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US President Joe Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, George Soros and others

Jan 05, 2025

Washington DC [US], January 5: US President Joe Biden has awarded 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honour. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, actor Michael J Fox, U2 rock band frontman Bono, legendary retired basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson and others received the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House ceremony on Saturday (local time).

Another 75 Guatemalan soldiers arrive in Haiti to battle gangs

Jan 05, 2025

Explainer: Why Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from acquiring U.S. Steel and what comes next?

Jan 05, 2025

World Insights: Johnson reelected U.S. House speaker, but tough road ahead for GOP

Jan 05, 2025

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California egg prices continue to rise amid bird flu outbreaks

Jan 05, 2025

Los Angeles [California], January 5: California's egg prices have continued to rise due to ongoing outbreaks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) or bird flu, according to a latest...

Zambia reports 4th mpox case

Jan 05, 2025

Lusaka [Zambia], January 5: Zambia's health authorities reported the country's fourth case of mpox on Friday.

Libya launches anti-crime military operation in west coast

Jan 05, 2025

Tripoli [Libya], January 5: The West Coast Military Zone of the Libyan Defense Ministry said Saturday it launched a large-scale anti-crime military operation in the area.