Trump Jr. visits Greenland amid controversial push for US ownership of Island
Donald Trump Jr. has arrived in Greenland on Tuesday, fueling the ongoing controversy surrounding his father’s interest in acquiring the...
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Russia announces capture of strategic Ukrainian town
Russia has announced the capture of the front-line town of Kurakhove in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, a critical development in...
North Korea unveils new hypersonic missile, claims it will ‘contain’ rivals
North Korea has claimed it fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile tipped with a hypersonic warhead which "will reliably contain...
US winter storm leaves five dead, paralyzes nation with snow, ice
A massive winter storm has claimed at least five lives as it wreaks havoc across much of the United States,...
Judge rejects Trump’s request to delay Sentence in hush money case
Judge Juan Merchan has denied Donald Trump’s request to postpone his Friday sentencing for his hush money conviction, the judge...
Amazon licenses Melania Trump doc as Bezos warms to president-elect
Amazon Prime Video has secured the rights to a new documentary focusing on Melania Trump, the former and incoming First...
US authorities investigate overseas trips of New Orleans attacker
US authorities are investigating the overseas travels of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the man responsible for the deadly truck attack on New...
New York riders react to first day of congestion pricing
New York City’s long-awaited congestion pricing plan took effect on Sunday, drawing varied responses from commuters on the M11 bus,...
US imposes full sanctions on Serbia’s oil sector, president confirms
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has confirmed that the United States will impose "full sanctions" on the Petroleum Industry of Serbia...
Pakistan threatens more strikes in Afghanistan over security concerns
Pakistan has issued a stern warning about potential future cross-border operations in Afghanistan if its security is compromised. Rana Sanaullah,...
Biden approves $8b arms deal to Israel amid genocide claims
President Joe Biden's administration confirmed on Saturday that it would approve an $8 billion arms sale to Israel, days before...
Syrian ministers urge US to lift sanctions during historic visit to Qatar
Ministers from Syria’s transitional government made a historic visit to Doha, where they called on the United States to lift...
Mayor Adams urges mediation to avert strike at four NYC public hospitals
In an urgent bid to prevent a looming physicians' strike, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has called on Doctors...
Mayor Adams ends NYC drought watch after heavy rain, conservation
Mayor Eric Adams has officially lifted New York City’s drought watch, marking the end of one of the driest periods...
Judge plans ‘unconditional discharge’ for Trump in hush money case
Judge Juan Merchan, overseeing Donald Trump’s New York criminal case involving hush money payments, has indicated he plans to sentence...
Mike Johnson secures re-elected as Speaker with Trump’s support
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly secured re-election as House Speaker on the first ballot, overcoming resistance from hard-right GOP members and...
Biden to block $14.9b US Steel sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel
President Joe Biden is poised to block the $14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel, according to...
Myanmar govt enacts sweeping Cybersecurity Law to crush dissent
Myanmar’s military govt has enacted a stringent Cybersecurity Law, intensifying its control over communication channels amid a growing civil war....
Saudi Arabia targets Yemen in border attack, injuring civilians
Saudi Arabia launched an attack on a border region in Yemen, leaving at least one Yemeni citizen injured, according to...
Mayor Adams launches NYC 400th anniversary celebration
New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched a campaign to celebrate the city's 400th anniversary, marking a major milestone in...
Turkey strikes Kurdish forces in Northern Syria
Turkey has launched artillery attacks on several key areas in northern Syria, including 'Ain Isa', 'Tal Tamr', and the city...
Space-Comm Expo reveals 2025 space industry trends, challenges
The global space industry is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, with the number of satellites expected to triple...
Biden honors Jan. 6 panel leaders with prestigious Civilian Medal
President Joe Biden has announced plan to award the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation’s second-highest civilian honor, to 20 individuals,...
Mass shooting outside Queens nightclub leaves 10 injured
A mass shooting outside the Amazura nightclub in Queens, New York, left 10 people injured late Wednesday night. The incident...
John Perez launches campaign for Bronx City Council
John Perez has officially entered the race for the New York City Council, representing the 13th District in the Bronx....
NYC announces year-long celebration for 400th anniversary
Mayor Eric Adams has announced "Founded By NYC," a year-long celebration marking the 400th anniversary of New York City. The...
Mayor Adams reflects on 2024 achievements, safety, challenges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams kicked off the New Year with an optimistic message to the press corps during...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Almost 65 Million Reasons Why New York City Tourism is Back
The hospitality and tourism industry are the lifeblood of New York City’s economy. When we came into office three years...
Mayor Adams unveils safety plans for Times Square New Year’s Eve
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside top officials, today briefed the public on the extensive safety measures in place...
