Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: How We Make New York City Safer
As mayor, it is my sacred duty to keep New Yorkers safe. I campaigned on making New York City a...
Day: August 7, 2023
Thao sentenced for George Floyd killing
Former Minneapolis police officer, Tou Thao, has been sentenced to a term of 4-3/4 years in prison for his involvement...
NYPD investigates stabbing on Brooklyn subway
In a recent incident, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has confirmed that "an individual sustained a stabbing injury...
Arrest made in relation to March homicide of smoke shop employee in Queens
Law enforcement officials announced on Monday that a significant development has been made in the investigation surrounding the tragic shooting...
Investigators scour wreckage after deadly Pakistan train crash
Investigators scoured the wreckage on Monday of a weekend train derailment that killed at least 34 people, the latest deadly...
Stranded migrants saved, but dozens missing off Italy in rough seas
At least 30 migrants are missing following two shipwrecks off the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to survivor testimony, as...
Israel forces kill three West Bank militants: army
Israeli forces on Sunday killed three Palestinian militants in the West Bank, the army said, the latest deaths in a...
Morocco minibus plunge kills 24
A minibus plunged into a ravine in Morocco on Sunday, killing all 24 people on board in one of the...
Senegal opposition leader on hunger strike hospitalized: lawyer
Jailed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, on hunger strike since shortly after his arrest last month, was admitted to hospital...
Sundowns win, Chiefs held, Pirates sunk as S. Africa season starts
The 'big three' South African clubs had mixed results as the league season began this weekend with title-holders Mamelodi Sundowns...
World champion Springboks face ‘very difficult’ task picking squad
Twenty-six of the 33 Springboks who won the last Rugby World Cup in Japan four years ago are contenders for...
Trump to seek new judge in election conspiracy trial
Former US president Donald Trump said Sunday he will petition to have a different judge oversee his historic criminal trial...
France suspends aid to Burkina Faso
France is suspending development aid and budgetary assistance to Burkina Faso, its foreign ministry announced Sunday. The statement comes days...
Coup sanctions plunge Niamey into the dark
The long-suffering people of Niger's capital, Niamey, are used to intermittent power cuts. But since the coup d'etat one week...
Mystery in Dubai as mega-wheel stops turning
Two years ago, Dubai's skyscraper-studded skyline welcomed a Ferris wheel touted as the world's largest, but it mysteriously stopped turning...
Water-stressed Iraq dries up fish farms
Iraqi villager Omar Ziad gazes at the cracked and barren earth where his fish farm once stood, lost to water...
Relief and despair: repeal of logging ban divides Kenya
It was the news Kenya's timber industry had waited over five years to hear: a ban on logging was over,...
Cambodian king appoints Hun Sen’s son as new PM
Cambodia's king appointed Hun Sen's son the country's new leader Monday, beginning a handover of power that ends nearly four...
Iran’s foreign minister in first Japan visit since 2019
Iran's foreign minister visited Japan on Monday for the first time since 2019, in a rare trip to a G7...
France clash is special moment for Morocco World Cup coach Pedros
Morocco's presence in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup is a dream come true for the tournament debutants,...
Jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s lawyers to launch legal challenge
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's lawyers were on Monday attempting to launch legal challenges against his three year-sentence for...
Why is a rusty Philippine warship involved in the South China Sea dispute?
A crumbling World War II-era Philippine navy vessel stranded on a submerged reef in the South China Sea has long...
Saudi Aramco Q2 profits drop 38% on lower prices: statement
Oil firm Saudi Aramco on Monday announced profits of $30.08 billion for the second quarter, a sharp fall from the...
Thousands of US sailors, Marines reach Red Sea after Iran tensions
More than 3,000 US military personnel have arrived in the Red Sea aboard two warships, as part of increased deployments...
Asian markets fluctuate after mixed US jobs report
Asian equities were mixed on Monday following a US jobs report that left investors weighing the chances of another Federal...
US scientists achieve net energy gain in fusion reaction for second time
US Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have accomplished a groundbreaking milestone in the quest for clean energy. For...
Philippines summons Chinese ambassador after water cannon incident in disputed South China sea
The Philippines has taken action by summoning China's ambassador to Manila. The incident occurred when Chinese coastguards blocked and used...
South Korea’s Scout Jamboree cut short amidst heatwave, typhoon threat
South Korea's World Scout Jamboree has been cut short due to a looming typhoon threat. Organizers are making preparations to...
US deploys navy warships in response to China-Russia joint naval patrol near Alaska
The United States has deployed four navy warships following joint maritime patrols conducted by Russian and Chinese naval forces in...
Ethiopia accuses Amhara militia of attempting government overthrow amid ongoing clashes
A senior Ethiopian official has accused militiamen in the Amhara region of plotting to overthrow both the regional and federal...
Trump maintains legal immunity, never violates US Constitution — Defense lawyer
Former President Donald Trump's defense lawyer, John Lauro, has stated that Trump maintains legal immunity and did not violate the...
NYPD invests in tactical drones to respond to emergencies
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has made significant investments in cutting-edge tactical drone technology, with a focus on utilizing...
75-year-old woman fatally struck in Brooklyn Residence, drivers abscond scene
In a heartbreaking incident that unfolded just around the corner from her dwelling in Brooklyn, a 75-year-old woman, identified as...
