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North Korea's food shortage worsens amid Covid-19, but no famine yet

Unconfirmed reports say an unspecified number of North Koreans have been dying of hunger. But experts say there is no sign of mass deaths or famine

FDA authorises combination flu-Covid test for home use to help consumers

The Lucira Cpvid-19 & Flu Home test, which can be purchased without a prescription, uses self-collected nasal swab samples and delivers results in about 30 minutes, the agency said

After Ohio train wreck, President Joe Biden orders door-to-door checks

President Joe Biden has directed federal agencies to go door-to-door in East Palestine, Ohio, to check on families affected by the toxic train derailment

Biden unveils new Ukraine weapons package, Russia sanctions as war rages

The Biden administration declared its solidarity with Ukraine with fresh action as well as strong words, piling sweeping new sanctions on Moscow

E-bike batteries blamed for 22 NYC fires, 2 deaths and 36 injuries so far

Lithium ion batteries used to power electric bicycles and scooters have already sparked 22 fires that caused 36 injuries and two deaths in New York City this year

Russia, Ukraine face off at UN Security Council with rival tributes to dead

Russia and Ukraine faced off at the Un Security Council on Friday on the first anniversary of their war, with their confrontation even extending to dueling moments of silence for the dead

Ukrainian President gives qualified support for China proposals on war

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave qualified support Friday for China's new pronouncements about the war in his country, saying Beijing's interest is not bad" and might be useful in isolating Russia

Malaysia raises development spending, taxes for rich in 2023 budget

Malaysia will raise development spending and plans new taxes for wealthy in a smaller budget plan, as the new govt seeks to balance between spurring economic growth and reining in budget deficit

German economy shrank more than expected by 0.4% in fourth quarter of 2022

The German economy shrank by 0.4% in last year's fourth quarter, the national statistics office said Friday, a sharp downward revision from its initial report that gross domestic product declined

US commits $2 billion in drones, ammunition, aid in new package to Ukraine

Pentagon announced a new package of long-term security assistance for Ukraine, marking the first anniversary of Russia's invasion with a $2 billion commitment to send more rounds of ammunition

Pakistan-Afghan border crossing shut after brief reopening: Officials

The issue of the crossing, a key trade route for both Afghanistan and Pakistan, has added to increasing tensions between the two countries, which share a troubled and volatile boundary

7 shot, including 2-year-old, outside Philadelphia school: Police

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports shots were fired shortly before 6 p.m. in the city's Strawberry Mansion neighbourhood

Boeing to end production of Top Gun plane in 2025 after last delivery to US

Production of the plane could be stretched out to 2027 if India places an order, the company said

Russia launches rescue ship for two cosmonauts to space station after leaks

The new, empty Soyuz capsule should arrive at the orbiting lab on Sunday

China calls for Russia-Ukraine cease-fire, peace talks to end conflict

China has called for a cease-fire between Ukraine and Russia and the opening of peace talks as part of a 12-point proposal to end the conflict

UNGA approves nonbinding resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine

The UN approved a nonbinding resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and demands the withdrawal of its forces, sending a strong message on the eve of the first anniversary

N Korea test-fires long-range cruise missiles in waters off eastern coast

The launches came as the United States and South Korea held a simulated military exercise in Washington, DC, aimed at sharpening their response to North Korean nuclear threats

Putin, Afghans among top gift givers to Biden, family in 2021: Documents

Russia's president and the deposed leader of Afghanistan were among the top gift givers to President Joe Biden and his family in 2021, according to federal documents published on Thursday

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in prison for rape, sexual assault

The sentence comes on top of the more than 20 years the 70-year-old Weinstein has left to serve for a similar 2020 conviction in New York, furthering the fall of the onetime movie magnate

Afghanistan's Taliban reopen key trade route with Pakistan: Report

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers reopened a key border crossing with Pakistan on Thursday, allowing thousands of trucks carrying desperately needed food and other items to creep forward for the first time in days, officials said.