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US, Ukraine sign key defence, security deal

The deal inked on Wednesday during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington creates conditions for a significant strengthening of bilateral cooperation in defence and provides international legal support from the US for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine.

US exploring land routes to evacuate Afghan allies

US Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said President Joe Biden's administration is engaged in "ongoing intensive diplomatic work" to help American citizens and Afghan allies wishing to leave Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover of the country, Al Jazeera reported.

Caldor Fire in California surpasses 200,000 acres

The blaze has burned 204,390 acres with 20 per cent containment as of Wednesday, destroyed 729 buildings in El Dorado and Amador County and threatened thousands more, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)