and lower-middle income countries until there are generic versions available.

Mexico seizes 380,000 boxes of Kellogg’s cereal

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At least 380,000 boxes of Kellogg's cereal was seized in Mexico City, Mexico. According to a report from the Associated Press, Mexican officials raided seventy-five stores in the city and took batches of the cereal product.

High inflation is a “global phenomenon,” says World Bank

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According to the World Bank, inflation is hitting developing countries as well as emerging countries with a wallop as much as it is hitting Americans' pocketbooks. Many of these countries are tightening policies in an effort to combat the pressures of inflation.

CDC’s cruise line guidance becomes voluntary as COVID continues to spread

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that its voluntary guidance to protect cruise line employees from contracting acute respiratory syndrome or COVID has been met with universal acceptance.

Rockets hit Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone, including US embassy

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On Thursday, January 13th, 2022, terrorist groups launched into Baghdad's International Zone. The attack wounded a woman and a child. The rockets that terrorists launched hit the U.S. Embassy, according to officials at the embassy and the Iraqi military.

As the U.S. and Russia talk, Ukrainian troops brace for war

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On Monday, diplomats from the United States and Russia met in Geneva in an attempt to defuse any possible military action in the Ukraine. The United States anticipates a Russian attempt to invade the Ukraine in the same way the Russian military seized the Crimean Peninsula in 2014.

Israel Signs $3.1 Billion Defense Deal for U.S. helicopters, tankers

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The Israeli Defense Ministry confirmed that the country has inked a deal with the United States which will allow Israel to purchase twelve Lockheed Martin CH-53K helicopters as well as tow Boeing KC-46 refueling planes.

Omicron Forcing New Year’s Eve Party Cancellations Worldwide

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As New Year's approaches, cities across the country are considering scaling back or canceling their New Year's Eve celebrations. Across Europe, London, Edenborough, Paris, and Rome have all canceled New Year's Eve celebrations.

Is China Helping Saudi Arabia Build Ballistic Missiles?

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CNN broke a story late last week concerning the assessment of United States intelligence agencies on ballistic missiles in Saudi Arabia. Information shows that China is assisting Saudi Arabia in producing these weapons.