Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (October 31, 2024) said that there are some forces both within and outside India that are attempting to destabilize the country and sow chaos in order to tarnish its reputation on the global stage. He made these remarks while speaking at a gathering near the Statue of Unity in … Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger, despite his dislike for politics and reluctance to make endorsements, has spoken out in support of the Democratic ticket in the face of a potential second Donald Trump presidency. In a message posted online, Schwarzenegger announced that he would be casting his vote for Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz, expressing … Read more
AFP The US envoy to the UN has cautioned Israel to urgently address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza or face potential cuts to American military assistance, as the deadline looms for improving aid distribution. Linda Thomas-Greenfield emphasized the need for Israel to translate words into action on the ground, noting the current lack of … Read more
“ Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Reforms to the UK’s fiscal rules should be used to invest in nurses, the head of the Royal College of Nursing has said, warning the sector could be forced to take further strike action. … Read more
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Sudan’s warring military and paramilitary forces are escalating attacks with outside powers “fueling the fire,” which is intensifying the nightmare of hunger and disease for millions, the United Nations chief said Monday. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the U.N. Security Council that the 18-month war faces the serious possibility of “igniting regional … Read more
“ Vice President Kamala Harris has seen a decline in presidential polls recently, which pollster Frank Luntz attributes to a change in strategy that could lead to her defeat in the election. In an interview with CNN, Luntz mentioned that Harris experienced a surge in the polls when she focused on why she should be … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is anticipating the deployment of North Korean soldiers by Russia starting from Sunday or Monday. “This is a clear escalation,” Zelensky stated on Friday during an interview on X. He mentioned intelligence reports indicating that North Korean units will be sent to the combat zone on October 27 or 28. Zelensky … Read more
“ Should the future of our society be determined by the leaders of major tech companies? According to Nobel economics prize winner Simon Johnson, giving too much power to a small group of billionaires will come at the expense of the public interest. The British-American economist, who teaches at MIT, also emphasized that the advancement … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the European economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the gap between European and US gross domestic product is expected to widen further by the end of the decade due to the continent’s “lack of business … Read more
Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for free The stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White House The US Department of Justice has warned Elon Musk’s political action committee it may be violating federal law after the world’s richest man pledged to award $1mn a day to registered voters … Read more