NYC Health + Hospitals achieves milestones in 2023
NYC Health + Hospitals has concluded a remarkable year, unveiling a myriad of achievements that underscore its commitment to providing...
Year: 2023
SBS Commissioner Kevin D. Kim highlights achievements in economic development for NYC entrepreneurs, workers, neighborhoods
In a notable gathering at City Hall today, NYC Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim, accompanied by Mayor...
Mayor’s office of Immigrant Affairs marks milestones in support of New York’s immigrant communities
Commissioner Manuel Castro of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) has unveiled a series of significant accomplishments and initiatives...
New York City Department of Youth, Community Development celebrates pivotal year of achievement
In a triumphant conclusion to Fiscal Year 2023, the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) has...
Eric Adams Community Op-Ed: Pathways to Success for Our Young People
Our city’s future depends on being able to help our young people grow, fulfill their potential, and thrive in an...
U.S. urges collaboration with Baghdad to quell attacks on forces
During a visit to Baghdad on Wednesday, US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland declared the United States' intent to...
Asian markets react to wall street losses amidst fed rate cut expectations
Asian markets turned negative on Thursday, reflecting a pause among investors following an extended rally fueled by expectations of a...
Japanese officials launch on-site inspection at Daihatsu following safety test rigging revelations
In response to recent findings of safety test rigging, Japanese authorities have commenced an on-site inspection at the headquarters of...
Minnesota unveils redesigned state flag addressing concerns of racial sensitivity
The state of Minnesota has introduced a revamped flag, discarding the previous design criticized for its perceived racial insensitivity. The...
Trump denies reading ‘Mein Kampf’ amidst criticism for inflammatory remarks
Former US President Donald Trump, facing scrutiny for his controversial stance on immigration drawing parallels to Nazi ideology, asserts that...
BridgesNY Fellowship Celebrates Young Leaders at Museum of Jewish Heritage
New York, December 20, 2023 – In a testament to the power of forging connections and building bridges, the JCRC’s...
Illegal mining, smuggling threaten Ghana’s cocoa industry
Ghana, the world's second-largest cocoa producer, has grapplled with a dual threat to its cocoa industry—illegal mining and smuggling. This...
Markets surge to new highs amid speculation of multiple rate cuts in 2024
Equity markets witnessed a robust rally on Wednesday, extending Wall Street's record-breaking streak as traders bet on the US Federal...
UK records lowest inflation in over two years as prices dip
Official data released on Wednesday revealed that British inflation has plummeted to its lowest level in over two years, standing...
Colorado Supreme Court blocks Trump from presidential primary ballot, sparking legal, political controversy
Colorado's supreme court has ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible for the US presidency due to his involvement in the...
Toyota subsidiary to halt all shipments over rigged safety tests
Daihatsu, a subsidiary of automotive giant Toyota, announced on Wednesday the suspension of all car shipments, both domestically and internationally,...
Stocks surge despite fed’s efforts to temper rate cut expectations
Equities experienced widespread gains on Tuesday, shrugging off attempts by Federal Reserve officials to quell expectations of multiple interest rate...
Stocks surge despite fed’s efforts to temper rate cut expectations
Equities experienced widespread gains on Tuesday, shrugging off attempts by Federal Reserve officials to quell expectations of multiple interest rate...
Zelensky faces press with Western aid, front line wavering
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has faced a pivotal moment as he addresses journalists in an end-of-year press conference on Tuesday,...
Texas Governor Abbott signs controversial SB4 into law, empowering state to target, deport migrants
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law Senate Bill 4 (SB4), marking one of the most stringent state immigration...
Google to pay $700 mn to US consumers, states in antitrust settlement
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has reached a $700 million settlement in an antitrust case, the details of which...
US jury orders Monsanto to pay $857m over chemicals in school
A jury in the United States has mandated chemical company Monsanto, now under the ownership of German pharmaceutical firm Bayer,...
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin headed back into space after accident
Blue Origin, the space exploration company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos has planned to make a comeback to space with...
Security incident near Biden’s motorcade raises concerns
A security scare unfolded near President Joe Biden as a car collided with a Secret Service vehicle within his motorcade...
Vietnam property developer faces trial over $12.5 bn bond fraud
Truong My Lan, the chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat, a major Vietnamese property developer, is set to face trial over...
Global markets retreat as initial fed rate-cut optimism wanes
Global equity markets experienced a downturn on Monday, retracing some gains from the previous week's rally. This shift comes as...
Putin warns of ‘problems’ with Finland after NATO membership
Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced apprehensions following Finland's recent NATO membership, signaling potential challenges in bilateral relations. In a...
Australian spin king Lyon joins elite club with 500th Test wicket
Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon secured his 500th Test wicket on Sunday, dismissing Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf and joining an illustrious group...
Barcelona stumbles in La Liga title race with a 1-1 draw against Valencia
In a crucial La Liga clash, Barcelona, the reigning champions, faced a setback as they secured only a 1-1 draw...
Tragedy Strikes as wall collapse claims lives at Tunisia’s UNESCO World Heritage site
Three lives were lost as a segment of the ancient walls enveloping the Old City of Kairouan crumbled during repair...
