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New York City joins UN health network after Trump withdrew US from WHO

New York City joins UN health network after Trump withdrew US from WHO

Since taking office, Trump has withdrawn the United States from dozens of global and UN entities

Asia
China's Xi and Trump talk by phone, Chinese state media report

China's Xi and Trump talk by phone, Chinese state media report

The call with Trump also came hours after Xi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video link

Europe
Ukraine, Russia, US negotiators gather in Abu Dhabi for war talks

Ukraine, Russia, US negotiators gather in Abu Dhabi for war talks

Russia, which occupies around 20 percent of its neighbor, threatens to take the rest of the Donetsk region if talks fail

Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s camels to receive their own passports

Saudi Arabia’s camels to receive their own passports

Saudi ministry says the initiative boosts sector efficiency and creates a reliable camel database

North America
Iran, US talks to be held Friday in Oman: Iranian media

Iran, US talks to be held Friday in Oman: Iranian media

Friday’s talks take place amid rising Tehran-Washington tensions after the US deploys an aircraft carrier group to the Middle East