Hamas signals readiness for cease-fire, Israeli hostage deal
Senior Hamas official Basem Naim stated Thursday that the group is open to a cease-fire and willing to release Israeli...
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Kyrgyzstan loses 3-0 to UAE in World Cup qualifier
The Kyrgyzstan national football team faced a tough 3-0 loss against the UAE in the fifth round of the 2026...
Iran vows ‘regret-inducing’ response to Israeli strike
Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, Deputy Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), vowed that Iran would respond forcefully to...
Erdogan, Qatari Emir Al Thani meet in Ankara, pledge stronger strategic alliance
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Ankara on Thursday with an...
NYC Council passes historic ban on mandatory broker fees for renters
The New York City Council voted on Wednesday to ban mandatory broker fees for renters, passing the Fairness in Apartment...
NYC launches drone program for faster emergency response
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has introduced the city's new "Drone as First Responder" (DFR) program, aimed at transforming...
Iran: Industry minister Mohammad Atabak involved in car accident, escapes major injury
Iran's Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade, Mohammad Atabak, was involved in a car accident early Thursday morning near Karaj,...
BRICS offers Turkey partner country status, Turkish minister Omer Bolat confirms
Turkey has been extended an offer to become a "partner country" within the BRICS group, Trade Minister Omer Bolat confirmed...
CIA official charged with leaking Israeli strike plans on Iran
A CIA official has been charged with leaking classified information detailing Israeli military preparations for a potential retaliatory strike on...
How early symptoms of diabetes can save your life
Diabetes, a chronic condition impacting millions, often progresses silently, making early recognition of symptoms essential for prevention and management. Diabetes,...
EU pushes Mercosur trade deal despite French resistance
In a renewed effort to finalize a 25-year trade negotiation, the European Union (EU) and South America’s Mercosur bloc are...
Buffalo residents convicted in SNAP fraud, ordered to repay over $86,000
New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang announced significant outcomes in two welfare fraud cases, resulting in one Buffalo...
Mayor Eric Adams praises committee’s decision, ending long-standing exclusion
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has commended the Richmond County St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee for their groundbreaking decision...
US strikes Iran-linked weapons facility in Syria after attack
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed airstrikes on an Iranian-backed militia's weapons storage facility in Syria, following a...
Biden celebrates 75 years of U.S.-Indonesia relations, strengthens Indo-Pacific ties
President Joe Biden took to his official Facebook page today to highlight a significant milestone in U.S. foreign relations. He...
UAE condemns Israeli minister’s call for West Bank annexation
The United Arab Emirates has issued a sharp condemnation of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s recent statements advocating for Israeli...
PM Narendra Modi to visit Nigeria, Brazil, Guyana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from November 16, 2024, to strengthen bilateral ties...
Tackling food deserts and empowering communities in New York City
Food deserts continue to challenge New York City communities, affecting over 1 million residents who lack convenient access to fresh,...
N Korea ratifies defense pact with Russia, sends 12,000 troops to ukraine conflict
North Korea solidified its military alliance with Russia on Tuesday by ratifying a landmark defense treaty, committing both nations to...
Judge delays Trump sentencing decision post-election
A Manhattan judge has agreed to postpone key rulings on former President Donald Trump’s conviction and sentencing, offering prosecutors time...
Iran, Russia, Turkey unite to condemn Israeli actions, call for ceasefire in Gaza
Iran, Russia, and Turkey issued a joint statement Tuesday condemning what they described as "the crimes of the Zionist regime"...
Mauritius opposition leader claims sweeping vote win
Opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam has declared a sweeping victory for his Alliance of Change coalition in Mauritius, claiming all 60...
NYC closes migrant shelters as crisis eases, hotels prepare for next chapter
New York City is winding down its emergency shelter operations as migrant numbers drop, signaling a shift from crisis mode...
New Zealand apologizes for abuse of 200,000 in state, faith-based car
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon issued an “unreserved” apology to the more than 200,000 survivors who endured “horrific” abuse...
Trump to name Marco Rubio as US Secretary of State
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly poised to name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State, a move that...
Kremlin denies reports of Putin-Trump call over Ukraine conflict
The Kremlin has firmly denied a report claiming a phone call took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S....
FTX sues Binance for $1.8b over 2021 share repurchase
The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has filed a lawsuit against its former competitor Binance, seeking nearly $1.8 billion. The suit,...
Uganda, DRC join forces to combat cross-border crime
The commitment was forged during a two-day summit in Uganda's Arua City, bringing together over 60 leaders from both countries,...
Mental health challenges in New York City
Urban living in New York City poses significant Mental Health challenges, affecting residents across age groups and backgrounds (American Psychological...
Philippines enacts laws to assert South China Sea claims, sparking Beijing tension
The Philippines has enacted two laws that assert its maritime boundaries in the South China Sea, triggering a sharp rebuke...
Elon Musk endorses Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, threw his support behind Senator Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader in a...
