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...
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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...
Trump Supporters rally in Florida, anticipating victory
Supporters of Donald Trump gathered in anticipation of a major victory in Florida on election night, with many believing the...
Republicans have regained Senate majority, reshaping US political balance
Republicans have regained control of the U.S. Senate, marking their first majority in the chamber in four years. It was...
Trump secures 243 electoral votes to Harris 194
In a nail-biting race for the White House, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump are...
Iran sentences three to death over assassination of nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
Iran's judiciary has sentenced three individuals to death in connection with the 2020 assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a leading figure...
Mayor Adams urges NYC voter turnout, addresses subway surfing, drought
Mayor Eric Adams has emphasized the importance of public safety and voter engagement as the city approaches Election Day. “We...
UK: New opposition leader Badenoch signals strong pro-Israel stance
Newly appointed UK opposition Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has designated Priti Patel as the party's foreign affairs chief. Patel,...
Mayor Adams signs ‘Safe Hotels Act’ to protect workers, boost NYC tourism
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed the "Safe Hotels Act" (Intro. 0991) into law, establishing new safety and...
Joe Rogan endorses Trump on eve of election, targets young male voters
In a last-minute move just hours before Election Day, influential podcaster Joe Rogan has thrown his support behind Donald Trump,...
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles on U.S election eve
North Korea launched short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast Tuesday, only hours before Americans head to...
China’s Navy cautions young soldiers against online dating, gambling risks
China's Navy has cautioned young officers against online dating and virtual gambling, highlighting the potential security risks posed by these...
Sydney marathon joins elite Abbott World Marathon Majors
Sydney has officially joined the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors, securing its place alongside the iconic marathons of Tokyo, Boston,...
UK PM Keir Starmer calls for global crackdown on people-smugglers
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a stark warning about the threat posed by people-smuggling gangs that ferry migrants...
Moldova’s Pro-EU President claims victory amid allegations of Russian meddling
Moldova’s pro-European Union President, Maia Sandu, claimed a second term Sunday, winning with 55.41 percent of the vote against Alexandr...
EU’s Borrell sounds alarm on N Korea-Russia alliance in visit to S Korea
The European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, met with South Korean officials in Seoul on Monday, addressing mounting concerns over...
MTA to suspend train service to Rockaways for four months in 2025 for repairs
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York has announced that train service to the Rockaways will be suspended for...
Japan bolsters defense with successful launch of new H3 rocket
Japan has taken a significant step in enhancing its military capabilities by successfully launching a defense satellite aboard its new...
Hochul calls Republican voters ‘anti-American’
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has criticized Republican voters, branding them as “anti-American” during an appearance on MSNBC. Hochul’s comments...
Lightning strike kills 13 children in Ugandan refugee camp
In a heart-wrenching incident at the Palabek Refugee Settlement in northwestern Uganda, a fierce lightning strike during a church service...
Spain mobilizes thousands of troops, police amid deadly flooding crisis
Spain has deploying an unprecedented 10,000 personnel 5,000 soldiers and 5,000 police as the nation grapples with its deadliest natural...
New York City declares drought watch as water conservation becomes urgent priority
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared a citywide drought watch, urging residents to conserve water and directing city...
Khamenei vows “decisive response” as U.S, Israel tensions with Iran escalate
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning to the U.S. and Israel over recent military actions, cautioning...
New York launches “Watershed Superhero” contest to inspire young environmentalists
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has launched the 20th annual “Create a Watershed Superhero” poster contest,...
Lavrov slams Turkey’s arms supply to Ukraine, casting doubt on mediation role
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has denounced Turkey's continued supply of arms to Ukraine, asserting that Turkish arms are directly...
Kemi Badenoch makes history as first black woman to lead UK conservatives
Kemi Badenoch has made history as the first Black woman to lead the British Conservative Party, winning 57% of the...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Improving New Yorkers’ Quality of Life Block by Block
Recently, I was with community leaders and senior officials in our administration on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, which is one...
Judge blocks Elon Musk’s bid to move voter prize case to federal court
A Pennsylvania judge has denied Elon Musk’s attempt to move a lawsuit concerning his controversial $1.3 million voter giveaway to...
