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Energy war, chip-battle, Taiwan in focus at WEF in a turbulent world order
For the titans of commerce gathering in Davos this week, all of this marks a shift away from the era of ever-closer global ties, when big business thought it had succeeded in making the world flat
 "Energy war, chip-battle, Taiwan in focus at WEF in a turbulent world order")
Asian companies to ramp up petrol exports to US as sky-high prices beckon
JPMorgan Chase & Co forecast this week that American gasoline could surge to as high as $6.20 a gallon by August
 "Asian companies to ramp up petrol exports to US as sky-high prices beckon")
Looking to hide your wealth? There's no country more helpful than the US
President Joe Biden has made transparency reforms a key pillar of his foreign policy, vowing to tackle tax evasion and money laundering
 "Looking to hide your wealth? There's no country more helpful than the US")
New Mexico forests' wildfire continues to grow; residents flee their homes
The fire burning about 10 miles (16 kilometers) away from Priscilla Crespin's home was the first blaze that forced the 81-year-old to leave the small northeastern New Mexico community
 "New Mexico forests' wildfire continues to grow; residents flee their homes")
US raises concern over security framework between Solomon Islands, China
United States, Australia, Japan and New Zealand expressed concerns about a proposed security framework between the Solomon Islands and China and its "serious risks to a free and open Indo-Pacific."
 "US raises concern over security framework between Solomon Islands, China")
DiDi Global plans shareholder meeting in May to vote on US delisting
The Chinese government was angered by DiDi's US listing in mid-2021, and days later launched a cybersecurity probe into the firm and forced its services off domestic app stores
 "DiDi Global plans shareholder meeting in May to vote on US delisting")
14 injured in shooting at South Carolina shopping mall; suspect arrested
Ten people were shot and two others injured in a shooting at a shopping mall in South Carolina's capital that authorities do not believe was a random attack.
 "14 injured in shooting at South Carolina shopping mall; suspect arrested")
US has always used Pakistan, while China stood the test of time: Imran Khan
Khan made the remarks during a recent interview with Eric Li, Director of the Advisory Committee of China Institute of Fudan University, The News International newspaper reported on Friday
 "US has always used Pakistan, while China stood the test of time: Imran Khan")
Moscow can attack Ukraine within a few weeks, says America
Russia has assembled 70% of military it needs to invade Ukraine: Washington
 "Moscow can attack Ukraine within a few weeks, says America")
'Stop interfering' in Winter Olympics: Top Chinese diplomat tells US
A few days ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics, China has said Washington should avoid interference in the Games and also stop flaring tensions up around the Taiwan issue
 "'Stop interfering' in Winter Olympics: Top Chinese diplomat tells US")
Would welcome India's role in Russia-Ukraine conflict, says US
Tensions over Ukraine have increased in recent months, with Russia and NATO accusing each other of amassing troops on the Russian-Ukrainian border
 "Would welcome India's role in Russia-Ukraine conflict, says US")
Covid cases rise 'through the roof' as Omicron variant sweeps across US
On the plus side, hospitalizations and deaths have been rising more slowly, and it remains to be seen whether omicron's casualty toll will reach levels of previous surges.
 "Covid cases rise 'through the roof' as Omicron variant sweeps across US")
Colorado's most devastating wildfire torches 600 structures
The Marshall wildfire in Boulder County, Colorado, dubbed as the most devastating in the US state's history, torched some 600 structures just after five hours it erupted, according to the NWS.
 "Colorado's most devastating wildfire torches 600 structures")
Saving democracy
Commitment to liberal rules, at home and abroad, takes effort
Jeff Bezos says 'heartbroken' over tornado deaths at Amazon warehouse
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Saturday expressed grief over the death of six people at an Amazon warehouse collapse in Edwardsville, Illinois, due to an ongoing wave of tornadoes in the US
 "Jeff Bezos says 'heartbroken' over tornado deaths at Amazon warehouse")
Dozens killed as tornadoes rip through Kentucky, other US states
Some of the worst destruction was in Mayfield, a small city of about 10,000 people in the far western part of Kentucky, where the state converges with Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas
 "Dozens killed as tornadoes rip through Kentucky, other US states")
US became Britain's biggest finance customer in run up to Brexit
Exports to the United States rose 5.3%, said TheCityUK, which promotes Britain's financial sector overseas
 "US became Britain's biggest finance customer in run up to Brexit")
China's been aggressor against India; must be held accountable: US diplomat
China has been an aggressor against India along the Himalayan border, a top American diplomat has told lawmakers
 "China's been aggressor against India; must be held accountable: US diplomat")
Facebook paying fine to victims to settle US suit on discrimination
Facebook is paying a $4.75 million fine and up to $9.5 million to eligible victims to resolve allegations that it discriminated against U.S. workers
 "Facebook paying fine to victims to settle US suit on discrimination")
Career diplomat Donald Blome named United States envoy to Pakistan
Joe Biden intends to nominate the career diplomat as his next envoy to Pakistan
 "Career diplomat Donald Blome named United States envoy to Pakistan")
