Councilwoman Marmorato secures $4m for City Island Library upgrades
In a landmark move to support education and community well-being, Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato announced a $4 million investment to revitalize...
Month: November 2024
Kenya, Uganda lead efforts to resolve Ethiopia-Somalia dispute over Somaliland
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Saturday that Kenya and Uganda will mediate a growing dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia,...
Kim pledges unwavering support for Russia’s Ukraine war amid growing alliance
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his country's steadfast backing for Russia’s war in Ukraine, emphasizing that North...
Syrian insurgents seize Aleppo in stunning blow to Assad’s Regime
Thousands of Syrian insurgents have stormed Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, delivering a severe blow to President Bashar Assad's government. Deploying...
Mayor Adams launches effort to help small businesses avoid federal fines
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross, launched an extensive outreach campaign to...
Iran denies allegations of chemical weapons violations, calls accusations baseless
Iran’s United Nations mission has categorically dismissed allegations that it violated the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) by advancing its chemical...
Lawmakers demand action from big tech on rising deepfake pornography issue
A bipartisan group of 26 U.S. lawmakers is calling on seven major tech companies to take more aggressive action against...
Trudeau stands firm as Trump pushes tariff utimatum
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, as the two...
Trump mocks Democrats with ‘Christmas Vacation’ spoof
President-elect Donald Trump, just hours after delivering a Thanksgiving message to "Radical Left Lunatics," shared a parody video on Truth...
China warns US over Taiwan President’s Pacific tour, urges ‘utmost caution’
China has issued a stern warning to the United States, urging "utmost caution" in its dealings with Taiwan as the...
NYCHA Amsterdam Houses to get long-awaited playground renovation
The Amsterdam Houses on Manhattan's Upper West Side are set to transform an underused parking lot into a vibrant playground,...
Putin threatens Kyiv with new missile as Russian strikes target power grid
President Vladimir Putin has escalated threats against Ukraine, warning of strikes on “decision-making centres” in Kyiv using Russia’s new Oreshnik...
Iraq, UK sign security agreement
The UK and Iraq have signed a groundbreaking security agreement to combat people-smuggling networks and strengthen border enforcement, marking what...
Zimbabwe farmers embrace maggot farming amid drought
In Nyangambe, southeastern Zimbabwe, where persistent droughts have devastated corn crops, a surprising new farming practice is gaining traction: maggot...
Mayor Adams, NYPD outline security for Macy’s Thanksgiving parade
With millions of eyes set to watch the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mayor Eric Adams and key city officials...
Russia proposes swap of 630 prisoners with Ukraine
Russia has proposed an immediate exchange of 630 prisoners of war with Ukraine, signaling a potential breakthrough in ongoing negotiations....
United Kingdom, Iraq partner to combat cross-border smuggling networks
The United Kingdom and Iraq have signed a security pact aimed at dismantling people-smuggling gangs and bolstering border cooperation, Britain...
Biden urges Ukraine to draft 18 years to fight Russia
The Biden administration is urging Ukraine to lower its military draft age to 18, a move aimed at bolstering the...
Chief Service Officer Laura Rog applauds AmeriCorps support in call for federal funding
Chief Service Officer Laura Rog has emphasized the indispensable role of AmeriCorps in New York City’s civic ecosystem, following Mayor...
Mayor Adams honors Surinamese community at historic flag-raising ceremony
Mayor Eric Adams joined community leaders and residents at Bowling Green to honor the Surinamese American community in a historic...
Eisai launches Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi in Korea
Eisai Korea has officially launched Leqembi (lecanemab) injection, a groundbreaking Alzheimer’s drug approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug...
Qatar leads green energy transition with world’s largest blue ammonia plant
Qatar has taken a bold step toward redefining the global energy landscape with the construction of the world’s largest blue...
Elon Musk calls for abolishing US Consumer Protection Bureau
Tech mogul Elon Musk, a prominent ally of President-elect Donald Trump, has called for the elimination of a key consumer...
Biden sanctions Maduro allies four months after disputed election
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced fresh sanctions targeting senior officials within Nicolás Maduro’s regime, marking four months since the...
France cites Netanyahu immunity from ICC arrest, sparks backlash
The French government confirmed Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is shielded by immunity provisions under international law, exempting...
Mayor Adams praises Albanian community at flag-raising ceremony
At a flag-raising ceremony celebrating Albania's independence, New York City Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the vital contributions of the Albanian-American...
Afghanistan Embassy closes amid violent protests in Islamabad
The Afghanistan Embassy in Islamabad has suspended all operations, citing the growing unrest as supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister...
US-France broker ceasefire between Israel-Hezbollah conflict
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect, ending over a year of intense fighting in Lebanon. The...
Mayor Adams celebrates Albania’s legacy at flag-raising ceremony
New York City Mayor Eric Adams honored the Albanian community at flag-raising ceremony commemorating Albania’s 112th Independence Day. Speaking at...
Mayor Adams responds to concerns over public safety, mental health crisis
Mayor Eric Adams has addressed a range of urgent issues facing New Yorkers, from public safety to mental health care...
