Biden forgives $4.28bn in student loans in final month
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Friday the cancellation of $4.28 billion in student loan debt for 55,000 Americans. The...
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Trump demands EU boost US energy imports, threatens tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the European Union, urging it to significantly increase its imports of...
NYC unveils “Create in Place” to protect cultural spaces, creative economy
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie...
Feds restrict flights over NY amid drone activity
The federal government has imposed temporary flight restrictions over critical infrastructure sites in New York following reports of increased drone...
Iranian official urges undocumented Afghan migrants to return home
Nader Yar Ahmadi, an adviser to Iran’s interior minister and head of the Office for Foreign Nationals and Immigrants, has...
Amazon workers strike, demand labor agreement amid holiday rush
Hundreds of Amazon employees at seven facilities, including locations in Maspeth, Queens, and Staten Island, walked off the job this...
US diplomats hold landmark talks with Syria’s new leadership
Top U.S. diplomats arrived in Damascus on Friday to meet with the new Syrian authorities, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham...
Dbeibah approves initiative to plant 100 million trees across Libya
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah approved on Wednesday the Libya Greens Initiative to plant 100 million trees in all Libyan...
NYC unveils $105m 116th precinct in Southeast Queens
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, and Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas...
Putin dismisses Assad’s overthrow as Russia’s defeat
Russian President Vladimir Putin has downplayed the significance of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's overthrow, rejecting the notion that it marks...
Xi Jinping visits Macau to celebrate 25th anniversary of reunification
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Macau on December 18, 2024, for a three-day visit to commemorate the 25th...
Mayor Adams signs landmark housing, infrastructure bills
Mayor Eric Adams has enacted a suite of transformative legislation aimed at addressing New York City’s mounting housing crisis and...
New York City signs historic housing bill for 80,000 new homes
Mayor Eric Adams, alongside First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, marked a historic moment for the city with the signing of...
PHYLA expands to The Gambia with presidential support
PHYLA.earth, a leader in regenerative agriculture, has announced its expansion into The Gambia through a partnership with local operator EcoHub. ...
Mayor Adams hosts Chanukah celebration, honors Jewish leaders
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion to celebrate Chanukah, honoring Jewish community leaders and reaffirming New York...
US sanctions Chinese nationals for funding North Korea’s weapons
The United States has sanctioned two Chinese nationals and a UAE-based firm for laundering millions to support North Korea’s weapons...
US imposes sanctions on drug traffickers linked to New Zealand
The United States has imposed a new set of sanctions targeting international drug traffickers across seven countries, including New Zealand,...
SDF proposes demilitarized zone in Syria’s Kobani amid rising tensions
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have proposed the establishment of a demilitarized zone (DMZ) in Kobani, northeastern Syria, to...
ECOWAS sets 2027 for ECO currency rollout
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to launch its long-awaited single currency, ECO, by 2027....
NYC secures $40m in EPA grants to boost electric vehicle fleet, cut emissions
Mayor Eric Adams has announced the city’s success in securing $17.3 million from the EPA's 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program...
James Stratford appoints new executive director of NYC Young Men’s Initiative
Mayor Eric Adams announced today the appointment of James Stratford as the new executive director of the New York City...
TikTok appeals to Supreme Court to bock potential US ban
TikTok has filed an urgent appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, seeking to temporarily block a law that...
Judge rejects Trump’s bid to toss hush money conviction
A Manhattan judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to dismiss his hush money conviction, despite his defense team's...
Judge rejects Trump’s bid to toss hush money conviction
A Manhattan judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to dismiss his hush money conviction, despite his defense team's...
Mayor Adams downgrades NYC drought warning amid improved reservoir levels
New York City has seen a significant improvement in water conditions following heavy rainfall and melting snowpack in its upstate...
Trump, SoftBank CEO to announce $100b US investment plan
President-elect Donald Trump is set to host Masayoshi Son, CEO of Japan’s SoftBank Group, at his Florida home on Monday...
Freeland resigns as Canada’s Deputy PM over Tariff Dispute with Trudeau
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced her resignation on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over how...
US, UK airstrikes resume on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen
Ansarallah (Houthis) announced on Monday the resumption of US-UK airstrikes on areas under their control in Yemen. Al-Masirah TV, affiliated...
Guam strengthens defense as US marines arrive, missile test hits milestone
The United States has taken significant steps to fortify Guam, its Pacific territory closest to China, with the arrival of...
Iran closes schools, govt offices amid freezing weather, gas shortages
In response to plummeting temperatures and widespread gas shortages, authorities in 26 Iranian provinces have ordered the closure of schools...
