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Biden administration cancels oil and gas leases in Arctic wildlife refuge
The move comes as the Biden administration seeks to expand protections against oil and gas development on public lands.
Western officials visit UAE in efforts to halt exports to Russia: Report
The Wall Street Journal initially reported plans to jointly press the UAE to halt shipments of goods to Russia.
Blinken hails Ukraine counteroffensive as US announces $1bn in new aid
The new US aid would include HIMARS missile systems, Javelin weapons, Abrams tanks as well as humanitarian assistance.
Greek ferry captain, three seamen charged over death of tardy passenger
The incident, captured on a video shared on social media, sparked anger across the maritime country.
At least 32 civilians killed in Sudan army strikes: Activists
Head of Sudan's army officially dissolves Rapid Support Forces, who he has been fighting since April.
California state legislature passes bill banning caste-based discrimination
Dalit rights groups hail the vote as a landmark victory in their bid to stop casteism from taking root in the US.
Migrant workers in Canada ‘vulnerable’ to modern-day slavery: UN expert
UN special rapporteur says he is 'deeply disturbed' by migrant workers' accounts of abuse and exploitation in Canada.
‘Bizarre’ long-legged bird-like dinosaur has scientists enthralled in China
Scientists have unearthed in Fujian Province the fossil of a Jurassic Period dinosaur named Fujianvenator prodigiosus.
Former Mossad chief: Israel enforcing apartheid system against Palestinians
Tamir Pardo becomes latest former senior official to claim Israel's treatment of Palestinians amounts to apartheid.
Romania claims parts of possible Russian drone fell on its territory
Defence Minister Angel Tilvar said possible drone parts were discovered near border between Romania and Ukraine.