Bahrain MPs push two-year cap on expats in public sector
Bahrain MPs have introduced a proposal to cap expatriate contracts in the public sector at two years, aiming to prioritize...
US, UK launch new Strikes in Yemen amid tensions over Gaza conflict
U.S. and U.K. fighter jets have launched Strikes in Yemen Saada province, hitting the Ar Rahaba region twice in what...
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine hit record, Moscow defends against Ukrainian attacks
Ukrainian air defenses faced a record-breaking wave of 145 Russian drone overnight, surpassing the previous high of 135 on October...
Paris deploys 4,000 police for high-risk France-Israel match after Amsterdam violence
Paris has planned to deploy 4,000 police officers and 1,600 stadium staff for heightened security at Thursday’s France-Israel UEFA Nations...
Taliban joins UN Climate Summit for first time as Afghanistan faces escalating climate crisis
A Taliban-led delegation from Afghanistan arrived in Azerbaijan on Sunday to attend the UN Climate Change Conference, COP29, marking Afghanistan’s...
New York State Parks employee dies battling Hudson Valley wildfires
A New York State Parks employee was tragically killed while fighting wildfires in Orange County's Greenwood Lake area on Saturday....
Mayor Adams to end controversial migrant debit card program amid growing criticism
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has decided to end a pilot program that provided prepaid debit cards to migrants...
North Korean hackers exploit cloud services to deploy malware, target critical sectors
North Korean cyber actors, including groups like Kimsuky and ScarCruft, have intensified their cyberattacks by exploiting cloud-based services such as...
Healthcare investors split on Trump’s second term
Healthcare investors are grappling with mixed emotions following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election. While many are hopeful that...
Reactions erupt as Nigerian mother condemns teacher for unprofessional grading of daughter’s homework
A concerned mother has sparked a heated debate among educators after condemning a teacher for the unprofessional marking and grading...
Tensions escalate as U.S. accuses Iran of assassination plot against president-elect Trump
In a shocking development that heightens already strained U.S.-Iran relations, the U.S. Justice Department has formally accused Iran of plotting...
Activist calls for EU to acknowledge Turkish Cypriots’ rights amid OTS controversy
In a strongly worded letter to Josep Borrell Fontelles, the High Representative of the European Union, Ibrahim Kurtulus, a prominent...
Pelosi faults Biden for Democrats’ loss, says “It would have been different”
In a candid interview, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pointed a finger at President Joe Biden for the Democrats' recent...
China slams new Philippine maritime laws, summons ambassador
China has strongly objected to two new Philippine laws establishing maritime boundaries over contested South China Sea areas, arguing that...
NYC sues vape distributor over illegal flavored e-cigarette sales targeting youth
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced today a federal lawsuit against Price Point Distributors, Inc., accusing the Long Island-based...
US probes racist texts invoking slavery after Trump victory
Federal and state authorities are investigating a wave of disturbing text messages targeting Black individuals across the United States, invoking...
Putin signals possible military alliance with N Korea despite sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin have suggested Thursday that Russia may consider holding joint military exercises with North Korea, a move...
Adams breaks ground on Harbor School expansion for green jobs
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, joined by key city officials, broke ground today on a transformative expansion of the...
Biden to address nation following Trump’s surprising election win
President Joe Biden will address the nation on Thursday following former President Donald Trump’s unexpected and decisive victory, a result...
China braces for tensions with US as Trump returns to White House
As President Xi Jinping congratulated Donald Trump on his U.S. election victory Thursday, he has called for strengthened dialogue between...
New York enshrines LGBTQIA, civil rights in state constitution
New York voters have approved Proposition One, an amendment that enshrines protections for LGBTQIA rights and other civil rights in...
Bank of England set to cut rates amid inflation worries from Trump, UK budget
The Bank of England has announced second rate cut in three months today, as inflation dips to its lowest level...
Mayor Adams commits to upholding NYC values amidst Trump presidency
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has addressed the city today, assuring New Yorkers that the administration is fully prepared...
Immigrant advocates vow to fight Trump’s deportation agenda following election victory
In response to Donald Trump’s election as the 47th President of the United States, immigrant advocates in New York are...
Hurricane Rafael knocks out Cuba’s power grid as storm sweeps across Island
Hurricane Rafael barreled across western Cuba on Wednesday, leaving widespread devastation in its wake as it became the latest storm...
India to host 2025 Quad Summit with Trump representing US
India will host the 2025 Quad Summit, welcoming a newly-elected President Donald Trump to represent the United States. The decision...
Biden faces calls to ramp up military aid to Ukraine before Trump’s potential return
As Trump’s potential return to the White House looms, President Joe Biden has faced mounting calls to increase and expedite...
Mayor Adams celebrates voter approval of key NYC propositions
New York City voters have shown overwhelming support for Propositions 1 through 5, marking a significant step in reforming the...
World leaders react as Trump declares victory in 2024 U.S election
World leaders have reacted swiftly and decisively, revealing a spectrum of expectations, hopes, and concerns for the future of international...
