NEW YORK, Dec 31 – As New York City counts down to the New Year, Zohran Mamdani, 34, is set to make history as the city’s youngest mayor in a century when he takes the oath of office at midnight on New Year’s Day. In the lead-up to assuming office, Mamdani has been working to … Read more
FLORIDA, Dec 29 – Efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine moved a step forward but remained deeply complicated following high level talks involving U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. While both sides expressed optimism after their meeting in Florida, major political and territorial questions are still unresolved, particularly the future of … Read more
PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 28 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is due to sit down with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida later today for direct talks focused on ending the war in Ukraine, as Russia continues to intensify its missile and drone campaign against Ukrainian cities. The meeting takes place under mounting pressure on Kyiv, … Read more
NIGERIA, Dec 26 – The United States has carried out air strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group in north western Nigeria, marking a significant escalation in Washington’s involvement in the country’s long running fight against jihadist violence. The strikes targeted camps used by the extremist group in Sokoto state, close to Nigeria’s … Read more
CALIFORNIA, Dec 25 – Christmas celebrations across California were overshadowed by relentless rainfall that swept through large parts of the state, triggering floods, evacuations, power outages, and deadly incidents. What began as steady rain quickly escalated into a powerful storm system that left highways submerged, neighborhoods threatened by mudslides, and emergency crews working through the … Read more
December 23 – The arrest of a California mother in connection with the death of her nine-year-old daughter has shocked communities across multiple states, as investigators outlined what authorities describe as a deliberate and carefully planned crime that unfolded over several weeks. Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was taken into custody on Tuesday and booked into the … Read more
December 22 – As winter approaches, doctors and scientists across the United States are sounding alarms about the current influenza season. While flu outbreaks are expected every year, this one is raising more concern than usual. Medical professionals say early indicators point to a season that could be more intense, more widespread, and harder on … Read more
December 20 – The release of long awaited files tied to Jeffrey Epstein was supposed to quiet political pressure and demonstrate transparency. Instead, it has opened a new front of criticism inside the Republican Party, with some lawmakers and conservative voices warning that limited disclosures and heavy redactions could haunt the party as the 2026 … Read more
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 – In a rare evening speech delivered from the White House amid festive holiday decorations, President Donald Trump used the occasion to spotlight what he described as major accomplishments of his administration, even as new polling data shows declining approval ratings, particularly on the economy. Speaking in a fast paced and combative … Read more
WASHINGTON, Dec 13 – The independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve is facing one of its most serious legal tests in decades as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments over President Donald Trump’s decision to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The case has placed the nation’s central bank squarely at the center of … Read more