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On April 28th, President Joe Biden will address Congress, focusing on COVID-19, foreign policy, and infrastructure. Attendance is limited due to the pandemic, with many Republicans expected to skip. Meanwhile, the US Navy fired warning shots at Iranian ships in the Persian Gulf, marking the first unsafe contact in a year. This incident coincides with US-Iran talks in Vienna about the 2015 nuclear deal. In India, COVID-19 has caused over 200,000 deaths, with record infections overwhelming the health system. The US and other countries are offering aid. More news stories will follow.

What is one of the main topics President Biden is expected to address in his speech to Congress?

• Education reform

• COVID-19 response

• Healthcare for all

• Space exploration

Why will President Biden likely be speaking to a friendly audience during his address to Congress?

• Many Republicans are expected to skip the event

• The event is invitation-only

• The speech is being held in a Democratic state

• Republicans are not allowed to attend

What action did the US Navy take against Iranian ships in the Persian Gulf?

• They fired warning shots

• They boarded the ships

• They sank the ships

• They ignored the ships

What significant milestone has India reached in its battle against COVID-19?

• First country to eradicate the virus

• Most vaccinated population

• Lowest infection rate in the world

• Over 200,000 deaths

Which countries have offered assistance to India during its COVID-19 crisis?

• Brazil and South Africa

• China and Russia

• The US and several other countries

• Australia and New Zealand