UK PM Keir Starmer calls for global crackdown on people-smugglers
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a stark warning about the threat posed by people-smuggling gangs that ferry migrants...
Month: November 2024
Moldova’s Pro-EU President claims victory amid allegations of Russian meddling
Moldova’s pro-European Union President, Maia Sandu, claimed a second term Sunday, winning with 55.41 percent of the vote against Alexandr...
Former NYC firefighters tour Ireland with 9/11 steel memorial
A piece of history and a powerful symbol of resilience arrived in Ballinasloe last week, as former New York City...
EU’s Borrell sounds alarm on N Korea-Russia alliance in visit to S Korea
The European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, met with South Korean officials in Seoul on Monday, addressing mounting concerns over...
MTA to suspend train service to Rockaways for four months in 2025 for repairs
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York has announced that train service to the Rockaways will be suspended for...
Japan bolsters defense with successful launch of new H3 rocket
Japan has taken a significant step in enhancing its military capabilities by successfully launching a defense satellite aboard its new...
Hochul calls Republican voters ‘anti-American’
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has criticized Republican voters, branding them as “anti-American” during an appearance on MSNBC. Hochul’s comments...
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy launches initiative to strengthen economic ties with Nigeria
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arrived in Nigeria on Sunday for his inaugural official visit to Africa. His trip...
Lightning strike kills 13 children in Ugandan refugee camp
In a heart-wrenching incident at the Palabek Refugee Settlement in northwestern Uganda, a fierce lightning strike during a church service...
UNICEF reports critical healthcare access for millions amid ongoing crisis in Afghanistan
UNICEF has highlighted the urgent needs and ongoing efforts in Afghanistan during September 2024. Over six million individuals accessed vital...
Spain mobilizes thousands of troops, police amid deadly flooding crisis
Spain has deploying an unprecedented 10,000 personnel 5,000 soldiers and 5,000 police as the nation grapples with its deadliest natural...
New York City declares drought watch as water conservation becomes urgent priority
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared a citywide drought watch, urging residents to conserve water and directing city...
Khamenei vows “decisive response” as U.S, Israel tensions with Iran escalate
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning to the U.S. and Israel over recent military actions, cautioning...
New York launches “Watershed Superhero” contest to inspire young environmentalists
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has launched the 20th annual “Create a Watershed Superhero” poster contest,...
Lavrov slams Turkey’s arms supply to Ukraine, casting doubt on mediation role
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has denounced Turkey's continued supply of arms to Ukraine, asserting that Turkish arms are directly...
Kemi Badenoch makes history as first black woman to lead UK conservatives
Kemi Badenoch has made history as the first Black woman to lead the British Conservative Party, winning 57% of the...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Improving New Yorkers’ Quality of Life Block by Block
Recently, I was with community leaders and senior officials in our administration on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, which is one...
NYC schools close Friday to honor Diwali
New York City schools have been authorized to close on Friday to honor Diwali, the Festival of Lights, marking the...
Judge blocks Elon Musk’s bid to move voter prize case to federal court
A Pennsylvania judge has denied Elon Musk’s attempt to move a lawsuit concerning his controversial $1.3 million voter giveaway to...
South Carolina executes Richard Moore amid broad plea for clemency
The trial judge, a former prison director, and Moore’s family, South Carolina executed Richard Moore by lethal injection on Friday....
Japan plans automated cargo corridor to tackle driver shortage, cut emissions
Japan has announced its plan to develop an automated cargo transport corridor linking Tokyo and Osaka, a project the government...
NYC illuminates support for Alzheimer’s awareness month
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that City Hall and the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building will...
Bangladeshi-American leader condemns Trump’s statement on Bangladesh, calls allegations “baseless”
Prominent Bangladeshi-American activist Kausar Mumin has issued a strong rebuke of former President Donald Trump’s recent social media statement alleging...
Algeria: President pardons jailed media mogul, pro-democracy activists
Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has pardoned prominent media figure Ihsane El Kadi, freeing him from a seven-year prison sentence. The...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces critical court hearing amid bribery charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to return to court this Friday, battling federal corruption charges that threaten...
“The only time Yasser Arafat didn’t tell me the truth” — Clinton reflects on missed peace opportunity
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton expressed deep-seated emotions and insights into the failed peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians....
Mayor Adams calls on New Yorkers to report subway surfing, unveils life-saving tech
Mayor Eric Adams has urged the public to combat the alarming rise of subway surfing following the tragic deaths of...
U.S. presses China for action as North Korean troops aid Russia in Ukraine conflict
The United States and South Korea have called upon China to leverage its considerable influence over Russia and North Korea,...
Armenia to host UN biodiversity conference in 2026
Armenia has been chosen to host the next United Nations biodiversity conference, COP17, in 2026, marking a significant milestone for...
