US Senate passes bill to boost chip manufacturing
The US hopes the $52bn in government subsidies for semiconductor production will help alleviate a persistent shortage.
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Biden could unlock new powers by declaring a ‘climate emergency’
Such a declaration would enable the US president to halt crude oil exports and spur investments in clean energy tech.
Sri Lanka’s parliament extends state of emergency amid crackdown
The emergency powers enable troops to arrest and detain suspects for long periods.
Recovered Biden touts progress against COVID, encourages vaccines
Biden says many will still get COVID-19, but available vaccines, testing and treatment have made the virus less deadly.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II meets Israeli prime minister in Amman
In meeting with Israel's Yair Lapid, Jordan's King Abdullah says Palestinians should be included in US-backed projects.
Iraqi protesters storm the parliament in Baghdad’s Green Zone
The protesters are mostly supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr and oppose a rival bloc's nomination for PM.
US basketball star Brittney Griner testifies in Russian court
Griner says during arrest, translator did not explain documents she was asked to sign, or relay all her responses.
Fed hikes rates by 75 basis points for 2nd straight month
The US central bank is doubling down on fighting the highest inflation in over 40 years.
Russia’s Gazprom cuts gas supply through key pipeline to Europe
German officials accuse Russia of using gas as a 'war strategy' while Moscow blames sanctions for the limited supply.
Nigeria’s excess crude account plunges as economy bleeds
The government's accountant general released the figures late on Tuesday but did not give a reason for the steep drop.
Rights group concerned about Burundi’s ‘secret’ mission in DRC
Burundi has been sending troops and civilians into DRC to fight Burundian opposition armed groups in secret mission.
Irish scheme supports thousands of undocumented immigrants
More than 1,000 irregular arrivals have received work permits and are on a pathway to citizenship.
One year on, Peru’s president fights for political survival
One year since his improbable victory, Pedro Castillo is mired in corruption allegations and congressional deadlock.
Key takeaways from former President Trump’s return to US capital
Trump hinted at 2024 run, repeated unfounded claims of election fraud and re-upped themes from his previous campaigns.
Photos: Powerful earthquake strikes Philippines
The quake has killed at least four people, injured dozens and damaged buildings in the northern Philippines.
UK railway workers stage nationwide strike as inflation worsens
Wages have failed to keep pace with UK inflation, currently at a 40-year high and set to worsen.
Now it’s Bangladesh’s turn to ask the IMF for a loan
The finance minister told a local newspaper that while the country has asked for a loan, it is 'in no way in trouble'.
Saudi police arrest Egyptian TikTok star for ‘immoral’ video
Tala Safwan is accused of talking in a sexual manner after filming a live video chat on TikTok with a female friend.
Earthquake hits Philippines: What happened, where, and what next
At least four people were killed, while more than 200 aftershocks followed the quake.
‘How can we cope?’ ask Sri Lankans as gov’t limits fuel imports
People in crisis-hit nation raise serious concerns over the government's move to restrict imports for another 12 months.