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AFP/APP Washington: US President Joe Biden said Thursday that the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles were the worst in California's history, as he pledged additional federal funds and resources to assist the state. "This is the most…

SPA/APP Washington: Two earthquakes struck some regions in Ethiopia last night. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the first earthquake measured 4.9 magnitude and occurred 23 kilometers north of Awash, at a depth of 10 kilometers…

AFP/APP Washington: In a historic clash that could be a potential NBA Finals preview, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-122 on Wednesday. The win marked Cleveland's 11th consecutive victory, improving…

AFP/APP Washington: A major winter storm system has covered a large portion of the central and eastern United States in snow and ice, causing significant disruptions to travel and contributing to at least five fatalities. By Monday…

AFP/APP Washington: A powerful winter storm hammered the United States on Sunday, with meteorologists warning millions in the east to face blizzard conditions, and some areas are set to see the heaviest snowfall in a decade. More than…

AFP/APP Washington: Elon Musk has taken a controversial turn, demanding new elections in Britain, supporting Germany’s far-right, and criticizing the European Commission, signaling a growing influence in European politics. The…

AFP/APP Washington: The US Treasury Department revealed Monday that a cyber breach attributed to a China state-sponsored actor had targeted some of its workstations, according to a letter to Congress seen by AFP. The incident occurred…

AFP/APP Washington: World leaders, including US President Joe Biden, have honored the late Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, who passed away at the age of 100. Biden praised Carter as an "extraordinary leader,…

AFP/APP Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday named loyalist Devin Nunes, who heads his social media platform Truth Social, to serve as chairman of a White House intelligence advisory board. Nunes, a Republican…

AA/APP Washington: Shares of US electric car giant Tesla rose to an all-time high Wednesday. Tesla's share price rose to $424.77, gaining 5.9% as of 2200GMT. As a result, the company’s market value reached $1.36 trillion. Tesla…