$45.6 billion in pandemic unemployment aid likely stolen — Feds
An estimated $45.6 billion in pandemic unemployment benefits has been stolen by fraudsters who used the Social Security numbers of...
Indiana abortion clinics reopening after judge blocks ban
After an Indiana judge has blocked the state's abortion ban from being enforced, phones starting ringing across Indiana abortion clinics,...
Israeli PM Yair Lapid backs two-state solution at UNGA
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid in his speech at the 77th UN General Assembly has expressed his support for a...
President Putin thanks Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince for Kingdom’s mediation in prisoner release
Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the Kingdom’s mediation enabling the release...
UN policy memo urges Pakistan to suspend international debt repayments amid flood crisis
A United Nations policy memo urged Pakistan to suspend international debt repayments amid the flood crisis. The memorandum, which the...
Despite push from city schools officials, parent-teacher conferences remain virtual
Despite the push from city schools officials for the return of pre-pandemic life schools, parent-teacher conferences will remain virtual this...
Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate 0.75 percentage point, projects economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve has announced another sharp hike in interest rates on Wednesday as the central bank struggles to rein...
Appeals court grants DOJ access to sensitive documents seized in Trump search
Appeals court rules DOJ can regain access to sensitive documents seized in Trump search A federal appeals court on Wednesday...
City education officals withdraw Banks’ comments on private school tuition
Facing fierce pushback after Chancellor David Banks said the city is spending too much money on private schools for students...
Around 72 percent of children experience cyber threats globally
Around 72 percent of children globally have experienced at least one type of cyber threat online, a new cybersecurity report...
US, France, Saudi Arabia urge Lebanon’s rulers to elect new president without delay
The US, France, and Saudi Arabia urged Lebanon’s rulers to elect a new president without any delay after Michel Aoun’s...
NY Attorney General files lawsuit against Trump, alleges misappropriation of funds
New York Attorney General, Letitia James, has filed a lawsuit against the former United States President, Donald Trump. While disclosing...
U.S. task force proposes anxiety screenings for most adults
With recent polls showing high levels of anxiety and depression amongst Americans, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USTF) has...
Venezuelan migrants file lawsuit in federal court against Gov DeSantis, Florida officials
A group of Venezuelan migrants has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Florida...
Ukraine war, fallout set to dominate United Nations meeting
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has set to dominate the first in-person meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in three...
Students who participate in extracurricular activities will no longer face COVID vaccine requirement, Mayor Adams announces
Students who participate in a range of extracurricular activities including sports will no longer face a COVID vaccine requirement, Mayor...
Saudi Arabia, EU, Arab League hold closed ministerial meeting to discuss Arab Peace Initiative
Saudi Arabia, the EU, and the Arab League held a closed ministerial meeting on Tuesday night to discuss the Arab...
President Vladimir Putin orders Russia’s first mobilization since World War II
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered Russia’s first mobilization since World War Two, warning the West that if it continued...
Only 3 city public schools named National Blue Ribbon Schools, education department reveals
Only three New York City public schools made this year’s list of National Blue Ribbon Schools, and all were charter...
Mega project to simulate life on Mars in Metaverse in development in Dubai
Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC) is developing a mega project to simulate life on the Red Planet in...
German Foreign Minister vows to support countries hardest hit by Russia’s invasion
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock vowed to support countries hardest hit by the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine as...
NY state urged to strengthen drinking water standards on toxic chemicals
Months after the EPA has issued health advisories concerning drinking water standards, advocates called on state leaders to fall in...
Judge vacates conviction of ‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed
A Baltimore judge has vacated the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, the subject of the hit podcast "Serial" who had...
Texas county to investigate transportation of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
A Texas county sheriff's office has announced it would investigate the transportation of Venezuelan migrants to Martha's Vineyard last week, a controversial...
Mayor Adams joins African leaders to raise AU flag on Wall Street
The Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has joined other African leaders to raise AU flag on Wall Street....
Biden says he’ll wait until after midterms to decide 2024 run
President Joe Biden has said in an interview that aired Sunday that it's "much too early" to make the decision on...
Oregon apologizes for “offensive and disgraceful” anti-Mormon chant during BYU football game
The University of Oregon has issued an apology after footage of an explicit anti-Mormon chant during a football game Saturday...
“The COVID pandemic is over” — Biden declares
President Joe Biden has said in a 60 Minutes interview Sunday that the COVID-19 pandemic is a thing of the past. "The pandemic...
Russia to deepen cooperation on defense issues with China
Russia and China have agreed to deepen cooperation on defense issues with a focus on holding joint exercises, Moscow’s powerful...
Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in space field highlighted at 73rd International Astronautical Congress in Paris
The Saudi Space Commission (SSC) participated in the 73rd International Astronautical Congress in Paris during which Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in...
