Yunus lands in Bangladesh to lead caretaker government
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has declared there is "a lot of work to be done" in Bangladesh, as he arrived...
Year: 2024
Korea tech tycoon charged in K-pop share rigging case
South Korean technology tycoon, Kim Beom-su, who is also known as Brian Kim, has been indicted on charges of stock...
Kenyan youth call for ‘mother of all protests’ as president swears in new cabinet
Young protesters in Kenya returned to the capital’s streets for an eighth week of demonstrations on Thursday as President William...
US, Egypt, Qatar call on Israel and Hamas to resume talks
The United States, Egypt and Qatar have released a joint statement calling on Israel and Hamas to resume negotiations over...
Putin accuses Ukraine of ‘major provocation’ in attack on Russia’s Kursk
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of a “major provocation” after Moscow said it was battling a major cross-border...
NYPD: Man who went on a stabbing spree in Queens faces attempted murder charges
A man has been arrested and remains in custody at the 106th Precinct after allegedly stabbing two people in Queens...
Last missing Israeli victim of Hamas attack declared dead
The last person listed as missing from the Hamas attack on Israel 10 months ago has been identified as killed,...
Polish man jailed for four months for punching Danish PM
A Polish man has been found guilty of assault after punching Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.A court in the capital...
UK witnesses worst unrest in over a decade, fueled by far-right, anti-immigration sentiment
The fatal stabbing of three young girls at a dance class in the seaside town of Southport, in the north...
City comptroller audit finds city mismanaged contract with migrant services provider
On Tuesday, the city comptroller’s office has released an audit of the embattled migrant services provider, DocGo. It found that...
China moon samples reveal water molecules in groundbreaking discovery, scientists say
As Chinese scientists analyzed the soil samples that their lunar probe brought back from the moon, they realized something groundbreaking:...
Gunmen kill New Zealand helicopter pilot in new attack in Indonesia’s restive Papua region
Gunmen stormed a helicopter and killed its New Zealand pilot shortly after it landed in Indonesia’s restive Papua region on...
Nigeria, Australia, several other countries warn about travel to UK amid riots
Nigeria, Australia, Indonesia and a number of other countries have warned their citizens about traveling to the UK, as a...
Hochul needs congestion pricing plan before Nov. 5, N.Y. Democrats say
Gov. Kathy Hochul needs to give an answer sooner than later about where she stands on the future of congestion...
Adams defends 2021 campaign amid report of fiscal issues
Mayor Eric Adams publicly responded Monday to news reports that his 2021 mayoral campaign was recently flagged for fiscal issues....
Two tourists pushed onto subway tracks in unprovoked attack, police say
Two tourists from Mexico were pushed onto the subway tracks in Manhattan Monday morning, police said. The women, who were...
Sudan army bombs Darfur camp days after famine declaration
Sudanese warplanes bombed a famine-hit camp for displaced people in North Darfur on Sunday evening, killing children and wounding others,...
Bangladesh prime minister resigns as deadly anti-government rallies grip nation
The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, resigned on Monday after weeks of deadly anti-government demonstrations gripped the South Asian...
Saudi National Bank reports SR10.3 billion net profit in first half of 2024
Saudi National Bank (SNB) announced a net profit increase to SR10.3 billion at the end of the first half of...
Saudi National Bank reports SR10.3 billion net profit in first half of 2024
Saudi National Bank (SNB) announced a net profit increase to SR10.3 billion at the end of the first half of...
U.S. swimmer Bobby Finke wins Olympic gold, sets record in 1,500-meter freestyle
Bobby Finke won gold and set a world record in the 1,500-meter freestyle Sunday, giving the United States a huge...
F-16 fighter jets arrive in Ukraine that Zelenskyy says will boost fight against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the newly arrived F-16 fight jets will boost the country's war effort against Russia. Two...
Rocket barrage launched from southern Lebanon toward Israel amid escalating tensions
A rocket barrage was launched from southern Lebanon toward Israel early Sunday, according to media reports.Israeli Channel 14 reported that...
Israeli negotiating team leaves Cairo over disagreements with Netanyahu
An Israeli negotiating team left Cairo and returned to Tel Aviv shortly after arriving Saturday to resume discussions on a...
Secretary of Defense rescinds plea deals with alleged Sept. 11 planners
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has rescinded the plea deal reached with three Sept. 11 attack defendants, including alleged mastermind...
Americans freed in Russia prisoner swap reunite with families
Three Americans including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who were freed in a prisoner swap deal with Russia, have...
Kim Jong Un wants Donald Trump back, elite North Korean defector says
Donald Trump returning to the White House would be “a once-in-a-thousand-year opportunity” for North Korea, according to a man in...
Mourners gather as Hamas leader Haniyeh is buried in Qatar
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Iran on Wednesday, has been buried in Qatar.Funeral prayers were held at...
NCVC enforces strict prohibition on illegal firewood and charcoal production
The National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) has reiterated the prohibition against producing charcoal and firewood from...
