Mayor Adams unveils plan to transform Gansevoort Square into vibrant community hub
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled an ambitious plan today to transform Gansevoort Square into a dynamic community...
Month: October 2024
Civil Liberties Groups urge universities to protect protest rights in USA
As student protests advocating for Palestinian rights continue across the nation, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Amnesty International USA,...
U.S. envoys push for truce in Lebanon amid ongoing conflicts
Senior U.S. officials are in Israel to explore a potential truce with Lebanon aimed at stabilizing Israel’s northern border against...
NYC schools grant extra holiday break after student advocates for change
Mayor Eric Adams, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, and United Federation of Teachers (UFT) President Michael Mulgrew announced an extra recess...
Uganda faces food crisis for 1.7m refugees as international aid declines
In Uganda, over 1.7 million refugees, including Congolese mother Agnes Bulaba, are struggling with declining food aid as international support...
Vietnam sentences dissident blogger amid abduction claims
A Hanoi court sentenced Vietnamese blogger Duong Van Thai to 12 years in prison for “anti-state propaganda” in a case...
Judge summons Elon Musk to court over controversial $1.3m giveaway ahead of US election
A Philadelphia judge has ordered Elon Musk, along with all involved parties, to appear in court on Thursday, October 31,...
Absa secures $150m to bolster African SMEs, targets trade growth under AfCFTA
South Africa's Absa Bank has secured a substantial $150 million facility from British International Investment (BII) aimed at financing sustainable...
Inwood residents weigh economy, reproductive rights as key election issues
Inwood residents are prioritizing economic concerns and reproductive rights as they prepare to head to the polls in the upcoming...
New York reparations commission to host first public hearing in buffalo, inviting community voices
The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (NYSCCRR) is set to hold its inaugural public hearing on November...
North Korea prepares for ICBM launch amid global tensions, eyeing US election
South Korean lawmakers have raised alarms about North Korea's potential plans to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) as early...
Kyiv launches new mobilization effort Amid Russian advances in estern Ukraine
Kyiv has announced a fresh mobilization drive on Tuesday, coinciding with Moscow's declaration of capturing the strategic mining hub of...
US, Türkiye strengthen ties, vow ‘open communication’ following Ankara attack
The United States and Türkiye are reaffirming their commitment to open communication as NATO allies, according to the Pentagon, following...
Mayor Adams leads citywide campaign to rally New Yorkers for “City of Yes” housing plan
Mayor Eric Adams has launched a "Day of Action" to inform New Yorkers about the "City of Yes for Housing...
Opinion: A necessary reckoning with America’s painful past and its potential impact on the nation’s future
In an unprecedented and somber address from Arizona, President Joe Biden took a historic step in acknowledging one of the...
China to launch new crew in Shenzhou-19 to space station
China has announced its plan tolaunch its latest crewed mission to the Tiangong space station early Wednesday, signaling a new...
North Korean Foreign Minister visits Moscow as troops head to Ukraine
North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui has embarked on a rare diplomatic visit to Moscow, reinforcing Pyongyang’s alliance with...
Federal agencies conduct sweep at NYC jail housing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs amid safety concerns
Federal investigators from multiple agencies have initiated an “interagency operation” at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, where music...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Polls are Open!
Voting is the bedrock of our democracy — it shapes the kind of city, state, and nation we become. The...
Ukraine braces for Russians to assault with North Korean troops
The United States has warned that North Korean soldiers were moving toward Russia’s western Kursk region, which Ukraine invaded in...
Philadelphia sues Elon Musk, calling $1m PAC giveaway “illegal lottery”
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing the tech billionaire’s $1 million PAC giveaway of...
WHO expands digital health certification for Hajj pilgrims, enhancing safety, care
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced an expansion of their digital health collaboration...
Iran executes alleged leader of US-based anti-government group
Iran has executed Jamshid Sharmahd, an Iranian-German dual national accused of orchestrating terrorist attacks as the alleged leader of a...
Egypt calls for two-day truce as Israeli strikes escalate in Gaza
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has proposed a 48-hour truce in Gaza as Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 1,000...
20 years of impunity for Tak Bai massacre victims
As Thailand approaches the 20th anniversary of the Tak Bai massacre, victims and their families continue to seek justice for...
Trump pulls ahead of Harris in popular vote polling, edges close in key swing states
Donald Trump has inched ahead of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in RealClearPolling's average of national polls. Early Monday, Trump...
Erik ten Hag dismissed as Manchester United manager amid struggling season
Manchester United has made the shocking decision to part ways with manager Erik ten Hag, as the club languishes in...
Trump stages spectacle at Madison Square Garden as election approaches
Former President Donald Trump has brought his electrifying "Make America Great Again" road show to Madison Square Garden, showcasing his...
Japan: Political landscape shifts dramatically after historic election loss
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has faced its worst electoral performance in 15 years, triggering speculation about the future...
Mayor Adams awards Key to NYC to WNBA champs New York Liberty
Mayor Eric Adams has awarded the prestigious Key to the City of New York to the newly crowned 2024 Women’s...
Labor group pushes for govt bailout as Indonesia’s Sritex faces bankruptcy
A leading labor group has urged the government to intervene and bail out Sritex, a major textile manufacturer on the...
