EU’s Borrell sounds alarm on N Korea-Russia alliance in visit to S Korea
The European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, met with South Korean officials in Seoul on Monday, addressing mounting concerns over...
MTA to suspend train service to Rockaways for four months in 2025 for repairs
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York has announced that train service to the Rockaways will be suspended for...
Japan bolsters defense with successful launch of new H3 rocket
Japan has taken a significant step in enhancing its military capabilities by successfully launching a defense satellite aboard its new...
Hochul calls Republican voters ‘anti-American’
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has criticized Republican voters, branding them as “anti-American” during an appearance on MSNBC. Hochul’s comments...
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy launches initiative to strengthen economic ties with Nigeria
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arrived in Nigeria on Sunday for his inaugural official visit to Africa. His trip...
Lightning strike kills 13 children in Ugandan refugee camp
In a heart-wrenching incident at the Palabek Refugee Settlement in northwestern Uganda, a fierce lightning strike during a church service...
UNICEF reports critical healthcare access for millions amid ongoing crisis in Afghanistan
UNICEF has highlighted the urgent needs and ongoing efforts in Afghanistan during September 2024. Over six million individuals accessed vital...
Spain mobilizes thousands of troops, police amid deadly flooding crisis
Spain has deploying an unprecedented 10,000 personnel 5,000 soldiers and 5,000 police as the nation grapples with its deadliest natural...
New York City declares drought watch as water conservation becomes urgent priority
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared a citywide drought watch, urging residents to conserve water and directing city...
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...
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...
NYC schools close Friday to honor Diwali
New York City schools have been authorized to close on Friday to honor Diwali, the Festival of Lights, marking the...
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,...
Absa secures $150m to bolster African SMEs, targets trade growth under AfCFTA
South Africa's Absa Bank has secured a substantial $150 million facility from British International Investment (BII) aimed at financing sustainable...
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...
Opinion: A necessary reckoning with America’s painful past and its potential impact on the nation’s future
In an unprecedented and somber address from Arizona, President Joe Biden took a historic step in acknowledging one of the...
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...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Polls are Open!
Voting is the bedrock of our democracy — it shapes the kind of city, state, and nation we become. The...
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...
WHO expands digital health certification for Hajj pilgrims, enhancing safety, care
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced an expansion of their digital health collaboration...
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...
Erik ten Hag dismissed as Manchester United manager amid struggling season
Manchester United has made the shocking decision to part ways with manager Erik ten Hag, as the club languishes in...
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...