World News: 25 August 2022

Six months into war, Russian goods still flowing to US
The Associated Press found more than 3,600 shipments of wood, metals, rubber and other goods have arrived at US ports from Russia since it began launching missiles and airstrikes into its neighbor in February. That's a significant drop from the same period in 2021 when about 6,000 shipments arrived, but it still adds up to more than $1 billion worth of commerce a month.

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Italy’s drought exposes ancient imperial bridge over Tiber
The bridge was built in the first century for Emperor Nero to reach his gardens near the Janiculum Hill near what is present-day St. Peter’s Square, said historian Anthony Majanlahti. The bridge was already falling apart by the third century, traffic was diverted to the nearby Sant’Angelo Bridge, which funneled pilgrims past the Castel Sant’Angelo to the Vatican.

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One year on, Afghans at risk await evacuation, relocation
Around 2,000 Afghans and their families who worked with NATO, its agencies, and member countries were among those evacuated from Kabul according to the military alliance. But the evacuations were organized by individual member countries. NATO, as an organization, had no repatriation plan.

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Student loan forgiveness could help more than 40 million
Fulfilling a campaign promise, Biden is erasing $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year, or households that earn less than $250,000. He's canceling an additional $10,000 for those who received federal Pell Grants to attend college.

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S Korea signs $2.25 billion deal with Russia nuclear company
The South Koreans hailed the deal as a triumph for their nuclear power industry, although it made for awkward optics as their American allies push an economic pressure campaign to isolate Russia over its war on Ukraine.

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Political uncertainty in Thailand with PM’s suspension
Prayuth's popularity has been falling over accusations he botched Thailand's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and mishandled the economy, but his coalition government survived four no-confidence votes.

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