Saudi Arabia pledges $600b to boost US ties
File Source: The Express Tribune Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has unveiled a $600 billion investment...
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RFK Jr. to retain law firm fees amid HHS nomination
File Source: Modern Healthcare Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and...
Algeria, US strengthen defense Ties with new military cooperation agreement
File Source: The Arab News Algeria and the United States solidified their military partnership on Wednesday by signing a memorandum...
Trump orders shutdown of federal diversity programs
File Source: Youtube President Donald Trump has issued an executive order mandating that all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...
Mayor Adams responds to Hochul’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal
File Source: YouTube New York City Mayor Eric Adams has issued a statement in response to Governor Kathy Hochul's Executive...
Mayor Adams launches public review for midtown south plan to add 10,000 homes
File Source: NYC.gov Mayor Eric Adams, alongside Department of City Planning (DCP) Director and City Planning Commission (CPC) Chair Dan...
Ukraine: Top army psychiatrist arrested in $1m corruption scandal
File Source: BBC Ukraine's chief army psychiatrist has been arrested on charges of "illegal enrichment," accused of amassing over $1...
France warns of health risks from seized ‘aphrodisiac honey’
File Source: Medical Xpress France’s customs officials have issued a stern health warning after uncovering a large number of illegal...
NYC mayor discusses NYPD surge, homelessness initiative, medical debt relief
File Source: NYC.gov Mayor Eric Adams addressed the media in a significant briefing today, reflecting on pivotal moments in American...
Gaza faces devastation as rescue workers tackle enormous damage post-ceasefire
File Source: X Gaza’s residents and rescue workers are grappling with the staggering scale of destruction left by 15 months...
Deportation threat looms for Uyghurs in Thailand Amid growing tensions with China
File Source: X “AP News” Niluper, a Uyghur refugee living in Turkey, has spent the past decade hoping for her...
Trump vows to exit Paris climate agreement, declares National Energy Emergency
File Source: RFI President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his intent to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement,...
Trump begins second term, promises ‘golden age’ for America
File Source: Reuters Donald Trump was inaugurated for a historic second term as president on Monday, delivering a bold vision...
Smotrich threatens to topple Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefire
File Source: Google Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has issued a stark warning to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, vowing...
Kuwait: New ambassador begins diplomatic mission in Mongolia
File Source: Times Kuwait Al-Tuwimer, the newly appointed Ambassador of Kuwait to Mongolia, has presented copies of his credentials to...
NYC braces for major snowstorm, cold snap, urges residents to prepare
New York City has prepared for a major winter storm expected to hit on Sunday, January 19, with snowfall, icy...
NYC prepares for major winter storm with emergency plans in place
As a winter storm looms over New York City, Mayor Eric Adams and his team has briefed the public on...
Mayor Adams wipes out $80m in medical debt for 35,000 New Yorkers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the elimination of $80 million in medical debt for 35,000 working-class New Yorkers....
Israel releases 90 Palestinian women, minors amid Gaza ceasefire
Israel has released 90 Palestinian prisoners, primarily women and minors, following the return of three Israeli hostages by Hamas. The...
TikTok resumes US Service after Trump’s pledge
TikTok has resumed its services to 170 million American users after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to issue an executive order...
Trump signals possible 90-day extension for TikTok ban
US President-elect Donald Trump indicated Saturday that he is "most likely" to grant TikTok a 90-day extension to comply with...
US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on Chinese company over Salt Typhoon hack
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday imposed sanctions on alleged hacker Yin Kecheng and cybersecurity company Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology...
US pledges $117 million in aid to Lebanese Army
The United States has announced it would donate more than $117 million in security assistance for Lebanon's armed forces, as...
UN urges immediate end to violence, protection of children in Sudan
The alarming surge in violence has caused by the rapid escalation of hostilities in Sudan has led to a detrimental...
Israeli security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel’s security cabinet approved the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on Friday. The wider cabinet will convene for a...
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban in US
The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance Ltd.,...
Brazilian govt announces Nigeria’s acceptance as BRICS partner country
Brazilian government on Friday said Nigeria has accepted to be a partner country in the multinational bloc of nations, otherwise...
Lebanon’s PM-designate Salam promises swift government formation
Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam announced on Friday that he has outlined a preliminary vision for his government, which he...
EU commits €120m in Gaza aid amid fragile Israel truce prospects
The European Union has announced a substantial aid package of €120 million to Gaza as the region awaits the implementation...
Sudan denounces US sanctions on armed forces commander
Sudan condemned the U.S. Treasury Department's decision to impose sanctions on General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the leader of the Sudanese...
