LONDON/SINGAPORE, Jan 20 – The dollar showed signs of softening, while global stocks maintained cautious upward momentum on Monday as financial markets prepared for a wave of policy announcements from Donald Trump’s second-term presidency. Investors are also watching for a potential rate hike in Japan later this week, adding to market anticipation. As Trump prepares … Read more
GAZA/JERUSALEM, Jan 19 – A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel marked a significant pause in the 15-month conflict that has devastated the Gaza Strip and caused widespread suffering. As part of the truce, Hamas released three Israeli hostages, and Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners, signaling the start of a tentative peace process. The ceasefire allowed … Read more
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 – On the eve of his second inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up for a victory rally in Washington, D.C. The event, titled the “Make America Great Again Victory Rally,” will be held at the Capital One Arena at 3 p.m. ET (1900 GMT) on Sunday. This rally comes just one … Read more
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 – Late Saturday, TikTok, the immensely popular social media platform with over 170 million users in the United States, ceased operations, disappeared from Apple and Google app stores. This sudden disappearance was in response to a new law taking effect on Sunday, mandating the app’s shutdown due to its ties with its … Read more
JAN 18, TikTok, the wildly popular social media app, is facing an uncertain future in the United States. As a federal ban looms on the horizon, millions of U.S. users are bracing for what could be a major disruption to their daily online routines. The app, which has captivated the attention of nearly half of … Read more
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 – TikTok, the widely popular short-video platform, is on the verge of a significant shutdown in the United States. Unless the Biden administration provides assurances to technology giants like Apple and Google to avoid enforcement actions, the app could go dark by Sunday. This looming threat follows a Supreme Court decision upholding … Read more
JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Jan 18 – The Israeli government has formally approved a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, aimed at halting hostilities in the Gaza Strip and facilitating the release of hostages. The decision was announced on Saturday, with the agreement scheduled to come into effect on Sunday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed the cabinet’s approval following … Read more
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 – For the first time in 40 years, a U.S. presidential inauguration will take place indoors due to extreme cold weather conditions. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday that the ceremony, originally scheduled to be held outdoors, will be moved to the Capitol Rotunda on Monday. The decision was made to ensure … Read more
ISLAMABAD, JAN 17 – In a landmark legal development, Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been handed a 14-year prison sentence in a land corruption case. The verdict, delivered by an anti-graft court, has significant political and legal implications, further intensifying the ongoing political instability in Pakistan. Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, was … Read more
MUMBAI, JAN 17 – Renowned Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, 54, was the victim of a violent stabbing incident at his residence in a high-end Mumbai neighborhood. The attack occurred during what is believed to have been a burglary attempt late Thursday night. While local television channels have reported that police have detained a suspect … Read more