U.S President pledges new commitment to UN & allies

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2 years ago

September 22, 2021

The United Nations General Assembly has convened in New York, with leaders from every part of the globe taking the opportunity to address the world

US President Joe Biden used his address to speak about America’s Afghanistan withdrawal, declaring that this was a turning point in history.

Biden says the “relentless 20-year war” will be replaced with “relentless diplomacy” as he affirmed his commitment to the U-N and America’s allies.

In a commitment to the future, Biden pledged to give $11 billion a year to developing nations to assist them with the ongoing climate crisis.

Biden’s inaugural UN address carried a vastly different tone to that of his predecessor, Donald Trump.

Trump used his speech to voice his district of the United Nations… whilst Biden called it a “noble institution”.

However, Biden’s remarks were met with distrust given the events of the past few months, including in Afghanistan and the recent formation of the AUKUS alliance.

But, Biden says his nation has “turned the page”

U.S. terror alert “when, not if”

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13 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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The FBI director has made a major announcement about the terror threat in the United States right now. So why is he so worried?

In a major announcement, the director of the FBI revealed that the United States is currently facing its most heightened terror threat level since October 7.

The nation’s security apparatus is on high alert, with officials reporting a surge in intelligence indicating potential terror plots. #ticker today #featured

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Desperate Zelensky cancels Congress video call

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13 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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President Volodymyr Zelensky unexpectedly canceled a videolink appearance to appeal for continued US funding.

Ukraine is sounding the alarm, expressing a “big risk” of losing the ongoing conflict if the United States Congress delays crucial aid.

As tensions continue to escalate on the eastern front with Russian-backed separatists, Ukraine has been relying on international support to sustain its fight for sovereignty. #featured

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Will the travel boom continue in 2024?

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15 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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Several big events are scheduled in 2024 and travelers say they’re planning to attend.

Following the pandemic—pent-up demand to travel exploded.

But, after years of inflation and rising tourism costs—are travelers curtailing plans for 2024 or revving them up?

Casey Hatfield-Chiotti, a Travel Editor, Marin Living Magazine joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #travel #traveltrends #2024travel #tourism #luxurytravel #hospitalityindustry #MarinLiving #ParisOlympics #solareclipse #featured