WASHINGTON, Sept 6 – President Donald Trump is standing firmly behind Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing rising concern from Congress and health experts as his broad revisions to national vaccine policy take effect. Despite the mounting risks of lowered vaccination rates and the political fallout such a shift could bring, Trump has … Read more
TEL AVIV, Sep 5 – Tensions between Israel and Hamas escalated further on Friday after the militant group released a new video featuring two Israeli hostages, while the Israeli military intensified its campaign in Gaza City with a strike that brought down a high-rise building. The video, which appeared heavily edited, showed two young captives … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept 5 – Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government was shaken on Friday when Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner stepped down following revelations over unpaid tax, delivering the most damaging blow yet to his leadership. The resignation triggered a swift reshuffle at the highest levels of government, forcing Starmer to appoint a new deputy … Read more
NEW YORK, Sept 5 – A busy week of inflation reports is on the horizon for U.S. investors, with Wall Street preparing for consumer and producer price data that could determine the Federal Reserve’s next steps on interest rates. At the same time, uncertainty surrounding tariffs has resurfaced, while government bond yields remain a key … Read more
PARIS, Sept 4 – Western leaders gathered in Paris this week to discuss Ukraine’s long-term security in the event of a peace deal with Russia, but doubts continue to linger over whether the United States will commit to supporting such guarantees. With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy present, nearly 30 leaders from Europe, Canada, Japan, and … Read more
HOUSTON, Texas, Sep 2 – Eleven-year-old Julián Guzman had been celebrating with relatives at a family gathering when he and his cousin slipped away to amuse themselves with the age-old game of ringing doorbells and running off. What started as innocent mischief quickly spiraled into tragedy, as gunfire erupted outside a house on Mimbrough Street, leaving … Read more
WASHINGTON, Sept 2 – The U.S. Congress returns on Tuesday with just weeks left to carry out one of its most vital responsibilities: keeping the government funded and avoiding a partial shutdown. Lawmakers face a September 30 deadline, a recurring challenge that has repeatedly exposed Washington’s deep political divisions in recent years. This session arrives … Read more
TIANJIN, China, Sept 1 – During a high-profile summit in the Chinese port city of Tianjin, President Xi Jinping outlined his ambition for reshaping the global order with a stronger focus on the Global South. The event gathered over 20 international leaders, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi among the … Read more
KABUL, Sept 1 – Afghanistan has been struck by one of its deadliest earthquakes in recent years, leaving more than 800 people dead and at least 2,800 others injured. The 6.0-magnitude quake struck just after midnight, shattering homes and cutting off remote villages in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar. Rescue operations are still … Read more
TIANJIN, China, Aug 31 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on Sunday, where both leaders underlined their willingness to strengthen ties and move past tensions. Modi emphasized that New Delhi is committed to building a more stable and constructive relationship with Beijing, highlighting the need for trust, … Read more