Strong call for reform of global financial institutions, climate action: U.N. chief Guterres, ahead of G20 Summit

Mr. Guterres said his message to G20 — the world’s biggest economies, which are also the biggest emitters — is that as climate chaos gathers pace, the world is looking to them

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Pakistan's poll body pledges to hold general elections by mid-February

Pakistan's National Assembly was dissolved on August 9.

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A stitch in time

How heritage conservationists are preserving culturally and historically significant artefacts and monuments

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Local polls open in Russia-occupied areas of Ukraine

Voting was due to take place on September 10 as part of polls held in several Russian regions.

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Italy rail maintenance workers to strike after five killed

The accident involving an empty passenger train took place at around midnight on Wednesday.

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Suicide bomber on motorcycle kills at least nine soldiers in northwest Pakistan

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack

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Ukrainian drones strike deep in Russian territory, Moscow says, while a barrage in Kyiv kills two

Russian officials and news reports say Ukraine sent waves of drones deep into western Russia in nighttime attacks that struck military assets

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Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets, snapping trees and cutting power

Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida with 125 mph winds, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats

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Fifty years since coup, Chile seeks answers about its disappeared

During the bloody 17-year dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet, some 40,175 people were executed, detained and disappeared, or tortured as political prisoners, according to the Ministry of Justice

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White House says Putin and Kim Jong Un traded letters as Russia looks for munitions from North Korea

The United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea and Japan are urging North Korea to halt arms negotiations with Russia following revelations Russian and North Korean talks on a weapons sale are advancing

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U.S. approves military aid to Taiwan under program it usually reserves for sovereign nations

Beijing, which regards Taiwan as a renegade province, has repeatedly not ruled out the use of force to reunite it with the mainland and vociferously protests all U.S. arms sales to the self-governing island

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Iran warns Israel that it will face retaliation for its airstrike on Syria

Iran’s foreign minister has condemned Israel’s airstrike on the international airport of the northern city of Aleppo earlier this week putting it out of service saying such attacks will eventually face retaliation

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Morning Digest | India lodges ‘strong protest’ with China over new map; Pragyan rover confirms sulphur at Moon’s south pole, and more

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White House suggests Kremlin behind Prigozhin death

Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed last week when the plane was he flying in abruptly crashed outside of Moscow

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U.S. to send $250 million in weapons to Ukraine

The U.S. would have already run out of funding for the year to provide additional stockpile equipment to Ukraine but earlier this year realized the Pentagon had overvalued the equipment it had already sent

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Britain's foreign secretary will visit China in an attempt to shore up ties and reduce tensions

Cleverly’s visit is an attempt to stabilize China-Britain ties, which have sunk to their lowest level in decades.

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Meta fights sprawling Chinese 'Spamouflage' operation

More that 7,700 Facebook accounts along with 15 Instagram accounts were jettisoned.

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Faculty member shot and killed in a campus building, says University of North Carolina official

UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said the shooting was in Caudill Laboratories

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White supremacy 'has no place in America,' White House says after Florida shooting

A 21-year old white gunman shot and killed three Black people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday

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The right to dream

Former IT professional, Reena Chowdhury, talks about her non-profit, A Little Dream

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Tropical Storm Idalia takes aim at Gulf of Mexico on a possible track toward the U.S., forecasters say

Forecasters said they expected Idalia to become a hurricane on Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico and then curve northeast toward the west coast of Florida

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Zelensky says elections could happen in Ukraine under fire if West helps

Elections cannot currently be held in Ukraine under martial law, which must be extended every 90 days and is next due to expire on Nov. 15

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Libyan Foreign Minister suspended over talks with Israeli counterpart

The Libyan foreign ministry described it as a "chance and unofficial encounter", but news of the meeting had already led to street protests in several Libyan cities

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France to ban Muslim abaya dress in state schools

In 2004, France banned headscarves in schools and passed a ban on full face veils in public in 2010

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Multiple people killed in Jacksonville store shooting, mayor says

Jacksonville's mayor says multiple people have been fatally shot inside a Dollar General store in the city

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Srettha Thavisin | With the Generals’ blessings

