Vice President Kamala Harris has been endorsed by President Joe Biden as his successor following his decision to drop out of the race. Harris, now the Democratic frontrunner, presents a compelling yet complex choice for the party. While she appears to be a seamless...
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Beijing and Manila Reach Provisional Deal to Ease South China Sea Tensions
The Philippines and China have agreed on a provisional arrangement to facilitate the resupply of a Philippine military outpost on a contested reef in the South China Sea. This development, announced by Manila on Sunday, aims to reduce tensions in one of the region’s...
Arike Ogunbowale Shines in WNBA All-Star Game, Clark and Reese Impress
In a stunning display of talent, Arike Ogunbowale led Team WNBA to a 117-109 victory over Team USA at the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. The game, reminiscent of the 2021 All-Star showdown, saw Ogunbowale score a record-breaking 34 points, earning her second MVP award....
Global Response to ICJ Ruling Against Israeli Occupation
The international community has reacted strongly to the United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, which declared Israel’s continued occupation of Palestinian territories illegal. Palestinian leaders have celebrated the decision as a significant step...
Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, and Jim Leyland Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
The Baseball Hall of Fame welcomed four new members as Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, and Jim Leyland were officially inducted in a ceremony held in Cooperstown, N.Y. Each inductee delivered heartfelt speeches, sharing their journeys and expressing gratitude...
Breaking News: President Joe Biden Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection in 2024
In a stunning development, President Joe Biden has announced that he will not seek reelection in the upcoming 2024 presidential race. In a heartfelt letter posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Biden emphasized that his decision was made in the best...
Growing Pressure on Biden to Step Down as Calls for Change Intensify
Growing Pressure on Biden to Step Down as Calls for Change Intensify Washington, D.C. – Independent Senator Joe Manchin has joined the chorus of voices from within President Joe Biden’s own party calling for him to step aside in the 2024 presidential race. Manchin’s...
Microsoft Reports 8.5 Million Devices Affected by CrowdStrike-Related Outage
A global tech outage, linked to a software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has impacted nearly 8.5 million Microsoft devices, the company revealed in a blog post on Saturday. "We currently estimate that CrowdStrike's update affected 8.5 million Windows...
Israeli Jets Bomb Houthi-Controlled Sites in Yemen
In a significant escalation, Israeli fighter jets bombed key sites in the Houthi-controlled Yemeni port city of Hodeidah on Saturday. This strike was a direct retaliation for a deadly drone attack launched by the Iran-backed Houthis, which hit Tel Aviv the previous...
News Int: Global Windows PCs Outage Caused by CrowdStrike Update
On July 19, 2024, a global outage hit Windows PCs due to a problematic update from security firm CrowdStrike. The update to its Falcon service caused many systems to crash with the infamous “blue screen of death,” disrupting various services, including Microsoft 365....
Biden Considers Exit as Trump Prepares for Republican Nomination
President Joe Biden is contemplating withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, sources say, while former President Donald Trump prepares to accept the Republican nomination with a major speech. On Thursday, the trajectories of the two candidates diverged...
Extreme Heat Wave Shuts Acropolis, Scorches Europe
Southern Europe is sweltering under an extreme heat wave, leading to significant disruptions and unprecedented temperatures. The Acropolis in Greece, one of the country's most iconic landmarks, was shut down for five hours on Wednesday due to soaring temperatures....
Von der Leyen Re-Elected as President of European Commission with Stronger Support
On Thursday, Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected as President of the European Commission with a significant majority of 401 out of 720 votes from European Parliament members, a far wider margin than her narrow win five years ago. Ursula von der Leyen secured a second...
Politician Injured, Wife Killed in Sint Maarten Shooting
On the evening of Wednesday, July 17, 2024, a tragic shooting occurred in the Cupecoy/Maho area of Sint Maarten, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) responded to a distress call at approximately 9:30 pm, discovering...
Venezuelan Farmers Boost Rice and Corn Production with Buyer-Funded Loans
Venezuelan farmers like Roberto Latini are experiencing a resurgence in rice and corn production, thanks to loans of fertilizers and seeds from agricultural guilds. Latini, who farms over 300 hectares in Portuguesa, attributes his ability to plant this season's crops...
China Urged to Set Deadline for Philippines to Withdraw from Second Thomas Shoal
A prominent Chinese maritime expert has called on Beijing to set a definitive timeline for the Philippines to withdraw from the Second Thomas Shoal. Wu Shicun, founder of the Hainan-based National Institute for South China Sea Studies, described the ongoing standoff...
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Trump Discusses Elections, Environment, and Conspiracies in Three-Hour Joe Rogan Interview
In an extensive three-hour interview with podcast host Joe Rogan, former President Donald Trump tackled a range of topics from election integrity and political rivalries to environmental concerns. Recorded Friday night, the session was part of Trump’s unconventional...
Venezuelan Prosecutor Accuses Lula of Faking Accident to Avoid BRICS Summit
In an unsubstantiated claim, Venezuela’s Attorney General, Tarek William Saab, alleged that Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva may have faked a recent injury to avoid attending the BRICS summit and to block Venezuela’s entry into the organization. In a...
Five Dead, 22 Injured in Attack on Turkish Aerospace Company Near Ankara
Ankara, Turkey – October 23, 2024A terrorist attack claimed the lives of five people and left 22 others injured on Wednesday at Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters near Turkey’s capital, Ankara. According to government officials, armed assailants...
Russia’s Push for a “New World Order” at the BRICS Summit
Russia is playing host to a crucial BRICS summit, positioning itself at the center of a global shift that aims to challenge the dominance of the West. BRICS, initially a group representing the rapidly developing economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South...
Revealing the Billions: Oil Companies’ Payments to Governments Under Scrutiny
New disclosures filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have lifted the veil on billions of dollars paid by oil and gas companies to governments worldwide. For the first time, these filings offer a detailed look at how much major corporations like...