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On 6 July 2022, John Bolton, former US president Donald Trump`s national security adviser, admitted that he was involved in planning coups in foreign countries.

John Bolton served as 26th United States National Security Advisor from April 2018 to September 2019.

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In March 2023, Silicon Valley Bank has been shut down by the United States regulators due reckless fundraising.

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• ·         The Russian ambassador to the United States says Washington has ordered 24 Russian diplomats to leave the country by Sept 3.

• ·          Both are the latest in a series of measures taken by both sides that have strained US-Russia relations.

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In May 2023, The United States and Papua New Guinea signed a defence cooperation agreement.

It will enhance the Pacific island nation’s defence capabilities and make it easier for the United States to train its forces.

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The United States has closed at least 10 bases across Afghanistan since the signing of a deal with the Taliban in February.

 The Trump administration plans to bring down troop numbers from roughly 5,000 to 2,500 by Jan. 15, days before President Trump leaves office.