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
WASHINGTON, Aug 30 – The United States has announced that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will not be permitted to attend the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York, a decision that has stirred outrage among Palestinian officials and drawn sharp criticism from several Western governments. Alongside Abbas, nearly 80 other Palestinian officials have … Read more
NEW YORK, Aug 29 – A divided U.S. appeals court has struck down most of the tariffs imposed under the President Trump, ruling by a 7-4 vote that the measures exceed the legal authority granted to the executive branch. The decision represents a major blow to one of Trump’s most prominent economic and foreign policy tools, … Read more
August 29 – Wall Street futures slipped on Friday as investors turned cautious ahead of a key inflation report that could influence the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates in September. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 0.33%, S&P 500 futures fell 0.33%, and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.53%, reflecting a broad-based pullback across markets. … Read more
CHICAGO, Aug 28 – Chicago is once again at the center of a heated national debate after President Donald Trump threatened to send National Guard troops and federal immigration officers into the city. The remarks have reignited tensions between Illinois Democrats and the Trump camp, raising concerns about legality, public safety, and the potential impact … Read more
Washington, D.C., Aug 26 – President Donald Trump has imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on most goods imported from India, citing New Delhi’s continued purchases of discounted Russian oil. The decision, which took effect just after midnight on Wednesday, marks one of the toughest trade measures against a key U.S. ally and has already triggered … Read more
SYDNEY, Aug 26 – Australia has taken an unprecedented diplomatic step by expelling Iran’s ambassador following accusations that Tehran was directly involved in orchestrating antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. The move marks the first time since World War II that Canberra has expelled an envoy, signaling the seriousness with which the government views the … Read more