Azerbaijan’s ruling party secures victory in parliamentary elections
Azerbaijan’s ruling New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), led by President Ilham Aliyev, secured the most seats in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, according...
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Azerbaijan’s ruling party secures victory in parliamentary elections
Azerbaijan’s ruling New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), led by President Ilham Aliyev, secured the most seats in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, according...
Nationwide strike sweeps Israel, pressuring Netanyahu for cease-fire deal with Hamas
A nationwide strike swept across Israel on Monday, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an immediate cease-fire...
Defense minister decorates new senior officials with military ranks
Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman decorated the newly appointed and promoted senior officials of the ministry with their...
Families of captives urge Israeli government to secure release through diplomacy
The families of captives have intensified their calls for the Israeli government to negotiate with Hamas for the release of...
Australia’s largest casino operator suspended amidst scandal, regulatory scrutiny
Star Entertainment Group, Australia’s largest publicly traded casino operator, has been temporarily suspended from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) following...
‘Russian spy’ whale Hvaldimir found dead in Norway
The beluga whale known as Hvaldimir, whose unusual harness sparked speculation of espionage, has been found dead off the coast...
Merchant vessel attacked off Yemen amid escalating regional tensions
A merchant ship has been attacked near the coast of Yemen, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency reported....
10,000 US hotel workers strike over Labor Day weekend
Approximately 10,000 hotel workers across the United States have staged a strike during the Labor Day holiday, demanding better pay...
Macron urges immediate ceasefire after hostages killed in Gaza, calls for release of all captives
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the urgent release of all hostages, following...
Israeli workers strike, protest amid intensified Gaza conflict
Israeli workers have staged a major strike and mass protests across the country, demanding a ceasefire deal amid mounting casualties....
Malaysia, New Zealand leaders unite in urgent call for Gaza ceasefire
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in...
Jenin mayor describes Israeli military operation as ‘earthquake’ with $135 million in damages
The mayor of Jenin, Nidal al-Obaidi, has likened the ongoing Israeli military operation in the northern occupied West Bank city...
Nationwide doctors’ strike in Bangladesh paralyzes healthcare system
Doctors across Bangladesh have launched an indefinite nationwide strike on Sunday, severely disrupting the healthcare system and leaving countless patients...
Typhoon Shanshan weakens to tropical storm but continues to disrupt central Japan
Typhoon Shanshan weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday as it moved near central Japan, causing significant disruption despite losing...
UNRWA chief accuses Israel of blocking donations through Google ads
The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has leveled serious accusations against the...
Nigerian President Tinubu arrives China
The Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Beijing, China, to commence his official visit to...
Brazil moves to block access to Musk’s X amid disinformation row
Telecommunications regulators in Brazil have begun the process of blocking X after the Supreme Court ordered the suspension of the...
Children embrace Caribbean culture at Brooklyn children’s carnival
children took center stage on Saturday as part of the weekend-long celebrations in a vibrant display of music, dancing, and...
Russia condemns Ukrainian attack on Belgorod region, five killed, dozens injured
The Russian Foreign Ministry has reported on Saturday that a Ukrainian attack on the Belgorod region using cluster munitions resulted...
Hundreds of Heathrow Border Force staff begin four-day strike over new work rosters
Hundreds of Border Force staff at Heathrow Airport, one of Europe’s busiest travel hubs, have launched a four-day strike starting...
Macron denies inviting Telegram founder Pavel Durov to France as legal troubles escalate
French President Emmanuel Macron has denied claims that he had invited Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov to France, following...
Mi-8 helicopter with 22 people on board goes missing in Russia’s Kamchatka region
A civilian Mi-8 helicopter carrying 22 people, including tourists, disappeared in the far eastern Kamchatka region, the Russian Federal Air...
Trump defends ties with North Korea, Russia, says ‘getting along’ is beneficial
US Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump defended his relationships with North Korea and Russia during a rally...
Harris holds slim lead over Trump as 2024 presidential race tightens, new poll shows
US Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris holds a narrow 2-point lead over her Republican challenger, former President Donald Trump, according...
Starmer meets Macron to discuss Ukraine, Middle East, UK-EU relations reset
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine...
Tunisia court allows former minister Znaidi to run for president
A court in Tunisia has upheld an appeal by former minister Mondher Znaidi, allowing him to stand in the October...
France’s Macron defends giving citizenship to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
French President Emmanuel Macron has defended a decision to grant fast-track citizenship to indicted Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Speaking at...
Mayor Adams’ State of the City – Small Business Services Supporting Entrepreneurs Citywide
On Wednesday, in his third State of the City address, Mayor Eric Adams unveiled an ambitious blueprint for the future...
BridgesNY Fellowship Celebrates Young Leaders at Museum of Jewish Heritage
New York, December 20, 2023 – In a testament to the power of forging connections and building bridges, the JCRC’s...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Keeping Our Communities Safe From Fentanyl
Public safety is our administration’s top priority, and keeping New Yorkers safe from the growing threat of fentanyl is a...
Value As Gateway to Success
Dear Destiny Friends, Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value – Albert Einstein Every man...
Lebanon’s 12th attempt to elect president ends in failure
Lebanese lawmakers made their 12th unsuccessful attempt on Wednesday to elect a new president, prolonging the power vacuum and exacerbating...
Trump indictment details plot to hide sensitive documents
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by federal prosecutors in the United States, as revealed in a recently unsealed...
UK ex-prime minister Boris Johnson resigns as MP
Britain's former prime minister Boris Johnson on Friday said he was quitting as a member of parliament, claiming he had...
10 Key Facts About Africa Day and African Union Day Celebrations in New York
Africa Day and African Union Day hold great significance for Africa and Africans worldwide, and in New York, the African...
Konneh, Egiogu and Coulibaly: Symbols of the Political Prowess of Rising African Immigrant Leaders in New York City
"We have a responsibility to lead and be role models for those who have been marginalized, to demonstrate that the...
Chinese vessels in South China Sea allegedly being intimidated- US says
The United States has accused Beijing of intimidating Philippine vessels, urging Beijing to stop taking "provocative" action in the South...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Helping Working Families Access Child Care
New Yorkers work hard twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. They should expect their city government to work...
Manhattan DA gets death threat after Trump warns of probe-related violence
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg was threatened with assassination in a letter containing non-hazardous white powder. The...
Biden meets with Trudeau for talks on migration, others
President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are set to announce an agreement aiming to stem...
NYC braces for Trump indictment after ex-president urges protests
In what would be the first-ever criminal case against any US president, on Saturday, Donald Trump urged followers on...
Trump to block Georgia election interference criminal charges
Former President Donald Trump has sought to block being potentially prosecuted for crimes related to his efforts...
Former US president Trump says expects to be arrested on Tuesday
Former US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he expects to be arrested on Tuesday as prosecutors consider charges over...
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted by top Ethiopian officials
Today, March 15, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was hosted by top Ethiopian officials. Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister...
POTUS expected to sign executive order requiring more background checks on gun sales
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on Tuesday aiming to increase the number of...
President Biden to unveil budget plan seeking big deficit cuts
President Joe Biden on Thursday will make his opening offer in a high-stakes debate over federal finances as he...
Nigeria on the Verge of Electoral History
Dear Destiny Friends, It is that time of the year again. The whole world has set its compass on Nigeria...
Mayor Adams demands Albany action on surge of illegal marijuana shops around NYC
Mayor Eric Adams is demanding action from Albany on the surge of illegal marijuana shops popping up all around...
POTUS meets Polish president, reaffirms US dedication to European security
President Joe Biden reaffirmed the United States' dedication to European security as he met with Polish President...
POTUS meets Zelenskyy in surprise, first visit to Ukraine since Russian invasion
On Monday, President Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a surprise visit to Ukraine, his first since...
Five more classified documents found at Biden’s home, says White House
The White House revealed Saturday that five additional documents with classified markings were found at President...
Governor Hochul says wants changes to state’s bail reform laws
Governor Kathy Hochul is once again proposing to give judges more discretion when setting bail. Hochul announced this policy...
Nassau County Republican Party calls on George Santos to resign
The embattled freshman Congressman from Long Island is refusing to step aside even those party leaders in his district...
NYS Business Council CEO backs Hector LaSalle for chief judge in new press release
The president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Heather Briccetti Mulligan, has backed Hector LaSelle's...
Russia-Ukraine conflict Zelenskyy says Russia planning prolonged attacks with Iran-made drones to exhaust Ukraine
Russia is planning to launch a long-term campaign of attacks against Ukraine using Iranian-made drones in an effort to...
Israel-Palestine conflict: Palestinians says UN vote on Israel’s occupation ‘a victory’
The Palestinians on Saturday welcomed a vote by the United Nations General Assembly to ask the International Court of...
Biden says looks forward to working with Netanyahu, supports two-state solution
US President Joe Biden said on Thursday he looked forward to working with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin...
Nassau County DA launches investigation into Rep-elect George Santos
The Nassau County District Attorney's office is launching an investigation into congressman-elect George Santos, amid growing calls for...
Congressman-elect George Santos responds after allegations of misrepresenting his past
New York Republican Rep.-elect George Santos has said that he will address allegations that he may have misrepresented parts...
