London to host fresh Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks
Diplomats from the UK, France, Germany, Ukraine and the US will hold fresh talks in London on Wednesday aimed at...
Month: April 2025
Gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian Kashmir, killing at least 26
File Source: YouTube Gunmen killed at least 26 people and injured a dozen others in a suspected terror attack in...
Gaza health ministry denies manipulating death toll figures
File Source: X At al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Alam Hirzallah resigns himself to a grim task: registering the deaths...
Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge
File Source: Google Tesla boss Elon Musk says he will cut back his role in Donald Trump's administration after the...
Community Op-Ed: Standing in Solidarity with our Dominican Community
The Dominican community in New York City is the largest anywhere in the world outside of the Dominican Republic...
Vance to meet Modi in Delhi amid tariff tensions
File Source: Google US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in the Indian capital where he is due to hold...
Beijing warns countries against colluding with US to restrict trade with China
File Source: YouTube Beijing has warned its trading partners against succumbing to US pressure to isolate China in President Donald...
El Salvador offers Venezuela prisoner swap involving US deportees
File Source: X El Salvador's president has offered to repatriate 252 Venezuelans deported by the US and imprisoned in his...
Pope Francis dies at 88, the Vatican says
File Source: Google Pope Francis died on Monday morning at the age of 88, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo,...
Qatar champions collective action ahead of 2025 sustainability summit
File Source: ZAWYA Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to global development efforts during its participation in the Arab Forum for...
Godongwana defends VAT hike in court
File Source: EWN Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has come out strongly in defence of his decision to raise the Value...
Hamas releases new video of Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot
File Source: YouTube Hamas on Saturday released a third video of Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot, taken from the Nova music...
Easter truce shattered as Russia, Ukraine trade blame
File Source: DW A fragile 30-hour Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine crumbled under mutual accusations, as both sides reported...
Maldives bans Israeli passport holders, citing ‘genocide’ in Gaza
The Maldives has officially banned Israeli passport holders from entering the country, in a direct response to what it calls...
UK Supreme Court rules legal definition of woman excludes transgender women
File Source: Google The United Kingdom's Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Wednesday that, under the law, a woman is defined...
EU embraces pro-Israel lobbyists amid Gaza atrocities
File Source: Amnesty International The European Union has extended what officials called “smooth access” to individuals and groups defending Israel’s...
California sues Trump over ‘unlawful’ tariffs
File Source: YouTube Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that the state is suing the Trump administration over its sweeping...
Nigeria reaffirms strong US ties as new trade chamber leader outlines vision
Nigeria has reaffirmed its long-standing strategic partnership with the United States, emphasizing continued cooperation despite rising global economic uncertainty driven...
Houthis report 15 new US airstrikes on central Yemen amid escalating conflict
File Source: YouTube The Houthi group has reported that United States forces launched 15 airstrikes on Monday targeting areas in...
UAE to resume flights to Syria amid warming regional ties
The United Arab Emirates is set to restore air travel links with Syria, signaling a further thaw in relations between...
Harvard defies Trump demands as $2.2b in federal funding is frozen
File Source: Axios Harvard University is facing a massive financial blow after the Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in federal...
Japan stands firm as tariff talks with US set to begin this week
File Source: Bloomberg Japan and the United States are gearing up for critical negotiations over tariffs imposed by the Trump...
Judge halts Trump’s move to strip legal status from 500,000 migrants
File Source: Google A federal judge has dealt a major blow to former President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration agenda, halting...
Community Op-Ed: Improving Quality of Life as We Make New York City the Best Place to Raise a Family
We all want to enjoy a great quality of life in the greatest city in the world — but...
Mayor Adams, NYPD launch quality of life division to tackle everyday issues
File Source: NYC.gov In a major push to reshape how public safety is delivered in New York City, Mayor Eric...
Helicopter crash claims six lives, sparks multi-agency response
File Source: X In a devastating incident Thursday afternoon, a sightseeing helicopter carrying a family of five and a pilot...
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu charged with treason amid election tensions
File Source: Google Tundu Lissu, leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party Chadema, has been charged with treason for comments he...
US hits Chinese company with sanctions over Iranian crude oil dealings
File Source: X The United States has imposed new sanctions on China's Guangsha Zhoushan Energy Group, accusing the company of...
Iranian activist Azam Ahoghalandar summoned for flogging over crime tools charge
File Source: YouTube Civil activist Azam Ahoghalandar has been summoned to serve a sentence of 30 lashes and pay a...
Iran threatens to expel UN inspectors amid rising tensions with US
File Source: Google Iran has warned it may expel UN nuclear inspectors as tensions escalate ahead of crucial talks with...
Mourners bid farewell as death toll reaches 221 in Dominican nightclub collapse
File Source: Ideastream Burials began Thursday for the victims of a tragic nightclub collapse in the Dominican Republic that claimed...
US to counter Chinese influence over Panama Canal, defense chief declares
File Source: EuroNews The United States is stepping up efforts to counter Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, with US...