UN officials meet Zelenskyy to discuss $3.32b humanitarian aid for Ukraine
Senior United Nations officials convened with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv to deliberate on bolstering humanitarian aid for Ukraine...
Mayor Adams addresses progress, healthcare at Town Hall
During the 18th Older Adult Town Hall, Mayor Eric Adams spoke directly to New Yorkers, highlighting the progress made in...
Netanyahu Cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire amid global reactions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet is set to vote on a ceasefire deal with Hamas, potentially ending over 15...
Chinese nationals face trial in Landmark US fentanyl case
Two Chinese nationals, Wang Qingzhou and Chen Yiyi, are standing trial in New York on charges related to the trafficking...
IMO chief to visit Egypt amid Red Sea Houthi attack concerns
The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, will visit Egypt next week to address escalating concerns...
Qatar hosts labor talks with Taliban amid Afghan economic struggles
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced it hosted a joint “labor committee” meeting with Taliban representatives in Doha on Wednesday,...
Mayor Adams unveils $650m mental health initiative
Mayor Eric Adams announced a sweeping $650 million investment in mental health at Bellevue Hospital on Wednesday, emphasizing the city's...
US, Nigeria ink $2m deal to expand Fiber Optic network
The United States and Nigeria have signed a $2,095,000 grant to assess the feasibility of deploying over 90,000 kilometers of...
Cuba to release over 550 prisoners after being cleared from US terror list
Cuba said Tuesday it would release 553 prisoners in response to Washington removing the communist country from its list of...
US SEC sues Elon Musk over late disclosure of Twitter stake
Elon Musk was sued on Tuesday by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which accused the world's richest person of...
Iranian president warns Trump against risking ‘war’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran was not seeking "nuclear weaponry" and warned US President-elect Donald Trump against risking "war"...
South African regulator urges billionaire-backed ARC to divest fresh produce holdings
South Africa's Competition Commission has called on African Rainbow Capital (ARC), backed by billionaire Patrice Motsepe, to divest from one...
North Korea fires missiles in provocative show of strength amid global tensions
North Korea launched multiple missiles into eastern waters on Tuesday, marking its second missile test of 2025. South Korea’s military...
Biden defends foreign policy amid global crises
Ongoing President Joe Biden has defended his foreign policy record, asserting that the U.S. is stronger and its adversaries weaker...
Adams signs bills to streamline health coverage, strengthen school security
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed two new pieces of legislation designed to improve the health insurance enrollment...
Mayor Adams announces plans to boost safety, housing, workforce growth
Mayor Eric Adams outlined several key initiatives designed to enhance public safety, support working-class families, and expand housing opportunities in...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Making New York City the Best Place to Raise a Family
Last week in Harlem, the neighborhood where generations of Black families have flourished, I reported to New Yorkers on the...
LA wildfires claim 24 lives as strong winds loom
At least 24 people have died in the Los Angeles wildfires, with 16 others still missing as authorities brace for...
Türkiye’s foreign minister engages in key talks on Syria in Riyadh
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his counterparts from several countries on the sidelines of a crucial meeting in...
Captured North Korean soldiers in Ukraine reject asylum
South Korea's National Intelligence Service has confirmed that two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces have shown no interest...
Trump criticizes California leaders over ‘poor’ wildfire response
President-elect Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of California’s handling of the wildfires devastating Los Angeles, as Governor Gavin Newsom...
Lebanese army secures southern towns amid Israeli withdrawal
The Lebanese army announced Saturday the completion of its deployment across nine southern towns, following a phased Israeli withdrawal under...
Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
U.S. President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction on January 11, recognizing the pontiff’s...
Netanyahu sends top officials to Qatar for critical Gaza ceasefire talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dispatched senior officials to Qatar to negotiate a potential Gaza ceasefire and hostage release...
Mayor Adams unveils vision to make NYC best place for families
Mayor Eric Adams has presented a comprehensive agenda aimed at making New York City the best place to raise a...
Los Angeles investigates fire blame as curfew enforced
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, leaving a trail of destruction and loss, residents are demanding accountability for the...
Trump avoids jail time at hush money sentencing, will appeal conviction
US president-elect Donald Trump has narrowly avoided jail time or further punishment following his criminal conviction related to hush money...
US, UK, Israel launch new airstrikes on Yemen, killing six
The United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel have launched fresh airstrikes on Yemen, targeting the Al Hudaydah province. The...
Hammer attack at Tokyo University leaves several students injured, suspect arrested
A violent hammer attack at Hosei University in Tokyo has left multiple students injured, leading to the arrest of a...
Zimbabwe National Army confirms anti-tank mine caused Binga explosion
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has confirmed that an anti-tank mine, a remnant from the liberation struggle, was responsible for...