UK, Italy leaders unite to address migration, strike deal with Tunisia
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni joined forces in Rome on Saturday, expressing a shared commitment...
Arizona governor sends National Guard to border area
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has taken decisive action by deploying National Guard soldiers to address escalating migration challenges along the...
Ex-Trump lawyer Giuliani ordered to pay $148 mn for defaming poll workers
A federal jury has ordered Rudy Giuliani, former lawyer to Donald Trump, to pay a staggering $148 million in damages...
Free speech debate intensifies at Columbia University amid anti-semitism claims
New York's Columbia University has grappled with heightened tensions and debates surrounding freedom of speech following the Israel-Hamas war. In...
Shipping giants suspend Red Sea traffic amid Yemen rebel attacks
In a significant development impacting global commerce, leading shipping companies Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announced on Friday the suspension of Red...
Canada print media to secures two-thirds of Google’s payment to news outlets
Canada's print media is set to receive nearly two-thirds of the annual Can$100 million (US$75 million) payment pledged by Google...
Ja Morant discloses challenging suspension period, gears up for NBA return
Two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant reflects on the trying 25-game ban that kept him away from the court, expressing gratitude...
Your Need a Community to Succeed.
Dear Destiny Friends, We all know the saying, failure has no friend or relative, but success has many friends...
EU leaders vow to overcome Orban block on Ukraine aid
EU leaders faced a setback as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked a crucial 50-billion-euro aid package for Ukraine. Despite...
Global coal consumption peaks in 2023 amid earth’s record heat
In a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), it was disclosed that global coal consumption has surged to...
Controversial solar makeover sparks debate over King’s College Chapel
In a bold move that has ignited both excitement and controversy, the installation of nearly 500 solar panels on the...
Japanese cabinet in turmoil as ministers resign amidst kickbacks scandal
Four Japanese ministers, including Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno and Economy and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, have submitted their resignations...
Japanese cabinet in turmoil as ministers resign amidst kickbacks scandal
Four Japanese ministers, including Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno and Economy and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, have submitted their resignations...
Veteran rights activist appeals conviction in Russian court amidst crackdown on dissent
In a Russian court session on Thursday, Oleg Orlov, a distinguished human rights advocate and co-chair of the Nobel Prize-winning...
Veteran rights activist appeals conviction in Russian court amidst crackdown on dissent
In a Russian court session on Thursday, Oleg Orlov, a distinguished human rights advocate and co-chair of the Nobel Prize-winning...
Kosovo court upholds conviction of rebel commander, reduces jail time
The special Kosovo court in The Hague dismissed the appeal of Salih Mustafa, a former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander,...
EU court rejects brussels’ appeal in Amazon tax case
The top EU court dismissed Brussels' appeal on Thursday against a prior ruling that thwarted its attempts to compel Luxembourg...
Putin asserts confidence in Ukraine offensive amidst western challenges
In a marathon press conference held a week after announcing his prolonged stay in the Kremlin until at least 2030,...
Global markets tread cautiously prior to crucial Federal Reserve rate decision
In the lead-up to the Federal Reserve's final monetary policy decision of the year, global equities demonstrated mixed movements, influenced...
Global markets tread cautiously prior to crucial Federal Reserve rate decision
In the lead-up to the Federal Reserve's final monetary policy decision of the year, global equities demonstrated mixed movements, influenced...
Arab, Foreign nations explore collaborations with Iraq development fund
Muhammad Al-Najjar, CEO of the Iraq Development Fund, disclosed on Monday ongoing negotiations with various Arab and foreign nations eager...
WHO requests additional data from China regarding surge in respiratory illness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally urged China to provide more comprehensive data on a rising respiratory illness in...
Winter rains worsen plight of displaced Gazans
In Gaza, winter rains exacerbate the hardships of Palestinians who have been displaced by the recent conflict, forcing many into...
Armenia, Azerbaijan undertake historic prisoner exchange, aiming for regional peace
Armenia and Azerbaijan engaged in a rare swap of prisoners of war on Wednesday, marking a pivotal step towards normalizing...
Macron’s govt defiant after immigration bill rejection
France's government insisted Tuesday it would implement tough measures against illegal migrants as it battled a political crisis following the...
Campaigners ‘losing trust in COP’, says leading activist
Environmental campaigners are losing faith in the UN-led COP climate process after signs that a phase-out of fossil fuels may...
Poland’s Tusk calls for ‘stronger’ EU, Ukraine support
Donald Tusk on Tuesday urged firm support for war-torn Ukraine and called for a stronger EU, as the Polish premier-designate...
Sri Lanka revokes sacking of cricket board
Sri Lanka's sports minister on Tuesday revoked the sacking of the country's cricket board over allegations of corruption, in an...
UK PM Sunak faces leadership test over Rwanda plan
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday sought to avoid a humiliating defeat for his latest plans to send migrants...
Ancient Roman home with ‘unparalleled’ mosaic found in Italy
Italian archaeologists have uncovered a luxurious Roman home near the Colosseum, boasting an "unparalleled" mosaic featuring shells, marble and precious...
