KATHMANDU, Sept 10 – The streets of Nepal’s capital remained under strict military watch on Wednesday as soldiers took control of key institutions, including parliament, after two days of violent demonstrations that left at least 25 people dead and more than 600 injured. A curfew has been enforced across Kathmandu following the unrest, which ultimately … Read more
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 – The White House has asked lawmakers to approve legislation that would extend current federal funding levels through January 31, a move designed to prevent a partial government shutdown when the new fiscal year begins on October 1. The proposal, confirmed by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, is part of an effort … Read more
WASHINGTON, Sept 8 – Lawmakers in the United States have released a controversial document tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender, sparking renewed political tensions in Washington. Among the records now public is a so-called “birthday book” that Epstein’s lawyers turned over to Congress, containing messages from friends, acquaintances, and well-known … Read more
TOKYO, Sept 7 – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday, bringing to an end a tenure that lasted less than a year but was marked by mounting political challenges and voter frustration over rising living costs. The decision comes shortly after Japan concluded a major trade deal with the United States, … Read more
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