Michelle Obama urges men to ‘take our lives seriously’ in rally for Kamala Harris
Michigan, former First Lady Michelle Obama has called on men to support Kamala Harris in her bid to become the...
China launches ‘combat’ patrol near Taiwan following $2b U.S. arms deal approval
China has responded sharply to the U.S. approval of an $8.68 billion (RM8.68 billion) arms deal with Taiwan, deploying fighter...
Khamenei calls for global coalition against Israel’s ‘war crimes’
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei has condemned Israel's recent military actions, particularly the missile attack on Iran that resulted...
Trump, Harris target key Michigan voters on Gaza, economy, women’s rights
Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic hopeful Kamala Harris rallied supporters on Saturday, vying for the state’s pivotal votes. The...
Morocco: Central Bank charts path to loosen dirham peg by 2026
The Central Bank of Morocco, Bank Al-Maghrib, has announced plans to loosen the dirham’s peg to a basket of euros...
Jets linebacker Quincy Williams slams NFL after $45,000 fine for tackle
As the New York Jets prepare to break a four-game losing streak against the New England Patriots this Sunday, defensive...
Israel strikes Iran’s missile sites, leaves nuclear program untouched
Israel has launched airstrikes on Iranian military targets overnight Friday, inflicting damage on the Islamic Republic’s missile program and air...
Japan braces for snap election as 105 million voters prepare to cast ballots
As Japan gears up for a snap general election this Sunday, more than 105 million eligible voters will head to...
Indonesia: New President launches bold agenda with first cabinet meeting
Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has convened his first Cabinet meeting on Friday, calling for unity and collaboration among...
Saudi Arabia, Palestinian govt join forces to boost economic stability
The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) and the Palestinian government have signed a letter of intent on Friday to govern the...
Ex-Abercrombie CEO denies sex trafficking charges amid allegations of ‘casting couch’ scandal
Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, pleaded not guilty Friday to accusations of trafficking male models for...
JetBlue brings ‘Hometown’ flights to Long Island, connecting locals directly to Florida
JetBlue has officially launched service from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), delivering on its long-anticipated promise to connect Long Islanders...
Biden apologizes for historical abuses at Native American boarding schools
President Joe Biden has issued a formal apology on October 25 for the U.S. government's role in operating abusive Native...
Israel concludes targeted airstrikes on Iran, US calls for diplomatic pressure
Israel has declared the successful completion of a major assault on Iran, following a year marked by intensified hostilities. This...
King Charles III confronts royal legacy of slavery, stops short of endorsing reparations
In a significant address at the Commonwealth leaders' summit in Samoa, King Charles III has acknowledged the “painful” legacy of...
Putin’s evasive reply on alleged Trump calls fuels speculation of secret diplomatic ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent evasion of questions about rumored phone calls with former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited...
Breaking News: Ugandan sentences LRA commander to 40 years in landmark war crimes trial
A Ugandan court has sentenced Thomas Kwoyelo, a former commander of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), to 40 years in...
Biden to deliver apology to native Americans for boarding school atrocities
President Biden has decided to formally apologize to the Native American community for the historical injustices perpetrated during the era...
Moldova: European Union Referendum win risks becoming Putin’s Trojan Horse in Europe
Moldova has signaled a tentative step toward European Union (EU) membership, but the specter of Russian interference looms large. Just...
New York leaders rally to celebrate WNBA champions amid controversy
Mayor Eric Adams and top New York leaders has gathered at City Hall on Thursday to celebrate the New York...
Kremlin engages Hamas official amid hostage negotiations
Musa Abu Marzouk, Kremlin the deputy head of Hamas's political wing, visited Moscow to discuss the release of Russian nationals...
Taliban intensify public punishment despite global condemnation
The Taliban's controversial use of public corporal punishment took a dramatic turn on Thursday when a man in Kabul was...
Mayor Adams unveils e-bike trade-In program to combat lithium-ion battery fires
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced final rules on Thursday for a groundbreaking e-bike trade-in program designed to...
Biden Nominations of diversity champions to federal judicial California court bacancies
President Joe Biden has announced his intent Nominations of Judge Serena Murillo of Los Angeles and U.S. Magistrate Judge Benjamin...
Ukraine calls on North Korean troops to surrender as US, NATO confirm deployment
Ukraine has urged North Korean soldiers reportedly arriving in Russia to surrender, offering them food and shelter. This comes after...
Qatar reaffirms commitment to global nuclear disarmament at UN assembly
Qatar has reiterated its strong commitment to nuclear disarmament and the importance of adhering to international treaties aimed at eliminating...
Turkey launches airstrikes against PKK in response to deadly attack on aerospace facility
Turkey has launched airstrikes targeting nearly three dozen positions of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in northern Iraq and Syria....
Biden, Sanders champion affordable healthcare
President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders have highlighted their long-standing collaboration in the fight for affordable healthcare, emphasizing the...
Iranian Revolutionary Guard official charged in assassination plot targeting NYC activist
U.S. prosecutors have charged Ruhollah Bazghandi, a high-ranking official in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), in connection with a...