While the former business tycoon has been selected to form the next Thai government, his party’s alliance with the military establishment raises questions about transition

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‘Ramachandra Boss & Co’ review: The Malayalam heist comedy headlined by Nivin Pauly is sans any thrills

A weak script and poorly executed scenes take the fun out of Haneef Adeni’s movie, which stars a bunch of talented actors

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Fukushima residents react cautiously after start of treated water release from wrecked nuclear plant

Protests at home and in nearby countries are adding political and diplomatic pressures to Japan’s economic worries

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Pakistani doctor gets 18 years in U.S. prison for attempting to support ISIS

Masood expressed his desire to conduct "lone wolf" terrorist attacks in the United States

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Taiwan reports combat drone as China military activities continue

Taiwan has not reported any Chinese military aircraft in its territorial air space, though it has said planes have come close to island's contiguous zone

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Biden says he will request more funding for a new coronavirus vaccine

It's not clear exactly when people can start rolling up their sleeves for what officials hope is an annual fall COVID-19 shot

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Morning Digest | Pragyan rover rolled out, traverses 8 metres; Amit Shah asks Meitei group to initiate dialogue with Kuki leaders, and more

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How scientists found that LK-99 is probably not a superconductor

Independent scientists have found that the material reported by a South Korean team to be a superconductor is actually an insulator.

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PM Modi gifts 'surahi', Gond painting to Presidents of South Africa, Brazil

The gift also carried silver 'nakkashi', whose patterns are first drawn on paper and then transferred on silver sheets.

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US Pledges $400 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine to Counter Russian Offensive

In an effort to counter Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine, the United States has pledged $400 million in military aid to the country. The announcement was made by the US State Department on Monday, July 6, 2020. 

The aid package, which is the largest financial assistance package to Ukraine since 2014, will include $250 million in security assistance and $150 million in economic aid. The security assistance will be used to help Ukraine build up its defense capabilities, including training and equipment for its military forces. The economic aid will be used to support economic reforms and the government’s efforts to fight corruption. The US State Department said the aid package is designed to help Ukraine “defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of continued aggression from Russia.” 

The US also said it was committed to supporting Ukraine’s “democratic reforms and economic development.”The US has long been a strong supporter of Ukraine, providing both diplomatic and financial support since 2014, when Russia annexed the Crimean peninsula. Since then, the US has provided more than $1.5 billion in security and economic assistance to Ukraine. 

The US has also been a vocal critic of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, which have included the annexation of Crimea and the ongoing conflict in the eastern part of the country. The US has imposed sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine and has called on Russia to end its aggression and adhere to international law. The US’s latest financial assistance package to Ukraine comes as tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to rise. In recent weeks, Russia has increased its military presence in the region, prompting Ukraine to respond with a military buildup of its own. The US has made it clear that it will not accept any attempts by Russia to use military force to gain control of Ukrainian territory. The US has also called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and has urged both sides to de-escalate the situation. 

The US’s latest financial assistance package to Ukraine is a strong sign of support for the country and a clear message to Russia that the US will not tolerate any further military aggression. It is also a sign that the US is committed to supporting Ukraine’s efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. 

The Impact of US Aid on UkraineThe US’s financial assistance package to Ukraine will have a positive impact on the country’s security and economy. The security assistance will help Ukraine build up its defense capabilities, which will enable it to better protect its borders and deter any potential aggression from Russia. The economic aid will also help Ukraine’s economy by supporting economic reforms and the government’s efforts to fight corruption. This will help the country attract foreign investment and create jobs, which will in turn help to boost its economy. The US’s financial assistance package to Ukraine is a strong sign of support for the country and a clear message to Russia that the US will not tolerate any further military aggression. It is also a sign that the US is committed to supporting Ukraine’s efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Conclusion

The US’s financial assistance package to Ukraine is a welcome sign of support for the country and a clear message to Russia that the US will not tolerate any further military aggression. It is also a sign that the US is committed to supporting Ukraine’s efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The aid package will help Ukraine build up its defense capabilities and economic reforms, which will in turn benefit its economy and security.