Bangladesh govt responds to India’s statement on domestic affairs, reaffirms commitment to justice, religious harmony
The Government of Bangladesh has expressed “utter dismay and deep sense of hurt” over a recent statement issued by India’s...
Israel has introduced new entry requirement for visa-exempt countries starting 2025
Israel has introduced planned to implement a new entry requirement for tourists from visa-exempt countries, requiring travelers to complete an...
NATO Assembly urges missile transfers to Ukraine
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly, meeting in Montreal, Canada, has adopted a resolution urging member states to supply Ukraine with intermediate-range...
Mayor Adams hosts first Polish Heritage celebration at Gracie Mansion
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a breakfast reception at Gracie Mansion today to honor the Polish-American community, recognizing their immense contributions...
South African property market rebounds amid renewed confidence
South African residential property market is showing signs of a rebound, with 84% of respondents in the Absa Homeowner Sentiment...
Trump vows day-one tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to reintroduce steep tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada on his first day...
New York fines GEICO, Travelers $11.3M over cybersecurity failures
New York has imposed $11.3 million in fines on auto insurers GEICO and Travelers for cybersecurity failures that exposed the...
North Korea dismantles south-built power lines, escalates border tensions
North Korea is reportedly dismantling power transmission lines that once supplied electricity to the shuttered Kaesong industrial complex, a move...
Mayor Adams swears in Jessica Tisch as 48th NYPD commissioner
Mayor Eric Adams swore in Jessica Tisch as the city’s 48th police commissioner, marking a significant milestone in the department's...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: The Updated Financial Plan Puts Working-Class New Yorkers First and Makes Our City Safer and More Affordable
From day one, we have put New Yorkers first, working to make this city safer, more affordable, and more livable....
Former Bronx assemblyman Michael Blake joins crowded NYC mayoral race
Michael Blake, a former Bronx assemblyman and Obama White House aide, has officially announced his candidacy for New York City...
EU targets Chinese firms in landmark sanctions over aid to Russia
The European Union is moving to impose visa bans and asset freezes on Chinese companies and individuals accused of supporting...
Egypt warns against regional escalation amid ongoing tensions
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty has issued a stark warning against escalating tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing Egypt's...
UAE authorities arrrest suspects in connection with murder of Moldovan national
The United Arab Emirates has apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement in the killing of Zvi Kogan, a Moldovan national...
China urges probing ‘common disputes’ amid wave of deadly attacks
Amid a string of violent crimes that have left dozens dead and injured, Chinese officials are calling for heightened scrutiny...
Trump finalizes key cabinet, security appointments
President-elect Donald Trump unveiled a wave of high-profile appointments over the weekend, rounding out his economic, healthcare, and national security...
G7 ministers meet in Italy amid global crises, US transition
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) nations are meeting in the historic town of Fiuggi, Italy, for the...
Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price to N970 as Christmas gesture for Nigerians
Dangote Refinery has reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N990 per litre to...
Hezbollah escalates conflict with unprecedented missile barrage on Tel Aviv
Hezbollah launched an unprecedented attack on Tel Aviv and southern Israel on Sunday, deploying dozens of missiles and strike drones,...
UK warns of Russian cyber threat as NATO gathers in London
The Kremlin is poised to escalate cyber warfare against the United Kingdom and its allies to undermine support for Ukraine,...
Bolton slams Trump’s counterterrorism pick as ‘conman’
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has sharply criticized Sebastian Gorka, the president-elect’s newly announced appointee to lead counterterrorism efforts,...
NY landlords to notify tenants of bedbug infestations under new law
New York landlords will soon be required to notify tenants of bedbug infestations within 72 hours, following a bill signed...
AU urges South Sudan to expedite participation in Tumaini peace talks
The African Union (AU) has called on South Sudan’s government to quickly engage in the Tumaini Initiative peace talks in...
Romania votes in presidential election poised for nationalist-leftist showdown
Romania have decided to head to the polls on November 24 for a presidential election that could set up a...
Saudi EXIM hosts global experts to tackle evolving trade risks
The Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) convened global risk experts in Riyadh for the Berne Union's Country Risk Specialist Meeting,...
Philippine VP Duterte threatens to kill President Marcos
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte sparked shockwaves Saturday by publicly stating she had contracted an assassin to target President Ferdinand...
AU rejects Sudan’s return without civilian-led government
The African Union (AU) has reaffirmed its refusal to reinstate Sudan’s membership, suspended after the October 2021 military coup, until...
Russia expands scholarships for African in higher education push
Russia has announced a significant increase in scholarships for African students, continuing its efforts to strengthen ties with the continent...
Mayor Adams pledges support for community-led Roy Wilkins Park maanagement
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a dynamic Community Conversation in Jamaica, Queens, focusing on the city's progress, pressing issues, and ongoing...
NYC creates 15,000 apprenticeships, surpasses key workforce goal
New York City has created over 15,000 apprenticeship opportunities since 2021, Mayor Eric Adams announced, surpassing the halfway mark toward...
