Malaysia Welfare Homes: Police rescue… abuse allegations
Malaysian authorities on Wednesday have rescued 402 children and arrested 171 suspects after raiding 20 Malaysia welfare homes linked to...
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Daylight Africa Week 2024 enhances humanitarian initiatives to empower African communities
Daylight Africa Inc., a pioneering organization dedicated to enhancing tourism, cultural exchange, and economic empowerment across the African continent, has...
Israel launches multiple airstrikes on southern Lebanon, killing Hezbollah commander
Israel has launched multiple strikes on southern Lebanon over the last day, including one that killed a senior Hezbollah commander.Mohammed...
President Masoud Pezeshkian heads to Iraq on first foreign trip
Iran's newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian embarked on his first official foreign visit to Iraq, underscoring the importance of regional...
Iran pledges reaction to Western sanctions over Russian missile supply
Iran has fiercely condemned new sanctions imposed by Western nations over allegations it supplied ballistic missiles to Russia for use...
Inflation hits three-year low, paving way for fed’s first rate cut since 2020
Inflation in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest point in three years, fueling widespread expectations that the Federal Reserve...
ICC prosecutor urges ‘urgent’ arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, Gallant, Hamas leaders
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan has called for immediate arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
Missouri Supreme Court restores abortion rights amendment to November ballot
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a proposed amendment to restore abortion rights in the state must appear on...
US military intercepts Houthi drones, missiles amid growing threats to regional shipping
The US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it successfully destroyed five Houthi drones and two missile systems in Houthi-controlled...
Election workers face mounting threats ahead of 2024 Vote
As Election Day approaches, threats against state election workers are escalating, with tensions fueled by former President Donald Trump’s repeated...
Donald Trump predicts Israel’s demise if Harris becomes President, sparking controversy
During the first presidential debate, Donald Trump made a bold claim that Israel "won’t exist within two years from now"...
EU court rules Google must pay €2.4bn fine
Europe's top court has ruled Google must pay a €2.4bn (£2bn) fine handed down for abusing the market dominance of...
Super typhoon kills more than 80 in Vietnam
At least 82 people have now died in Vietnam as a super typhoon that hit on Saturday continues to bring...
Apple told to pay €13bn in tax by EU
Apple has been told to pay €13bn (£11bn; $14bn) in unpaid taxes to Ireland by the European Court of Justice...
China and Russia to conduct joint naval and air drills this month
China and Russia are have announced to hold joint naval and air drills this month, further cementing their alliance in...
China, Russia to conduct joint naval and air drills this month
China and Russia are have announced to hold joint naval and air drills this month, further cementing their alliance in...
US, China military chiefs hold rare talks to reduce tensions amid rising risks in Asia-Pacific
In a significant step toward managing the escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, senior US and Chinese military commanders held...
Report accuses Andrew Cuomo of mishandling nursing Home policies, calls for accountability
A new congressional report has reignited the debate over former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo controversial nursing home policies during...
Classroom air conditioning debate heats up as China faces sweltering temperatures
A heated debate has erupted across Chinese social media as parents and schools clash over the use of air conditioners...
Harris and Trump face off in high-stakes debate as election tightens
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off in what promises to be a pivotal moment in the 2024 presidential...
NYPD officials hold security briefing for High Holy Days
The NYPD has announced a step up security measures across New York City to safeguard the Jewish community, particularly in...
Feds charge white supremacist ‘Terrorgram’ leaders for plotting assassinations, encouraging attacks
Federal prosecutors in California have unsealed an indictment charging two individuals with leading an extremist online group known as "Terrorgram,"...
Russia calls Iran ‘important partner’ amid growing scrutiny over missile supplies
Russia has hailed Iran as a vital ally while sidestepping allegations that Tehran is supplying Moscow with short-range ballistic missiles...
French film giant Alain Delon dies aged 88
French film legend Alain Delon has died at the age of 88.The actor was a star of the golden era...
Georgia shooting suspect’s mother warned school of ’emergency’ -US media says
The mother of the suspect in last week’s Georgia shooting contacted his school to warn of an "extreme emergency" and...
Kentucky schools closed as search for I-75 highway gunman enters third day
The hunt for a gunman suspected of shooting into vehicles on Kentucky's I-75, injuring five people, has led to school...
Advocates demand accessible transit as MTA delays elevator projects
Advocates for congestion pricing and accessibility have united in demanding immediate action to improve access at subway stations across New...
Three Israelis attack, shot at West Bank-Jordan Border
In a shocking escalation at the Allenby Bridge crossing between Jordan and the West Bank, three Israeli men were shot...
Kuwait Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah accepts resignation of deputy PM, oil minister
Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, has accepted the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil Dr. Emad...
Palestine mission circulates draft UNGA resolution on occupied territory
The Palestinian mission at the United Nations has circulated a draft resolution ahead of the General Assembly’s 79th session, demanding...
