The Houston Chapter of Eko Club USA Inc. marked the 2024 Labor Day with a vibrant celebration, featuring sports activities and social gatherings at their clubhouse. The event, held on the first Monday in September, paid tribute to the contributions of the labor movement to the advancement of the socioeconomic development of the United States … Read more
Qatar Red Crescent and the United Nations agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) have signed a landmark agreement.In a vital move to address the humanitarian crisis in the West Bank, the The pact, worth $4.5 million, aims to provide crucial assistance to over 4,400 Palestinian workers and patients from Gaza who are currently stranded in the West … Read more
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez has fled to Spain, seeking asylum after an arrest warrant was issued against him. Gonzalez, accompanied by his wife and Spanish officials, arrived at the Torrejon de Ardoz military air base in Madrid on Sunday afternoon. The arrest warrant, issued on Monday, accused Gonzalez of terrorism, conspiracy, and other crimes … Read more
It will be the first time Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet in person — and millions of Americans will get a ringside seat. The Democratic vice president and Republican former president will face off in Philadelphia on Tuesday in their first — and possibly only — televised debate before what promises to be a … Read more
Israeli officials report that three people were killed in an attack at the border between Jordan and the occupied West Bank. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed that the victims were Israeli civilians shot at the Allenby Bridge crossing. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between … Read more
Former U.S. President George W. Bush has announced that he will not be endorsing any candidates in the upcoming presidential election. This decision marks a departure from the usual political protocol, where former presidents often voice their support for their party’s nominee. According to a spokesman, Bush has “retired from presidential politics many years ago” … Read more
More than 100,000 people took to the streets across France on Saturday to protest the appointment of centre-right politician Michel Barnier as the new prime minister. His selection follows an inconclusive election in which the left-wing New Popular Front (NPF) secured the most seats, but their candidate for prime minister was rejected by President Emmanuel … Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to embark on a crucial diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom on Monday, amidst rising tensions in the Middle East. The State Department announced that Blinken’s two-day visit aims to reaffirm the “special relationship” between the US and UK through the US-UK Strategic Dialogue. Blinken’s agenda includes … Read more
A devastating Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon has claimed the lives of three emergency workers, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. The victims were part of an ambulance team attempting to extinguish a fire in the town of Froun, Nabatieh district. This heartbreaking incident marks the second time an ambulance team has been … Read more
Ukrainian drones have targeted a munitions depot in the Russian region of Voronezh, a Ukrainian security source revealed on Saturday. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the SBU, Ukraine’s internal security service, carried out the operation. The depot, located in the village of Soldatskoe, was allegedly being used to transfer munitions and … Read more
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has issued a call to action for Islamic countries to unite against what he describes as Israel’s “growing threat of expansionism”. This statement comes after the killing of a Turkish-American woman, who was part of a protest against settlement expansion in the West Bank. Erdogan emphasized the need for solidarity among … Read more
Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner made its long-awaited return to Earth on Saturday without the astronauts who rode it up to the International Space Station, after NASA ruled the trip back too risky. After years of delays, Starliner launched in June for what was meant to be a roughly weeklong test mission — a final shakedown before … Read more
Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney, a lifelong Republican, has announced his intention to vote for Democrat Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. Cheney, who was a key figure during George W. Bush’s presidency, stated that he believes “there has never been an individual more dangerous to our republic than Donald Trump,” the current Republican … Read more
A devastating night in Gaza has left at least 13 Palestinians dead and 15 wounded, as Israeli strikes targeted a school sheltering refugees and a residential building. The Palestinian Authority’s official news agency, WAFA, reported that eight of the fatalities occurred in refugee tents at the Halima al-Sa’diyya School in Jabalia, northern Gaza. The Israeli … Read more
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Dublin on Saturday, marking the first time a British PM has stepped foot in the Republic of Ireland in five years. This significant trip aims to reset relations between the two nations and strengthen ties with the European Union. Since his Labour Party’s victory in July, … Read more
Donald Trump’s sentencing in the Manhattan hush money case has been postponed until after the upcoming November election. On Friday, Judge Juan Merchan rescheduled the sentencing to 26 November, citing “the unique time frame this matter currently finds itself in” as one of the reasons. Trump’s legal team, representing the Republican presidential candidate, has employed … Read more
A senior US intelligence official revealed on Friday that Russia is actively seeking to influence the upcoming presidential election, while China is focusing on manipulating down-ballot races. Meanwhile, Iran is intensifying its efforts to sway voters, marking a significant escalation from previous cycles. The US intelligence community is taking a proactive approach by issuing private … Read more
Ukrainian prosecutors has announced on Friday that they are investigating a disturbing incident where Russian troops allegedly shot and killed three Ukrainian servicemen who were surrendering on the eastern front near Pokrovsk. This latest incident is just one of many reported by Ukraine, and it has sparked outrage and condemnation. According to the Prosecutor General’s … Read more
Thailand officially swore in Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister on Friday, concluding a tumultuous political period that saw her predecessor ousted and the main opposition party dissolved. Paetongtarn, the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, took the oath of office in a private ceremony with King Maha Vajiralongkorn around 6:15 pm (1115 GMT), making … Read more
Hunter Biden has pleaded guilty to all nine charges in his federal tax evasion case, surprising federal prosecutors who were gearing up for his trial. The 54-year-old son of US President Joe Biden had previously denied deliberately evading $1.4 million (£1 million) in income taxes for the years 2016-2019. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For … Read more