Collins says State Department will reinstate funding for global humanitarian vaccine alliance

Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) said Tuesday that the State Department is ready to restore funding for the global humanitarian vaccine program after the Trump administration halted the program earlier. “It is welcome news that following our recent outreach, the State Department has committed to contributing the full $600 million to GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance,” Collins……

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Oil jumps as U.S.-Iran resume strikes after a brief pause

Anton Petrus | Moment | Getty Images Oil rose sharply in Asia trading, following renewed tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an attack on U.S. forces using ballistic missiles. Futures for international benchmark Brent crude for September delivery gained 3.42% to $86.97 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures for June advanced 3.58% at $82.09 per…

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SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, SoftBank

A semiconductor wafer is on display at Touch Taiwan, an annual display exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan April 16, 2025. Ann Wang | Reuters Asian technology stocks extended their sell-off on Wednesday, with semiconductor names leading declines after another weak session in the U.S. In South Korea, SK Hynix slid more than 10% after the chip…

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Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in a 51-47 party-line vote on Tuesday, potentially resuming the stalled fight over renewing the country’s warrantless spying powers. Clayton, currently an American lawyer who previously served as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Trump administration, has extensive foreign… Source link

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