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Joe Biden lauds US commanders for 'exceptional' work arming Ukraine
Biden has already approved more than USD 2.6 billion in military assistance for Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion on Feb. 24
 "Joe Biden lauds US commanders for 'exceptional' work arming Ukraine")
Assange faces 175-year sentence in US as UK judge approves extradition
The case will now go to Britain's interior minister for a decision, and the WikiLeaks founder still has legal avenues of appeal
 "Assange faces 175-year sentence in US as UK judge approves extradition")
US team to explore maintenance of its vessels at Indian shipyards: Official
We have said we can completely take care of those ships whose length is less than 200 metres, the MDL chief had said during an interaction with reporters last week
 "US team to explore maintenance of its vessels at Indian shipyards: Official")
Apple workers in New York City seek 30 dollar per hour minimum wage
The Apple workers' union, called Fruit Stand Workers United wants pay calculated using a "matrix based on role, tenure, and performance"
 "Apple workers in New York City seek 30 dollar per hour minimum wage")
US preparing to announce another military aid package for Ukraine
The new package will be similar in size to the latest one worth USD 800 million and will include both more artillery and tens of thousands of artillery rounds: Report
 "US preparing to announce another military aid package for Ukraine")
Omicron subvariant makes up nearly three quarters of new Covid cases in US
The BA.2 variant represented 74.4 per cent of the new Covid-19 cases in the country for the week ending April 16
 "Omicron subvariant makes up nearly three quarters of new Covid cases in US")
Explained: How Russia's eastern push in Ukraine's Donbas may unfold
Some predict Russia also may try to use its forces north of Crimea to try to capture the industrial hubs of Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro on the Dnieper River, effectively cutting Ukraine in half
 "Explained: How Russia's eastern push in Ukraine's Donbas may unfold")
US urges Serbia to join West on sanctions against its ally Russia
Serbia voted in favor of three United Nations resolutions condemning the Russian aggression against Ukraine but it has not joined international sanctions against Moscow
 "US urges Serbia to join West on sanctions against its ally Russia")
Wall Street, bond yields head higher as global growth hopes trimmed
Wall Street opened higher on Tuesday and bond yields continued to swing upward as Russia's invasion of Ukraine weighed on global growth expectations
 "Wall Street, bond yields head higher as global growth hopes trimmed")
4 Americans infected with Covid-19 strain seen in mink in 2020: CDC
At least four Americans were infected with a version of Covid virus, seen majorly in mink in 2020, likely becoming the first spillover cases in the country, the US CDC said
 "4 Americans infected with Covid-19 strain seen in mink in 2020: CDC")
US to process 800,000 visas in next 12 months, says American diplomat
The United States embassy in India is likely to process about 8 lakh visas over the next 12 months, a senior diplomat said
 "US to process 800,000 visas in next 12 months, says American diplomat")
Apple Maps adds cycling directions for users in Chicago, other US cities
Tech giant Apple has expanded the cycling directions in its Maps app to users in some cities in the US, including Chicago, Detroit and Columbus.
 "Apple Maps adds cycling directions for users in Chicago, other US cities")
West's 'economic blitzkrieg' against Russia fails: President Putin
Western countries' "economic blitzkrieg" strategy against Russia has failed, President Vladimir Putin has said at a government meeting on economic issues.
 "West's 'economic blitzkrieg' against Russia fails: President Putin")
30% people infected with coronavirus develop 'long Covid', finds US study
As many as 30 per cent people infected with coronavirus developed Long COVID, a set of symptoms that persist for months beyond the initial phase of a SARS-CoV-2 infection, a new study said
 "30% people infected with coronavirus develop 'long Covid', finds US study")
Japan to participate in video call with US, other allies to discuss Ukraine
"Participation of Prime Minister Kishida in this conversation is planned. We intend to express our firm position on the situation in Ukraine," Hirokazu Matsuno said at a press conference
 "Japan to participate in video call with US, other allies to discuss Ukraine")
1 in 3 SARS-CoV-2 patients may develop long Covid: UCLA Study
People with a history of hospitalisation, diabetes, and higher body mass index were most likely to develop the condition, while those who had undergone an organ transplant were less likely to develop
 "1 in 3 SARS-CoV-2 patients may develop long Covid: UCLA Study")
US announces ban on anti-satellite missile tests to cut space debris
Calling on other nations to make similar commitments and to work together in establishing this as a norm, Harris said in a statement late on Monday that such efforts benefit all countries
 "US announces ban on anti-satellite missile tests to cut space debris")
Global Covid caseload tops 504.9 mn, death toll crosses 6.19 mn
India accounts for the second highest caseload at 43,044,280
 "Global Covid caseload tops 504.9 mn, death toll crosses 6.19 mn")
US saw over 140 mass shootings, 5 mass murders in 2022 so far: Report
Gun Violence Archive explained that it has been collecting data daily from 7,500 sources and the number of incidents has been reported and verified
 "US saw over 140 mass shootings, 5 mass murders in 2022 so far: Report")
US to keep eye on China's level of support for Russia over Ukraine issue
US State Dept spokesman Ned Price added that there will be strong consequences for China if it provides weapons to Russia for its operation in Ukraine or if it helps Moscow evade Western sanctions
 "US to keep eye on China's level of support for Russia over Ukraine issue")
