Mayor Adams dismisses resignation rumors surrounding interim Police Commissioner Tom Donlon
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has reiterated on Friday that interim Police Commissioner Tom Donlon will remain at the...
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Turkey, Serbia explore joint military drone production
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on October 11 their nations' interest in jointly producing...
U.S. soldier sentenced to 14 years for attempted ISIS collaboration in plot against American troops
A U.S. Army soldier from Ohio has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for attempting to aid ISIS...
Pakistan’s ban on civil rights group risks alienating Pashtun minority
Pakistan's recent decision to ban the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), a prominent civil rights organization advocating for the rights of...
Biden mobilizes federal response to hurricane recovery efforts in Florida
President Joe Biden has announced on his official Facebook page that FEMA, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Florida...
Japan: Prime Minister demands accountability from China amid rising tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pressed Chinese Premier Li Qiang for a “full explanation” regarding a recent airspace intrusion by...
NYC launches $48 million initiative to replace lead water lines in vulnerable communities
In a significant move towards ensuring safe drinking water for all New Yorkers, Mayor Eric Adams today announced an expansion...
North Korea warns of retaliation over alleged South Korea drones flights near Pyongyang
Tensions between North and South Korea escalated dramatically on Friday as North Korea warns south Korea of flying drones over...
Japanese atomic bomb survivors win Nobel Peace Prize
The Japanese grassroots organization Nihon Hidankyo, comprised of atomic bomb survivors, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel...
On Yom Kippur, New York Jews plan to honor Palestinian lives in mourning service
On Yom Kippur, a group of hundreds of New York Jews will gather at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn for...
Mayor Adams unveils PATH initiative to tackle homelessness in NYC subways
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside NYPD Interim Commissioner Thomas G. Donlon and Department of Social Services Commissioner Molly...
TD Bank pay $3 billion fine for cartel money laundering
TD Bank will pay $3 billion to settle charges of failing to monitor money laundering by drug cartels, regulators announced...
Blinken warning ASEAN of China’s ‘dangerous’ actions in Sea disputes
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has issued a stark warning to Southeast Asian leaders ASEAN on Friday, highlighting China's...
U.S. government moves to break up google, sparking concerns over tech monopoly
In a historic move reminiscent of the AT&T breakup in 1982, the U.S. government is considering break up on the...
Russian strike kills eight in fresh attack on Ukrainian port
Russian missiles have hit a civilian container ship at a port in Ukraine's Odesa region, killing eight people, according to...
NYC launches cannabis loan fund to boost equity in growing industry
New York City has taken a major step in supporting its emerging cannabis industry with the launch of the Cannabis...
South Korean Novelist Han Kang won Nobel Literature Prize
Han Kang, the acclaimed South Korean author of The Vegetarian, has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, making her...
Ukrainian drone hits Russian arms depot
A Ukrainian drone struck an important arms depot inside Russian, the Ukraine military said on Wednesday, three weeks after another...
JetBlue makes history with nonstop flight to St. Vincent, Grenadines
JetBlue has officially launched its inaugural nonstop flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to St. Vincent...
China offers development opportunities to Australia amid strengthening ties
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has emphasized China's readiness to offers development opportunities to Australia during a pivotal meeting with Australian...
WHO South-East Asia sets ambitious 2026 goal for measles, Rubella elimination
The World Health Organization's (WHO) South-East Asia Region has extended its target for the elimination of measles and rubella to...
“How Lincoln Hospital CEO, Chief of Staff nearly canceled Healthy Lifestyle Campaign in Bronx,” SMD discloses
Sheikh Musa Drammeh, co-founder of Healthy Lifestyle Lifespan, has shared how a last-minute cancellation of his campaign at Lincoln Hospital...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Op-Ed: Keeping New Yorkers Safe and Warm This Fall and Winter
New Yorkers deserve safe, warm, and comfortable living conditions during fall and winter, and the city is here to make...
Pakistan prepares to host high-profile SCO summit amid domestic turmoil
Pakistan has set to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government on October 15-16, a major...
Babcock marks milestone in royal Navy expansion with steel cutting of HMS formidable
Babcock has marked a significant milestone in naval defense with the cutting of steel for HMS Formidable, the third vessel...
Russia demands central role in Armenian-Azerbaijani transport links
Russia has declared that Armenia and Azerbaijan can only open their borders to trade and travel "with Russia’s participation," according...
New York,NJ lead multistate lawsuits against TikTok over youth mental health concerns
New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside more than a dozen other state attorneys general, has filed lawsuits against TikTok....
Taiwan prepares for China’s military drills, satellite launched on national day
As Taiwan approaches its national day on October 10, Premier Cho Jung-tai has declared that the government is “prepared” for...
Mekong River Commission (MRC)delays flood warning app amid criticism over acccessibility
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has postponed the release of its much-anticipated “One Mekong” app, which was designed to provide...
Resignation rocks Adams administration amid federal investigation
Sheena Wright, the First Deputy Mayor under Mayor Eric Adams, has resigned, adding to the growing list of high-profile departures...
Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to pioneers of Artificial Intelligence
The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded on Tuesday to John Hopfield from Princeton University and Geoffrey Hinton from the...
ASEAN diplomats gather in Laos for high-stakes pre-summit talks
Top diplomats from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened on Tuesday in Vientiane, Laos. The meeting, chaired by...
SUNY, Wadsworth Center partner to launch pioneering global health platform
The State University of New York (SUNY) Global Health Institute (GHI) and the New York State Department of Health’s Wadsworth...
Saied secured landslide victory amidst crippling crackdown
Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has secured a commanding victory in the latest election, tightening his hold on power after a...
Biden offers support to Florida amid hurricane crisis
President Biden has offers support to Florida officials for updates on recovery efforts and preparations. Speaking with Florida Governor Ron...
Premier called for restraint amid heightened tensions with China ahead of satellite launch
Premier Cho Jung-tai has called on China to exercise restraint as the neighboring superpower prepares for a satellite launch that...
Russia claims victory in drone Defense amid escalating tensions in Belgorod
Russia Defense Ministry has announced early on October 8 that its air defense systems successfully thwarted a Ukrainian drone assault,...
Supreme Court to consider ghost guns rule amid rising gun violence concerns
The Supreme Court is set to weigh in on a pivotal case regarding the Biden administration’s regulation of ghost gun...
US CENTCOM chief visits Israel amid rising tensions with Iran
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General Michael Kurilla visits Israel for high-level talks with Israeli military officials, focusing on the...
Biden orders additional troops for Hurricane Helene response ahead of Tropical Storm Milton
President Joe Biden orders the deployment of 500 more active-duty troops to aid in recovery efforts in Western North Carolina...
Maye Musk sparks controversy over alleged voter fraud comments on X
Maye Musk, mother of tech billionaire Elon Musk, found herself at the center of a voter fraud controversy after her...
South Korea pledges $1.9 billion in infrastructure loans to Philippines
South Korea has committed to providing $1.9 billion in low-interest loans to the Philippines, marking a major boost in economic...
UN Refugee chief urged cease-fire amid escalating Lebanon crisis,
The UN High Commissional for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has urged for an immediate cease-fire and a surge in humanitarian support...
Israel’s enduring conflict: Security challenges in a volatile region
In the complex geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, few countries encapsulate the challenges on security and survival like Israel....
Musk join Trump on campaign trail, raises alarms over democracy’s future
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk join Trump campaign in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, delivering a stark warning about the future...
Maldives president Muizzu visit India to mend diplomatic relations
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has embarked on his inaugural state visit to India since taking office last year. Arriving in...
Israel will win with or without their support” – Netanyahu rebukes Macron’s call to halt arms deliveries
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent call to stop arms deliveries to Israel...
UNICEF airlifts life-saving vaccines to combat Cholera, other outbreaks in Sudan
A UNICEF-chartered aircraft landed in Port Sudan early this morning carrying 1.4 million doses of oral cholera vaccines. This significant...
Iran expresses solidarity with Bosnia, Herzegovina after flooding
The Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed its sympathies to Bosnia and Herzegovina following devastating floods caused by heavy rains. ...
US, Saudi cooperation focuses on humanitarian aid, regional stability
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has engaged in a crucial conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan...
Ugandan military threatens to expel US ambassador over alleged disrespect to President Museveni
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued an ultimatum to the U.S. Ambassador, William Popp: apologize to President Yoweri Museveni or leave Uganda...
Royal New Zealand Navy Vessel runs aground during reef survey in Samoa
A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, the HMNZS Manawanui, has run aground near the southern coast of Upolu, Samoa, while...
Mayor Eric Adams celebrates Korean culture at annual parade in Korea town
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has joined the vibrant Korean community in Korea town today for their annual parade,...
Congolese launches long-awaited mpox vaccination drive
Congolese authorities have begun vaccination against mpox, rolling out 265,000 doses donated by the European Union and the U.S. in...
President Biden administration launches major relief effort ahead of Hurricane Helene
In a proactive response to the impending threat of Hurricane Helene, President Biden has taken to Twitter earlier today to...
Mayor Eric Adams brushes off calls for resign, amid sccandal
Facing a recent poll indicating a significant portion of New Yorkers believe he should resign, Mayor Eric Adams remains defiant,...
Italy suspends Schengen visas for Somali passport holders amid fraud concerns
The Italy Embassy has suspended the issuance of Schengen visas to Somali passport holders in Somalia, dealing a significant blow...
Indian troops eliminate 31 suspected Maoist rebels
Indian troops killed at least 31 suspected Maoist rebels in a fierce nine-hour battle in the Abhujmaad forest of Chhattisgarh...
NYC: Children affected by New York Nurse’s fraudulent vaccine scheme barred from school
A suburban New York school district has taken a dramatic step in response to a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination scheme orchestrated...
Russian envoy explores business collaboration with Himachal Pradesh in meeting with CM Sukhu
Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, met with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to explore potential business partnerships....