Jerusalem bookstores under fire for anti-Israel content
File Source: NPR Several bookstores in Jerusalem are facing mounting scrutiny after Israeli police arrested owners and shut down shops...
IDF brings passover to frontlines with 100+ tons of supplies
File Source: YouTube The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Tuesday it has completed extensive logistical preparations to ensure that soldiers...
Trump calls on GOP to end ‘grandstanding’, pass budget
File Source: KTVN Former President Donald Trump issued a pointed directive to House Republicans on Tuesday night, urging them to...
Community Op-Ed: Reducing Crime in Our City and Keeping New Yorkers Safe
Our North Star has always been keeping New York City streets, subways, and communities safe. This is a pro-public...
US Health secretary visits Texas after second child dies in measles outbreak
File Source: NPR U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy traveled to West Texas over the weekend following...
Pakistan grants bail to Journalist Farhan Mallick in high-profile anti-state content case
File Source: Dawn A local court in Pakistan on Monday granted bail to journalist Farhan Mallick, who had been in...
Malaysia signals diplomatic shift, eyes investment role in post-Assad Syria
File Source: Google In a move that could mark a new chapter in Malaysia’s foreign policy, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim...
Senegal reopens path to justice as parliament lifts amnesty for deadly protest crimes
File Source: X In a dramatic reversal aimed at addressing long-standing demands for accountability, Senegal’s parliament has voted to lift...
China slams US tariffs as ‘economic bullying,’ calls for global unity
File Source: Google China has sharply criticized the latest round of U.S. tariffs, denouncing them as acts of "economic bullying"...
Former Hamas hostages to meet muslim leaders in NYC
In an unprecedented act of reconciliation and interfaith solidarity, nine Israeli civilians who were abducted by Hamas and later released...
Macron slams Trump’s ‘brutal’ tariffs, calls for investment freeze
File Source: YouTube French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticized Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff hikes, calling them “brutal” and “unfounded.”...
Israeli strike hits Gaza school, killing 27 as conflict escalates
At least 27 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City school that was sheltering displaced families,...
Trump fires three National Security officials amid loyalty purge
File Source: Google President Donald Trump has made it clear he will remove staff he perceives as disloyal, following the...
South Korea removes President Yoon Suk Yeol after martial law scandal
File Source: X South Korea’s Constitutional Court has removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, ending months of political chaos...
Massad Boulos appointed Senior Advisor for Africa, set for diplomatic tour
File Source: Google The U.S. Department of State has appointed Massad Boulos as the Senior Advisor for Africa, further expanding...
Mayor Adams vows to eradicate retail theft, calls for tougher laws
File Source: NYC.gov Mayor Eric Adams doubled down on his commitment to tackling retail theft, calling it a “real crisis”...
Yemen strikes US warships in Red Sea operation
File Source: X Yemen’s armed forces launched a coordinated naval, drone, and missile assault on the U.S. aircraft carrier Truman...
Iraq’s PMF deploys anti-armor units to Syrian border amid rising threats
Source: France24 Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) have deployed anti-armor units along the Syrian border, reinforcing their positions amid concerns...
US lawmakers condemn UN Human Rights Council’s focus on Israel
File Source: YouTube Two senior U.S. lawmakers have strongly criticized the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for what they...
African Union Day Foundation to celebrate Africa Day 2025 at Iconic Turkish House in NYC
The annual Africa Day 2025 celebration, hosted by the African Union Day Foundation under the patronage of the Türkiye Government,...
Africa Day 2025: Turkish govt backs high-profile celebration in NYC
File Source: Google The African Union Day Foundation, under the patronage of the Turkish Government, is set to host its...
Emirates unveils Courier Express, aiming to redefine global delivery
File Source:X Emirates has officially launched Emirates Courier Express, a rapid end-to-end delivery service designed to set new standards in...
Vietnam courts European leaders as US tariff threat looms
File Source: Google In response to growing concerns over potential retaliatory U.S. tariffs, Vietnam is shifting its focus toward Europe,...
Wisconsin rejects Musk’s influence as liberals secure supreme court victory
In a decisive rebuke of billionaire influence in politics, Wisconsin voters handed a significant victory to liberal judge Susan Crawford...
Toddler uncovers 3,800-year-old amulet during family hike in Israel
File Source: ISREAL21c A three-year-old girl in Israel has made an extraordinary archaeological discovery during a family hike, finding an...
Iceland evacuates Blue Lagoon as Volcano Erupts for Eighth Time Since 2023
File Source: Euro Iceland evacuated the town of Grindavik and the popular Blue Lagoon spa on Tuesday as a volcano...
China stages massive military drills near Taiwan, warns of ‘severe punishment’
File Source: YouTube China’s military launched large-scale drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, issuing what it called a "severe warning" and...
Russia condemns US threats against Iran, warns of escalation
File Source: Google Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has denounced threats made by former U.S. President Donald Trump against...