Senator Schumer says US should send another $12B in aid to Ukraine
As Ukraine continues a major counteroffensive against Russia’s invasion, the U.S. should send another $12 billion in aid for the...
More than 160 ships containing agricultural products left Ukraine under UN grain deal
A total of 165 ships with 3.7 million tonnes of agricultural products on board have left Ukraine under a deal...
Abu Dhabi’s home-grown arts center announces fall 2022 program exploring ecologies, food security
Warehouse421, Abu Dhabi’s home-grown arts and design center, announces its fall 2022 program, ‘A Season for Regrounding,’ which features two...
Saudi Arabia’s central bank governor says inflation still within reasonable rate
Saudi Arabia’s central bank governor Fahad al-Mubarak said in a conference on Sunday that inflation in the kingdom is still...
Iran’s Khamenei appears in public after reports of poor health
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei has made his first public appearance after reports of poor health over the past...
President Biden arrives in London for funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
President Biden has arrived in London to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II. The president was expected to sign the...
Yeshiva University suspends student clubs in wake of Supreme Court’s LGBTQ ruling
Yeshiva University has abruptly suspended student club activity in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this week...
Special judge named to oversee Donald Trump Florida files
US federal judge Raymond Dearie has been chosen to review the files seized in the FBI's search of former US...
Adams unveils funding for linear park in Queens
Mayor Eric Adams on has unveiled an investment of $35 million to begin phase one of QueensWay, a new linear park...
President Biden warns Vladimir Putin against use of nuclear weapons
The Biden administration has announced another $600 million in military aid to help the Ukrainian army maintain momentum against Russia. In an...
Ideas Rule the World
Dear Destiny Friends, “What rules the world is idea, because ideas define the way reality is perceived“ – Irving Kristol It...
Turkey’s foreign ministry condemns US decision to lift arms embargo on Cyprus
Turkey’s foreign ministry said on Saturday it strongly condemned the expansion of a decision taken by the United States in...
About 41% of NYC students chronically absent last school year
About 41 percent of New York City students were chronically absent, missing at least 18 days of last school year,...
President Biden reveals nominee to be new US ambassador to UAE
President Joe Biden intends to nominate Martina Anna Tkadlec Strong on Friday to be the next US ambassador to the...
2022 YouthConnnekt Summit: Banjul Mayor commends UNDP, NYC
The Banjul Mayoress, Malick Lowe has commended the leadership of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and New York over...
SGS announces new discovery of gold and copper ore in Madinah
The Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) has announced the discovery of new sites for gold and copper ore deposits in the Madinah...
Two officers taken to hospital after being stabbed in central London
A female police officer has been left with a potentially life-changing injury in a central London attack which also saw...
Biden set to meet with families of Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan at the White House
President Joe Biden has been scheduled to meet with the families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan at the White...
Saudi Arabia announces discovery of new gold, copper ore sites
Saudi Arabia announced the discovery of new gold and copper ore sites in Medina on Thursday. The discoveries of gold...
Former NYC Mayor’s ambitious $202M plan to create universal curriculum turned down
On his way out of office, former Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an ambitious $202 million plan to create a...
Real estate transactions involving cryptocurrency show potential throughout UAE
Real estate transactions involving cryptocurrency in Dubai and throughout the UAE could become more popular, with the region positioning itself...
Nigeria awards citizenship to 286 US, other nationals, urges positive contributions to advancement
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has awarded citizenship to 286 United States and other nationals. This was disclosed in a statement...
SCOTUS declines to block order requiring Yeshiva University to recognize LGBTQ club
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 vote has declined on Wednesday a request from Yeshiva University to block a lower court order...
Crown Prince receives written message from president of Nigeria
Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, deputy prime minister and minister of defense have received a written message from President of...
Tensions rise ahead of middle, high schools admission in NYC
Tensions are rising ahead of an anticipated announcement about whether New York City middle and high schools will fully bring...
Iran signs memorandum to join security body founded by Russia, China
Iran has signed a Memorandum of Obligations to become a permanent member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Iran’s foreign...
Biden announces $900 million for electric vehicle chargers at Detroit auto show
President Biden, a gearhead with his own vintage Corvette has showcased his administration's efforts to promote electric vehicles during a...
President Biden hosts anti-extremism ‘summit’ at White House
President Joe Biden on Thursday will address a White House conference on “hate-motivated violence” in his latest bid to call...
Russia spent $300 million to covertly influence world politics, U.S. government says
Russia has covertly spent more than $300 million since 2014 to try to influence politicians and other officials in more...
Twitter shareholders vote in favor of Elon Musk’s $44B offer
Twitter shareholders have approved a $44 billion buyout by Elon Musk on Tuesday, handing over the deal’s outcome to a...