Russia frees US journalist, former US Marine in historic prisoner swap
A major prisoner exchange between Russia, the US and four European countries is underway in the Turkish capital Ankara.Three US...
Hudson River Park celebrates 24 years of blues, BBQ
Brooklyn native Alexis P. Suter has been singing for as long as she can remember. These days, she is teamed...
GCC states to initiate FTA negotiations with Indonesia
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met on Wednesday with Indonesian Minister of Trade Dr. Zulkifli Hasan...
Two police sergeants shot and injured in Lower Manhattan, police say
Two police sergeants were shot and injured while responding to an armed robbery in Lower Manhattan Thursday afternoon, and the...
China’s CSCES, Siemens Energy to renovate Baiji power plant
The Iraqi cabinet decided on Tuesday to sign a tripartite agreement to rehabilitate the Baiji Gas Fired Power Plant 2...
American forces strikes “combatants” south of Baghdad
American forces carried out an air strike on “combatants” south of Baghdad on Tuesday who were attempting to launch drones...
Spanish Prime Minister declines to testify in corruption investigation involving wife
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez opted not to testify before a judge at the presidential complex on Tuesday as part...
Six British lawmakers enter race to lead defeated Conservative Party
Six British lawmakers entered the race to lead the defeated Conservative Party by Monday’s deadline, setting the stage for a...
Fresh protests in Venezuela as anger grows at disputed election result
Fresh protests have broken out in the Venezuelan capital Caracas after the disputed result of the country's presidential election. Thousands...
Israel claims it killed senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut
Israel says it has killed a top Hezbollah commander after carrying out a strike on a southern suburb of the...
Gambian diplomat Mamadou Tangara envisions bright future for Commonwealth nations, bids for SG role
As the Commonwealth of Nations seeks new leadership, Gambian diplomat, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, the current Minister for Foreign Affairs, has...
Iran to undercut Trump campaign, Russia doing opposite, U.S. officials indicate
Iran has started an influence campaign designed to undercut the candidacy of former President Donald Trump, U.S. officials indicated Monday,...
Biden lays out plan for Supreme Court reforms, saying “extreme opinions” have undermined confidence
President Biden delivered his long-awaited proposal to reform the Supreme Court on Monday at the Lyndon B. Johnson Library in...
Attorney talks about death of Christin Emile
The family of Christin Emile, who was killed by police, took to the steps of City Hall on Monday days...
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from Harris running mate contention
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has withdrawn from consideration to become Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, the Democrat confirmed...
Ukrainians honor soldiers killed in prison blast
Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians gathered at Kyiv’s Independence Square on Sunday to commemorate the second anniversary of an...
Venezuela’s Maduro declared winner in disputed vote
President Nicolás Maduro has won Venezuela's presidential election, according to partial results published by the electoral council. The head of...
Italy PM Meloni vows to ‘relaunch’ ties with China
Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni has vowed to "relaunch" relations with China as she began her first visit to Beijing...
Lebanon fears dangerous new phase in Hezbollah-Israel fighting
Since October, the near-daily cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah, the powerful Iranian-backed militia and political movement in Lebanon, have...
Israeli attacks kill at least 19 Palestinians, including children, across Gaza
Israeli attacks killed at least 19 Palestinians, including children, and injured numerous others across Gaza on Sunday, according to health...
Venezuelans vote in crucial rlection as opposition challenges maduro
Venezuelans has headed to the polls on Sunday to participate in a highly consequential presidential election, where long-time leader Nicolas...
You won’t have to vote after this election-Trump to Christians
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has made a bold statement to Christians on Friday, suggesting that if they vote for...
Israel pledges strong response against Hezbollah after deadly rocket attack
Israel has announced on Sunday its intention to launch a significant retaliation against Hezbollah, holding the Iran-backed group responsible for...
French train networks partially restores services after sabotage ahead of Olympics opening
French railway company SNCF announced Saturday that it has made progress in partially restoring high-speed train services after acts of...
French train networks partially restores services after sabotage ahead of Olympics opening
French railway company SNCF announced Saturday that it has made progress in partially restoring high-speed train services after acts of...
IOC apologizes for mistaking South Korean athletes for North Koreans at Olympic opening ceremony
Olympic Games organizers issued a public apology for mistakenly introducing South Korea's athletes as North Korea during the opening ceremony...
Leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel arrested in Texas
One of the world's biggest drug lords, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, has been arrested by...
North Korea hackers trying to steal nuclear secrets, US, UK warn
North Korean hackers are attempting to steal nuclear and military secrets from governments and private companies around the world, the...
Nikki Haley offers no apologies for what she said about Trump during primary
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley offered no apologies Thursday for the “tough things” she said about Donald Trump during...
‘Monster’ fires destroys half of historic Canadian town
Huge, fast-moving wildfires have destroyed up to half of the historic Canadian town of Jasper, officials say, and the blazes...
Kamala Harris tells Netanyahu ‘it is time’ to end war in Gaza
US Vice President Kamala Harris, who's expected to be the Democratic nominee for November's presidential election, has held what she...
