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United States Reaffirms Support for Philippines Amid Rising Tensions Over Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea
Alexa.ng
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On Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a strong statement of support for the Philippines, condemning what he described as China’s “destabilizing plans” for Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll in the South China Sea. Rubio’s remarks...
U.S. donates over 33,000 Mpox vaccines to Malawi
Capital Radio Malawi
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September 13, 2025
The United States government has donated 33,600 doses of JYNNEOS vaccines to Malawi to help curb the spread of Mpox in the country. The donation is part of America’s continued support to Malawi in strengthening its health systems, particularly in...
U.S. asks G7 countries to impose tariffs on countries purchasing oil from Russia
The Hindu
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September 13, 2025
The U.S. has asked G7 countries to impose tariffs on countries purchasing oil from Russia, asserting that only “unified efforts” that cut off funding to Moscow's war machine at source can apply sufficient pressure to end “the senseless killing.”...
U.S. Ambassador hails C-SIPA anniversary, highlights stronger cooperation
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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SK TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain Steven C. Bondy has hailed the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), saying it has opened possibilities for even stronger cooperation. He...
U.S. officials to link covid shots to child deaths
Ammon News
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September 13, 2025
Ammon News - Trump health officials plan to link coronavirus vaccines to the deaths of 25 children as they consider limiting which Americans should get the shots, according to four people familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of...
Sepsis Alliance's Annual Awareness Survey Finds that Sepsis Awareness in the U.S. Reaches Record High of 75%
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Sepsis awareness in the U.S. has hit an all-time high of 75%, according to Sepsis Alliance's 2025 survey. This marks significant progress in public education, while exposing persistent disparities across racial, economic, and generational lines....
Indian Industries Face Crisis Amid New U.S. Tariffs
Online Indian News
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September 13, 2025
Several Indian industries are reeling under economic pressure following the implementation of new U.S. tariff rates introduced by former President Donald Trump. These tariffs, aimed at protecting American manufacturers, have hit key Indian export...
World Insights: Charlie Kirk's assassination highlights era of political violence in U.S.
Xinhua News Agency
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- The assassination of Charlie Kirk, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, highlights the current trend of political violence in the United States. "Charlie Kirk's killing is just the latest in a recent string of...
'Chinese Encounters with America' argues U.S. and China lost shared interests
KCLU - California
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September 13, 2025
In March 2000, a package from the U.S. Congress arrived at Shanghai's Fudan University. Inside was an American flag that had flown over the Capitol — sent as a gesture of appreciation for Xie Xide, the renowned Chinese scientist who had recently...
Bloomberg Report Flags Surge in U.S. Political Violence Amid Rising Polarization
teleSUR
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September 13, 2025
A Bloomberg study links record levels of political violence in the U.S. to intensifying partisan polarization, with attacks targeting figures across the political spectrum. Bloomberg warns U.S. political violence has reached its highest level...
Kennedy poses risk to U.S. health care — and beyond
Winnipeg Free Press
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September 13, 2025
Opinion You may not have heard, but public mistrust in vaccines is growing, per U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And he should know — he was the one sowing that mistrust before he took the office. Kennedy, now working...
8 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2025, from Alaska to Alabama
Tempo.co
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September 13, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Whenever you're searching for the best places to go in the U.S., stress shouldn't be part of the journey. From coast to coast, the country is full of destinations that invite exploration, offering endless opportunities for...
Stock Index Futures Muted After Record Rally, U.S. Confidence Data on Tap
Yahoo Finance
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September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.11%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.04% this morning, taking a breather as investors assess how much further the record rally fueled by expectations of Federal...
U.S. budget office predicts inflation rise due to tariffs
Portugal Pulse
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September 13, 2025
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report today with economic projections for the next three years, indicating that U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies will reduce overall growth in 2025 before improving thereafter. The latest...
Breaking China's grip on U.S. defense supply chains should be a priority
The Daily Sentinel - Colorado
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China’s Xi Jinping appeared supremely confident at a recent military parade in Beijing with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. Xi’s assurance likely isn’t just a reflection of China’s growing military might. It’s also that...
U.S. Seeks G-7 Tariffs on China, India to Up Pressure on Russia
Nippon
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September 13, 2025
Newsfrom Japan Economy Sep 13, 2025 14:24 (JST) Washington, Sept. 12 (Jiji Press)--The United States has urged its Group of Seven partners to raise tariffs on China and India with the aim of stopping them from purchasing Russian crude oil targeted...
U.S., EU Denounce China’s Designation of Nature Reserve at Scarborough Reef
Politiko
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September 13, 2025
By ROY C. MABASA The United States and the European Union have strongly condemned China’s decision to designate Scarborough Reef as a “national nature reserve,” calling the move a unilateral and coercive attempt to assert sweeping maritime claims...
United States Federal Trade Commission Launches Inquiry into AI Chatbots, Focusing on Risks to Children and Teens
Alexa.ng
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September 12, 2025
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots designed to serve as digital companions, with a particular emphasis on their potential...
U.S. Targets Brazil with Increased Tariffs; Brazil Readies Retaliation
JD Supra - California
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September 13, 2025
[author: Lucas Spadano]* Over the past few weeks, Brazil has faced increased trade scrutiny, and President Trump has specifically targeted the largest Latin American country for additional tariffs at a level higher than almost any other country....
China's forcible takeover of Taiwan would threaten the U.S.: MAC head
Focus Taiwan
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September 13, 2025
Washington, Sept. 12 (CNA) A safe Taiwan can help "Make America Great Again," and the United States' security and prosperity would be directly threatened if China took Taiwan by force, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) head Chiu Chui-cheng (邱垂正) said...