US Senate passes GOP spending bill, averts government shutdown
File Source: France 24 The US Senate voted Friday to pass a Republican-backed spending bill just ahead of a midnight...
Month: March 2025
US considers expanding travel bans to over 40 cuntries
File Source: Euro News The Trump administration is considering imposing new travel bans on 43 countries, potentially halting visa applications...
US expels South African ambassador amid Rising diplomatic tensions
File Source: Google The United States has expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between...
US expels South African ambassador amid rising diplomatic tensions
File Source: Arise News The United States has expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, marking a sharp escalation in tensions...
Schumer backs GOP funding bill to avoid shutdown
File Source: AP News Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has conceded to advancing a Republican-led government funding bill, choosing to...
US, Israel explore African nations for Palestinian resettlement amid controversy
File Source: KUTV The United States and Israel have approached officials from Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland to explore resettling Palestinians...
Syria: New rulers unveil temporary constitution amid fragile transition
File Source: The Guardian Syria’s president signed a temporary constitution on Thursday, cementing his group's rule for the next five...
Hungary backs down, EU sanctions on Russia extended at last minute
File Source: Euro Hungary has dropped its veto and agreed to extend the European Union's sanctions against more than 2,400...
Tesla sounds alarm on Trump tariffs, warns of global trade fallout
File Source: Reuters Elon Musk’s Tesla has issued a stark warning about the potential consequences of Donald Trump’s trade tariffs,...
Pakistan army says 300 hostages freed from train seized by militants
File Source: YouTube Pakistan's army says it has freed more than 300 hostages from a passenger train seized by militants...
Former mafia boss shot dead on Grenoble motorway
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 71-year-old former mafia boss on a motorway near Grenoble in south-eastern France.Jean-Pierre...
European defense ministers show united front in support for Ukraine
File Source: Euro Defense ministers from Europe’s five largest military nations—France, Germany, Britain, Italy, and Poland—met in Paris on Wednesday...
Polish Prime Minister urges Turkey to play key role in Ukrainian peace process
File Source: Google Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Wednesday proposed that Turkey take an active role in initiating peace...
EU strikes back against US steel, aluminum tariffs with retaliatory package
File Source: Mint The EU executive on Wednesday launched a set of proportionate countermeasures on US imports into the EU,...
US set to present 30-day ceasefire offer to Russia
File Source: YouTube Ukraine has said it is ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia proposed by the...
US Education Department plans to cut half workforce
File Source: Google A common misconception is that it operates US schools and sets curricula — that is done by...
Pakistan militants attack train, take passengers hostage
File Source: YouTube Armed militants in Pakistan's Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying hundreds of passengers and taken a...
China to hold talks with Russia, Iran on nuclear issue
China will hold the Beijing meeting between China, Russia and Iran on the Iranian nuclear issue on March 14, Foreign Ministry...
Mayor Adams unveils $2.4m digital equity plan to bridge NYC’s tech divide
File Source: Google New York City Mayor Eric Adams, joined by Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser, announced a $2.4 million...
Air India flight returns after toilets clog with plastic bags, rags
File Source: YouTube An Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi was forced to return mid-journey after plastic bags, rags,...
Moscow hit by largest drone attack in three years
File Source: Euronews Moscow was hit by its most significant drone assault in three years, leaving at least three people...
1,000 illegal guns seized: Mayor Adams declares NYC the “safest big city in America”
File Source: NYC.gov New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a major milestone in public safety, revealing that more than...
Mayor Adams appoints new leadership to rent guidelines board, reinforces commitment to affordable housing
File Source: Google Mayor Eric Adams today announced new appointments to the Rent Guidelines Board, naming Doug Apple as the...
Mayor Adams highlights public safety, economic growth at CBC annual Gala
File Source: NYC.gov Mayor Eric Adams delivered remarks at the Citizen Budget Commission’s (CBC) Annual Gala, emphasizing the critical link...
Turkish defense firm accused of violating sanctions with Sudan weapons supplies
File Source: Google One of Turkey’s largest defense companies has been linked to Sudan's nearly two-year-old war after a report...
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea war games begin
File Source: YouTube North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles on Monday as joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises commenced, escalating tensions...
Syria: Leader vows justice after Alawite massacres amid rising bloodshed
File source: BBC Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has pledged to bring to justice those responsible for the recent wave...
North Korean hackers launder $300m from historic $1.5b byBit crypto heist
The Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacker collective, has successfully laundered at least $300 million from its record-breaking $1.5 billion...
World Bank estimates Lebanon needs $11 billion for economic recovery, reconstruction
Lebanon will require an estimated $11 billion for economic recovery and reconstruction following the conflict with Israel, according to a...