Mass protests in Israel demand action for Gaza captives’ release
An estimated 750,000 people have taken to the streets, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government secure a deal to free...
Mass protests in Israel demand action for Gaza captives’ release
An estimated 750,000 people have taken to the streets, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government secure a deal to free...
Philippine church leader charged with sex trafficking in US, accused of exploiting young women
Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, the 71-year-old founder of a controversial Philippine church, has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice...
Harris-Trump poll shows tight race in key battleground states ahead of first debate
In a critical showdown ahead of the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, new...
Paris Paralympics 2024 pays tribute to Uganda’s late Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei
The late Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has been honored with a moving tribute after the marathon events on Sunday. As...
World Jewish Congress applauds global mediation efforts for Gaza captives release
The World Jewish Congress (WJC) has voiced strong support for international mediators working tirelessly to secure the release of captives...
Blinken to head to UK for talks on Mideast
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has decided to visit London next week to discuss the Middle East and Ukraine,...
Trump escalates rhetoric with threats of legal retribution ahead of debate
Former President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric, issuing a stark warning on social media, promising to prosecute his political...
Kosovo closes border crossings amid rising tensions with Serbia over ethnic serb protests
Kosovo has closed two of its four border crossings with Serbia, citing escalating protests on the Serbian side, where demonstrators...
Hochul signs landmark worker protections as NY’s Labor Day parade celebrates unity, advocacy
Governor Kathy Hochul has marked the occasion by signing a series of worker-focused bills aimed at improving safety, transparency, and...
Ukraine repels major Russian drone assault, strikes back amid escalating air war
Ukraine’s Air Force successfully fended off a massive overnight air attack by Russia, shooting down 58 of 67 long-range drones,...
Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez seeks asylum in Spain amid escalating crisis
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez has left the country and sought asylum in Spain, following weeks of mounting political turmoil...
Biden to host UK Prime Minister Starmer for talks
US President Joe Biden will host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for a bilateral meeting on September 13, the White...
Thailand’s new Prime Minister and Cabinet sworn in
Thailand's new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her 34-member Cabinet took an oath of office before King Maha Vajiralongkorn on...
ALPS Group urges expanded humanitarian access in Sudan
The Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) Group continued its weekly virtual sessions on September 5, focusing...
Azerbaijan, Armenia agree on 80% of peace treaty text, says Ilham Aliyev
Azerbaijan and Armenia have made significant progress in peace negotiations, with nearly 80% of the peace treaty text already agreed...
Telegram CEO criticizes French authorities following arrest over platform misuse
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has released his first statement since his arrest last month in France, criticizing the...
US investigates death of Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi shot by Israeli forces in West Bank
The United States has started investigating the circumstances surrounding the "tragic death" of Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was...
Joe Biden urges Congress to act on gun violence after deadly Georgia school shooting
US President Joe Biden has called on lawmakers to take bold action to address gun violence following a tragic school...
Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Ukraine allies to allow long-range weapons use in Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged his Western allies to allow Ukraine to strike targets deep inside Russia, arguing that...
Kremlin slams U.S. sanctions on Russian media: ‘unacceptable pressure’
The Kremlin has condemned the United States for imposing sanctions on Russian journalists and media outlets, accusing Washington of deliberately...
US unveils new export controls to tighten grip on China’s semiconductor sector
The United States has announced new export controls targeting quantum computing and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment, intensifying efforts to limit China’s access...
Blinken pledges support for Haiti amid escalating violence, humanitarian crisis
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored America's commitment to bolstering international efforts to address the country’s severe gang violence...
NATO chief urges China to stop supporting Russia in Ukraine conflict
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday urged China to cease its support for Russia in the ongoing conflict in...
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov hits out at ‘misguided’ arrest
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has criticised French authorities for pursuing “misguided” criminal charges against him instead of approaching his company...
Lebanon: Charges Riad Salameh former central bank governor with embezzlement of $42 million
Lebanon has charged former central bank governor Riad Salameh with embezzling $42 million, according to judicial officials.Salameh, 73, was charged...
Egyptian army chief of staff inspects Gaza border amid security concerns
Egyptian Army Chief of Staff Ahmed Fathy Khalifa has made an unannounced visit on Thursday to the country’s border with...
Ukraine: Parliament approves Andrii Sybiha as new foreign minister
Ukraine's parliament approved Andrii Sybiha as the new foreign minister on Thursday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy aims to revitalize his...
Macron appoints Michel Barnier as France new prime minister
President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier, the EU’s former Brexit negotiator, as France’s new prime minister, ending over 50...
Bangladesh: Transitional government chief urges Hasina to remain silent during India stay
Bangladesh's transitional government chief, Muhammad Yunus, has called on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to refrain from making political statements...
