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...
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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...
Federal agencies conduct sweep at NYC jail housing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs amid safety concerns
Federal investigators from multiple agencies have initiated an “interagency operation” at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, where music...
Ukraine braces for Russians to assault with North Korean troops
The United States has warned that North Korean soldiers were moving toward Russia’s western Kursk region, which Ukraine invaded in...
Philadelphia sues Elon Musk, calling $1m PAC giveaway “illegal lottery”
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing the tech billionaire’s $1 million PAC giveaway of...
Iran executes alleged leader of US-based anti-government group
Iran has executed Jamshid Sharmahd, an Iranian-German dual national accused of orchestrating terrorist attacks as the alleged leader of a...
Egypt calls for two-day truce as Israeli strikes escalate in Gaza
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has proposed a 48-hour truce in Gaza as Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 1,000...
20 years of impunity for Tak Bai massacre victims
As Thailand approaches the 20th anniversary of the Tak Bai massacre, victims and their families continue to seek justice for...
Trump pulls ahead of Harris in popular vote polling, edges close in key swing states
Donald Trump has inched ahead of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in RealClearPolling's average of national polls. Early Monday, Trump...
Trump stages spectacle at Madison Square Garden as election approaches
Former President Donald Trump has brought his electrifying "Make America Great Again" road show to Madison Square Garden, showcasing his...
Japan: Political landscape shifts dramatically after historic election loss
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has faced its worst electoral performance in 15 years, triggering speculation about the future...
Mayor Adams awards Key to NYC to WNBA champs New York Liberty
Mayor Eric Adams has awarded the prestigious Key to the City of New York to the newly crowned 2024 Women’s...
Labor group pushes for govt bailout as Indonesia’s Sritex faces bankruptcy
A leading labor group has urged the government to intervene and bail out Sritex, a major textile manufacturer on the...
Michelle Obama urges men to ‘take our lives seriously’ in rally for Kamala Harris
Michigan, former First Lady Michelle Obama has called on men to support Kamala Harris in her bid to become the...
China launches ‘combat’ patrol near Taiwan following $2b U.S. arms deal approval
China has responded sharply to the U.S. approval of an $8.68 billion (RM8.68 billion) arms deal with Taiwan, deploying fighter...
Khamenei calls for global coalition against Israel’s ‘war crimes’
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei has condemned Israel's recent military actions, particularly the missile attack on Iran that resulted...
Trump, Harris target key Michigan voters on Gaza, economy, women’s rights
Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic hopeful Kamala Harris rallied supporters on Saturday, vying for the state’s pivotal votes. The...
Morocco: Central Bank charts path to loosen dirham peg by 2026
The Central Bank of Morocco, Bank Al-Maghrib, has announced plans to loosen the dirham’s peg to a basket of euros...
Israel strikes Iran’s missile sites, leaves nuclear program untouched
Israel has launched airstrikes on Iranian military targets overnight Friday, inflicting damage on the Islamic Republic’s missile program and air...
Japan braces for snap election as 105 million voters prepare to cast ballots
As Japan gears up for a snap general election this Sunday, more than 105 million eligible voters will head to...
Indonesia: New President launches bold agenda with first cabinet meeting
Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has convened his first Cabinet meeting on Friday, calling for unity and collaboration among...
Saudi Arabia, Palestinian govt join forces to boost economic stability
The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) and the Palestinian government have signed a letter of intent on Friday to govern the...
Ex-Abercrombie CEO denies sex trafficking charges amid allegations of ‘casting couch’ scandal
Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, pleaded not guilty Friday to accusations of trafficking male models for...
JetBlue brings ‘Hometown’ flights to Long Island, connecting locals directly to Florida
JetBlue has officially launched service from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), delivering on its long-anticipated promise to connect Long Islanders...
Biden apologizes for historical abuses at Native American boarding schools
President Joe Biden has issued a formal apology on October 25 for the U.S. government's role in operating abusive Native...
Israel concludes targeted airstrikes on Iran, US calls for diplomatic pressure
Israel has declared the successful completion of a major assault on Iran, following a year marked by intensified hostilities. This...
King Charles III confronts royal legacy of slavery, stops short of endorsing reparations
In a significant address at the Commonwealth leaders' summit in Samoa, King Charles III has acknowledged the “painful” legacy of...
Putin’s evasive reply on alleged Trump calls fuels speculation of secret diplomatic ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent evasion of questions about rumored phone calls with former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited...
Breaking News: Ugandan sentences LRA commander to 40 years in landmark war crimes trial
A Ugandan court has sentenced Thomas Kwoyelo, a former commander of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), to 40 years in...
Biden to deliver apology to native Americans for boarding school atrocities
President Biden has decided to formally apologize to the Native American community for the historical injustices perpetrated during the era...
Moldova: European Union Referendum win risks becoming Putin’s Trojan Horse in Europe
Moldova has signaled a tentative step toward European Union (EU) membership, but the specter of Russian interference looms large. Just...
