Biden could declare a climate emergency as soon as this week. The Sri Lankan main opposition leader stepped down from the presidential race and pledged support to a rival candidate.Putin has taken a trip to Iran. A Russian mother has come out to say that her son was detained in Ukraine after refusing to fight. China has warned of “forceful measures” if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan. In 2021, CEOs earned 324 times more in salary than their median workers. The US women’s soccer team beat Canada’s team, getting a place in the Paris Olympics.