South Carolina executes Richard Moore amid broad plea for clemency
The trial judge, a former prison director, and Moore’s family, South Carolina executed Richard Moore by lethal injection on Friday....
Japan plans automated cargo corridor to tackle driver shortage, cut emissions
Japan has announced its plan to develop an automated cargo transport corridor linking Tokyo and Osaka, a project the government...
NYC illuminates support for Alzheimer’s awareness month
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that City Hall and the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building will...
Bangladeshi-American leader condemns Trump’s statement on Bangladesh, calls allegations “baseless”
Prominent Bangladeshi-American activist Kausar Mumin has issued a strong rebuke of former President Donald Trump’s recent social media statement alleging...
Algeria: President pardons jailed media mogul, pro-democracy activists
Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has pardoned prominent media figure Ihsane El Kadi, freeing him from a seven-year prison sentence. The...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces critical court hearing amid bribery charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to return to court this Friday, battling federal corruption charges that threaten...
“The only time Yasser Arafat didn’t tell me the truth” — Clinton reflects on missed peace opportunity
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton expressed deep-seated emotions and insights into the failed peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians....
Mayor Adams calls on New Yorkers to report subway surfing, unveils life-saving tech
Mayor Eric Adams has urged the public to combat the alarming rise of subway surfing following the tragic deaths of...
U.S. presses China for action as North Korean troops aid Russia in Ukraine conflict
The United States and South Korea have called upon China to leverage its considerable influence over Russia and North Korea,...
Armenia to host UN biodiversity conference in 2026
Armenia has been chosen to host the next United Nations biodiversity conference, COP17, in 2026, marking a significant milestone for...
Mayor Adams unveils plan to transform Gansevoort Square into vibrant community hub
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled an ambitious plan today to transform Gansevoort Square into a dynamic community...
Civil Liberties Groups urge universities to protect protest rights in USA
As student protests advocating for Palestinian rights continue across the nation, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Amnesty International USA,...
U.S. envoys push for truce in Lebanon amid ongoing conflicts
Senior U.S. officials are in Israel to explore a potential truce with Lebanon aimed at stabilizing Israel’s northern border against...
NYC schools grant extra holiday break after student advocates for change
Mayor Eric Adams, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, and United Federation of Teachers (UFT) President Michael Mulgrew announced an extra recess...
Uganda faces food crisis for 1.7m refugees as international aid declines
In Uganda, over 1.7 million refugees, including Congolese mother Agnes Bulaba, are struggling with declining food aid as international support...
Vietnam sentences dissident blogger amid abduction claims
A Hanoi court sentenced Vietnamese blogger Duong Van Thai to 12 years in prison for “anti-state propaganda” in a case...
Judge summons Elon Musk to court over controversial $1.3m giveaway ahead of US election
A Philadelphia judge has ordered Elon Musk, along with all involved parties, to appear in court on Thursday, October 31,...
Inwood residents weigh economy, reproductive rights as key election issues
Inwood residents are prioritizing economic concerns and reproductive rights as they prepare to head to the polls in the upcoming...
New York reparations commission to host first public hearing in buffalo, inviting community voices
The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (NYSCCRR) is set to hold its inaugural public hearing on November...
North Korea prepares for ICBM launch amid global tensions, eyeing US election
South Korean lawmakers have raised alarms about North Korea's potential plans to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) as early...
Kyiv launches new mobilization effort Amid Russian advances in estern Ukraine
Kyiv has announced a fresh mobilization drive on Tuesday, coinciding with Moscow's declaration of capturing the strategic mining hub of...
US, Türkiye strengthen ties, vow ‘open communication’ following Ankara attack
The United States and Türkiye are reaffirming their commitment to open communication as NATO allies, according to the Pentagon, following...
Mayor Adams leads citywide campaign to rally New Yorkers for “City of Yes” housing plan
Mayor Eric Adams has launched a "Day of Action" to inform New Yorkers about the "City of Yes for Housing...
China to launch new crew in Shenzhou-19 to space station
China has announced its plan tolaunch its latest crewed mission to the Tiangong space station early Wednesday, signaling a new...
North Korean Foreign Minister visits Moscow as troops head to Ukraine
North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui has embarked on a rare diplomatic visit to Moscow, reinforcing Pyongyang’s alliance with...