Klobuchar demands drone crackdown, FBI integrity, pardon reforms
Senator Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, took on critical national issues during her appearance on CBS’s Face the Nation...
UK pledges £50m aid for Syrians following Assad’s fall
The UK has committed £50 million in humanitarian aid to support Syrians across the Middle East in the wake of...
Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip surgery after fall in Luxembourg
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has undergone successful hip replacement surgery at a US military base in Germany following a...
Israel launches over 60 airstrikes on Syria in major escalation
Israeli warplanes unleashed a wave of over 60 airstrikes on Syrian territory late Saturday and into early Sunday, targeting military...
Georgia elects anti-western president amid EU protests
Mikheil Kavelashvili, a vocal critic of the West, has been elected Georgia’s president as protests erupt over the government’s decision...
Malawi, Zambia suspend fuel imports through Beira amid unrest
Malawi and Zambia have suspended fuel imports through the central Mozambican port of Beira due to violent protests and riots...
Mayor Adams opens Washington Heights indoor baseball hub for youth
In a bold move to provide more opportunities for youth and enhance community safety, Mayor Eric Adams announced the opening...
Erdogan unveils plans to annex territories of Syria to Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suggested plans to annex parts of Syria, referring to their historical ties to the...
US confirms contact with Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed Saturday that American officials have directly engaged with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the...
Russia deploys North Korean troops in Kursk, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on December 14 that Russia has deployed North Korean troops to support its military operations...
Mayor Adams announces Citi Bike expansion in outer boroughs
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Lyft, unveiled a plan to...
Adams blasts ‘fake news’ amid GOP rumours, Trump talks
Mayor Eric Adams called media reports "fake news" on Friday following growing speculation about his potential return to the Republican...
EU delegation joins protests as Georgia faces turmoil over EU bid
LA European Parliament delegation joined pro-EU demonstrators in Georgia this week as protests over the government’s suspension of EU accession...
Diddy drops bail appeal, faces new assault allegations ahead of 2025 trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs has withdrawn his latest bail appeal and will remain in custody at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center until...
“A safer, more affordable NYC” — Mayor Eric Adams engages with Parkchester residents
In a continued effort to connect directly with New Yorkers, Mayor Eric Adams visited the Parkchester neighborhood to engage with...
Mayor Adams unveils plan to protect immigrants, New Yorkers from violent offenders
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a series of new proposals aimed at protecting longtime residents, immigrants, and...
NYS AAPI Commission holds inaugural meeting
In a historic moment for New York State, the inaugural meeting of the NYS Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)...
South African President Ramaphosa hosts German counterpart
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Pretoria on Friday to commemorate 30 years of South...
Mayor Adams pledges action against violent offenders in NYC
Mayor Eric Adams addressed reporters today following his meeting with incoming Border Czar Thomas Homan. He doubled down on his...
Mayor Adams hosts community conversation in Parkchester
In an effort to foster direct communication between the city's leadership and local residents, Mayor Eric Adams hosted a community...
Malawi: President Chakwera renews global appeal for food aid amid hunger crisis
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has once again called for international assistance as the country faces a severe food crisis affecting...
US targets North Korean IT firms funding weapons programs with $5m bounty
The United States has announced a reward of up to $5 million for information on two North Korean IT firms...
Mayor Adams launches Charter Revision drive to combat housing crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the establishment of a new Charter Revision Commission (CRC), signaling a bold...
Biden grants unprecedented clemency to nearly 1,500 Americans
President Joe Biden has granted clemency to nearly 1,500 Americans on Thursday, marking the largest single-day use of presidential clemency...
Meta donates $1.7m to Trump’s inaugural fund
Meta Platforms has contributed $1 million (NZ$1.7 million) to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, marking a significant departure from the...
South Korea’s ruling party backs impeachment as president refuses to resign
South Korea’s ruling People Power Party (PPP) has announced its support for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol following...
Adams, Hochul crack down on 73,000 ghost cars, illegal vehicles
In a major step toward enhancing public safety, New York City officials, led by Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy...
NYC cleans 165 acres for affordable housing, schools, community spaces
New York City has achieved a significant milestone in land remediation, transforming 165 acres of contaminated land into vibrant, functional...
FBI Director Christopher Wray resigns ahead of Trump administration
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation Wednesday, signaling his departure before President-elect Donald Trump, who had indicated plans to...
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup amid controversy over human rights
Saudi Arabia has officially been named the host nation for the 2034 FIFA World Cup following a virtual meeting of...