Lisa Lerer from The New York Times outlined the aftermath of Trump’s victory for readers. Donald Trump clearly stated his intentions to the American people. He promised to use military force against his political opponents, dismiss thousands of career public servants, conduct military-style deportations of millions of immigrants, undermine the independence of the Department of … Read more
California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, along with education leaders from across the state, expressed strong opposition to President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. Thurmond stated that this move would pose a significant threat to the quality of education that students need for a successful future. During a press … Read more
North Korea announced on Thursday that it had conducted a test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, describing it as the “world’s most powerful strategic weapon.” The country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, was present for the test and stated that it was a warning to those who have been threatening North Korea’s security. The test has … Read more
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Sheikh Naim Qassem, the newly elected head of Hezbollah, has been a prominent figure in the Iran-backed group for over 30 years. Speaking from an undisclosed location on Oct. 8, Qassem stated that the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel was a battle of endurance, with Hezbollah vowing not to back down despite … Read more
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has given a measured response to Israeli strikes on the country, stating that the attack should not be “exaggerated or downplayed” and refraining from immediate retaliation. President Masoud Pezeshkian mentioned that Iran would respond appropriately to the attack, which resulted in the deaths of at least four soldiers, emphasizing that … Read more
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has called for a considered approach following the Israeli attack on military sites on Saturday. “How the strength and will of the Iranian people should be made clear to [Israel] is for those responsible to decide,” Khamenei said on Sunday at an event in the capital Tehran, according to … Read more
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has dropped a money-laundering case against a top cryptocurrency executive to allow him to get medical treatment abroad. Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen, was arrested on a business trip to Nigeria in February and later charged alongside his company Binance with laundering $35.4m (£28m) – which they denied. The 40-year-old was in … Read more
During the November elections in Jharkhand state, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of India sought to regain control. A video began circulating on social media that falsely depicted BJP politician Shivraj Singh Chouhan reprimanding a fellow party member. In reality, the footage showed Chouhan criticizing the opposition alliance that governs Jharkhand. A Hindi-language Facebook … Read more
King Charles and Queen Camilla are on their last day of their visit to Australia. Toby Melville-Pool/Getty King Charles embraces a member of the indigenous community in Sydney at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence on Oct. 22, 2024. King Charles received a welcome from indigenous leaders in Sydney amid an ongoing protest over sovereignty. … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Moldovan President Maia Sandu was on track to win the first round of Sunday’s elections, but a crucial referendum on joining the European Union remained too close to call, indicating the challenges the country will face in breaking away from Russia’s influence. Sandu secured about 42% support, the highest among a group of … Read more