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...
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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...
US lifts $10m bounty on HTS leader amid controversial talks
The U.S. State Department has removed its $10 million bounty on Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham...
US engages with Syria’s new leadership, drops bounty on HTS chief
The United States has withdrawn its long-standing bounty on Ahmed Al Sharaa, the leader of Syria’s Hayat Tahrir Al Sham...
Syria: New Interim govt appoints first female head of women’s affairs
The Syrian Interim Government has appointed Aisha Al-Dabbs as the first woman to head women’s affairs. Al-Dabbs, a prominent civil...
US Fighter Jet downed in ‘friendly fire’ incident over Red Sea
Two US Navy pilots ejected safely after their F/A-18 fighter jet was downed in a "friendly fire" incident over the...
Mayor Adams highlights achievements in building safer, more affordable NYC
As 2024 concludes, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his administration have unveiled a comprehensive review of accomplishments, emphasizing...
Impeached South Korean president faces pressure over martial law scandal
South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is under growing pressure as investigators push for answers regarding his controversial December...
US ends $10 million bounty on HTS leader as Syria enters new chapter
The United States has officially withdrawn its $10 million "Rewards for Justice" bounty on Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu...
Malaysia approves new search for missing flight MH370
The Malaysian government has approved, in principle, a new search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the plane that vanished in...
Trump threatens EU with tariffs over trade imbalance, energy imports
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday expanded his list of trade targets, threatening the European Union with tariffs unless the bloc...
Congress passes funding bill, averts shutdown
The Senate passed a crucial funding bill, averting a government shutdown and securing temporary funding for federal operations. The bill,...
Biden forgives $4.28bn in student loans in final month
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Friday the cancellation of $4.28 billion in student loan debt for 55,000 Americans. The...
Trump demands EU boost US energy imports, threatens tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the European Union, urging it to significantly increase its imports of...
NYC unveils “Create in Place” to protect cultural spaces, creative economy
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie...
