US and Papua New Guinea sign defense pact as Washington, Beijing vie for influence in the Pacific
The United States and Papua New Guinea have signed a new bilateral defense cooperation agreement -- a move that has sparked controversy in the Pacific Island nation and comes as Washington and China jostle for influence in the region.
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US economy on the brink as time runs low to avert debt default
America is heading close to the brink of a self-imposed economic disaster with the Republican-led House refusing to pay the country's debts unless President Joe Biden agrees on cuts to current and future spending and new curbs on social programs.
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Ukraine war: Satellite images reveal Russian defences before major assault
Fortifications against Ukraine's counter-attack are uncovered by a BBC analysis of satellite images.
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US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse
The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.
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Treasury burns through funds amid bumpy debt ceiling talks
The Treasury Department is steadily draining the funds it has to pay the nation's bills during the debt ceiling impasse.
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US debt ceiling: Republicans hit pause on negotiations for now
The lead Republican negotiator walks out of a closed-door meeting with White House representatives.
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G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year
The BBC unpacks the guest list for this year's summit - who is on it, who is missing and why?
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Biden and McCarthy slated to meet again Tuesday to discuss raising the nation's borrowing limit
Anyone looking for clues at how talks to raise the nation's borrowing limit and avoid a historic default are progressing between President Joe Biden and congressional Republicans might be confused ahead of a high-stakes meeting at the White House on Tuesday.
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DeSantis signs bill to defund DEI programs at Florida public colleges
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation to defund diversity, equity and inclusion programs at all state universities, which he called a "distraction from the core mission."
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When Does XDefiant Come Out?
Ubisoft's new multiplayer shooter XDefiant hasn't reached full release yet, but is holding regular online beta tests.
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XDefiant Cross-Play Insider Session Feb. 16: How to Sign Up, End Date
XDefiant Cross-Play Insider Session Feb. 16 details including how to sign-up, streaming information, dates, maps, modes and more.
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Xbox Release Date
The remaster of the fan-favorite RTS Age of Empires II, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, releases on Xbox Jan. 31.
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