Impeached South Korean President released after court overturns arrest
File Source: Google Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from custody on Saturday after prosecutors ordered his...
France, Germany, Italy, UK endorse Arab-backed Gaza reconstruction plan
File Source: DW France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom announced their support on Saturday for an Arab-backed plan to...
US judge holds China liable for COVID-19 response, orders $24 billion penalty
File Source: Google A US federal judge has ruled that the Chinese government is liable for its actions during the...
Qatar calls for US-Iran agreement
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has emphasized the urgent need for a diplomatic agreement between the United...
Dr. Assia Zanat: A Ukrainian Making a Difference in the Fashion Hub of the United States
In an era where ambition often demands singular focus, Dr. Assia Zanat is breaking boundaries. As a final-year medical student...
UEFA warns Belgium over unsustainable player salaries
File source: SuperSport UEFA has singled out Belgium for its excessive wage-to-revenue ratio in football, ranking it among the worst...
Qatar partners with scale AI to revolutionize government operations
File source: Google Qatar has entered a five-year partnership with Scale AI, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence data company, to...
Taliban announce Hajj plans for 30,000 Afghans, seek higher quota
File Source: Amu TV The Taliban’s Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs has announced that 30,000 Afghans will travel to...
UN allocates $48.5m to avert humanitarian collapse in Afghanistan
File Source: Human Right Watch The United Nations has released $48.5 million in emergency aid for Afghanistan as the country...
EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine’s future as Trump pushes for fast peace deal
File Source: Euronews The 27 leaders of the European Union are gathering in Brussels to discuss the future of Ukraine,...
Romania expels Russian military attache, deputy in rare diplomatic slap
File Source: Euronews Russia's military attaché to Bucharest and his deputy were declared personae non gratae in an unprecedented move...
New Zealand fires envoy to UK over Trump comments
File Source: BBC News New Zealand has fired its most senior envoy to the United Kingdom over his remarks that...
US charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents
File Source: Google US prosecutors have charged 12 Chinese nationals for being part of an alleged hacking scheme, which sold...
Greenland rejects Trump’s bid, asserts sovereignty
File Source: Google Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute B. Egede has firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about acquiring...
Florida opens criminal investigation into Andrew Tate after return from Romania
File Source: Twitter Florida has launched a criminal probe into social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, days after...
China defies Trump’s trade war, sets bold 5% growth target
File Source: Channel 3000 China has set an ambitious economic growth target of “around 5%” for 2025, signaling defiance in...
EU agrees to finally launch Entry/Exit system after years of delays
File Source: YouTube European Union countries have agreed to move forward with the long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES), a high-tech border...
US rejects Arab-backed Gaza plan, stands by controversial reconstruction vision
File Source: EuroNews The United States has rejected an alternative plan for Gaza’s reconstruction proposed by Arab leaders, reaffirming President...
Mayor Adams defends leadership amid criticism, highlights city’s progress
File Source: Google Mayor Eric Adams defended his leadership during an in-person media availability on March 3, 2025, emphasizing the...
Chaos erupts in Serbian parliament as opposition MPs set off flares
File Source: EuroNews Serbia's spring parliamentary session descended intochaos on Tuesday as opposition MPs disrupted the proceedings by setting off...
Netanyahu fights corruption charges in landmark testimony amid political turmoil
File Source: Reuters Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand for the 14th time on Tuesday, continuing his...
Treasury suspends anti-money laundering law, citing relief for small businesses
File Source; GV Wire The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Sunday that it is suspending enforcement of the Corporate...
Arab states, UN condemn Gaza aid blockade by Israel
File Source: BBC Several Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt, have condemned Israel for blocking the entry of...
Starmer announces ‘coalition of willing’ to guarantee Ukraine peace
File Source: BBC UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a four-point plan to work with Ukraine to end the...
Trump signs executive order making English official language of US
File Source: The Independent US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday declaring English as the official language...
Rubio fast-tracks $4 billion in military aid to Israel, reversing Biden-era restrictions
File Source: YouTube U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Saturday that he has invoked emergency authorities to expedite the...
Vietnam seeks US business ties, moves to ease trade surplus concerns
File Source: CSIS Vietnam is actively courting American businesses while taking steps to address its growing trade surplus with the...
Ceasefire talks between Israel, Hamas stall as phase two negotiations hit deadlock
The latest round of negotiations aimed at securing the second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has stalled,...
PKK declare ceasefire after Ocalan’s call to disarm
File Source: Rudaw The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) declared a ceasefire on Saturday, following a call from its imprisoned leader...
Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office clash exposes deep rift over Ukraine war strategy
File Source: Google A tense and dramatic confrontation unfolded in the Oval Office on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump...