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US President Joe Biden plans to send a high-level delegation to Taipei after the election in Taiwan on Saturday, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the first spot bitcoin exchange traded funds, and the Iran-backed militant group known as the Houthis are stepping up its attacks in the Red Sea. 

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Joe Biden to send delegation to Taipei after Taiwan’s election

Taiwan’s pivotal vote: China casts shadow over island’s election

SEC approves first spot bitcoin ETFs in boost to crypto advocates

Who are the Houthis?

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