South Korea scrambles for answers after deadly plane crash
South Korea has launched a sweeping investigation into Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by its airlines, following a catastrophic crash that...
Taiwan strengthens trade, investment push in Africa
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Chih-Chung praised Taiwan’s growing economic ties with Africa, urging deeper trade and investment collaborations...
China seeks to Build Bridges as Trump era dawns
Chinese state media has launched a global campaign to highlight cooperation and foster goodwill with the United States as Donald...
South Korea seeks arrest of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's joint investigation unit has requested an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol over his controversial imposition...
Netanyahu recovering after prostate surgery amid Gaza war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in stable condition following prostate removal surgery on Sunday, according to Hadassah Medical Centre....
39th US President Carter dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, whose post-presidential life redefined the role of a former commander-in-chief, has...
US homelessness hits record high, up 18%
Homelessness in the United States has soared by 18% from January 2023 to January 2024, marking the highest level on...
Trump urges delay on TikTok ban for negotiations
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court opposing the immediate ban of TikTok, urging the...
Canada holds urgent talks to avert US tariffs
Canadian ministers held urgent talks with top US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees at Mar-a-Lago on Friday to address the looming...
Cholera outbreak escalates as refugee camps in South Sudan overrun
South Sudan is grappling with a worsening cholera outbreak as a surge of refugees fleeing the violence in neighboring Sudan...
Canton mayor faces child abuse charges after admitting to striking son
Joshua Nordsving, the mayor of Canton, Minnesota, is facing charges of child abuse after admitting to investigators that he struck...
Ukraine hints at 2025 end to war with Russia
For nearly three years, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia has raged on, reshaping geopolitics in Eastern Europe and beyond....
China launches world’s largest amphibious assault ship
China has launched the Type 076 Sichuan, a next-generation amphibious assault ship designed to enhance its navy's power projection capabilities. ...
New York passes law to charge big oil for climate damage
New York has enacted a landmark law requiring large fossil fuel companies to pay for the damage caused by climate...
Mayor Adams to unveil 2025 vision at Apollo State of city address
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will deliver his fourth State of the City address at the historic Apollo Theater...
Gambia govt rejects survey, highlights progress
The Government of The Gambia has rejected the findings of a recent Afrobarometer survey, which suggests that 77% of Gambians...
Man charged with murder after setting woman on fire in NYC subway
A 33-year-old man has been arraigned on murder charges after allegedly burning a woman to death inside a New York...
Iraq faces global pressure to disarm armed groups
Efforts to disarm non-state actors in Iraq have gained momentum as international and regional players push for a Middle East...
Ukraine reveals letter from fallen North Korean soldier
Ukraine has released a handwritten letter found on the body of a fallen North Korean soldier in Russia’s Kursk region,...
Afghanistan, Zimbabwe to face off in test match starting Today
The national cricket teams of Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are set to clash in a highly anticipated Test series, beginning Thursday,...
NYC state leaders reject MTA’s $65b capital plan, demand revisions
State Assembly and Senate leaders have rejected the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) $65 billion capital plan, citing a significant funding...
US forces seize Syrian Army’s advanced air defense systems
Syrian sources have accused the United States military and its allied Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of seizing advanced air defense...
Houthis launch missile at Israel amid warnings of retaliation
The Yemen-based Houthi militant group escalated its campaign of solidarity with Palestinians on Wednesday, claiming responsibility for a ballistic missile...
Hezbollah announces burial place for Nasrallah
Hezbollah has reportedly selected a burial site for its late Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, following his death in an Israeli airstrike...
Mayor Adams opens Bronx affordable housing, advancing shelter-to-home effort
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park celebrated the opening of...
Hong Kong offers $130,000 bounties for six pro-democracy activists abroad
The Hong Kong government has announced HK$1 million (US$130,000) rewards for information leading to the arrest of six pro-democracy activists...
Gov. Hochul signs bill to recognise North African, Middle Eastern communities in state data
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a landmark bill on Friday requiring state agencies to include distinct categories for North...
World Meditation Day: UN calls for unity through spirituality
On December 21, 2024, the world celebrated the inaugural World Meditation Day, has officially proclaimed by the United Nations General...
New York police arrest man for setting subway rider on fire
New York City police have arrested a man accused of setting a female subway passenger on fire while she slept...
Israeli forces injure several Palestinians in multiple West Bank locations
Israeli military actions across the occupied West Bank on Sunday left several Palestinians injured and many homes ransacked, escalating tensions...
Trump targets drug cartels, unveils anti-drug campaign
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to declare Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and unveiled plans for a...
