U.S. Supreme Court declines to block New York gun restrictions
The Supreme Court has denied an emergency petition from a group of New York firearm dealers who asked the Court...
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Nemat Shafik named as Columbia University’s first woman president
Columbia University named former Bank of England Deputy Governor and current London School of Economics President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik...
Saudi Crown Prince launches fund to support developments in culture, tourism
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday announced the launch of the Events Investment Fund (EIF) which aims...
UK faces further disruption as teachers set to announce strike
Teachers in England and Wales have set to announce strike action later on Monday, joining nurses, rail workers and others...
Red Bull confirm New York launch on February 3 for 2023 Formula 1 car
F1 world champions Red Bull have announced that they will hold a ‘season launch’ in New York early in February,...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Preliminary Budget Address
Every year, the Mayor presents a budget to the people of New York City. This budget is about much more...
Mayor Adams unveils $102.7 billion budget for 2024
Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled his massive financial plan, standing at over $102 billion, including funding for affordable housing, public...
Billions of dollars in crypto used to fund activities such as terrorism: Report
The volume of cryptocurrency transactions funding illegal activities such as terrorism and human trafficking has quadrupled over the last...
Hochul announces $1 billion devoted to mental health resources
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that New York will invest $1 billion to address mental health needs.Hochul laid out her...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-ed: Making New York Safer
When I came to office, I inherited a city with many crises, including increasing crime. And my top priority has always been public safety. From day one, I got to...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-ed: Making New York Safer
When I came to office, I inherited a city with many crises, including increasing crime. And my top priority has always been public safety. From day one, I got to...
House Republicans pass legislation trying to block new IRS funding
House Republicans have made good on a campaign promise by approving a bill that would zero-out funding from the Inflation...
Mayor Adams unveils plans to turn NYC offices into 20,000 new apartments
Mayor Eric Adams has released details of a plan to turn empty offices into brand new apartments to help relieve...
Twin Parks fire victims mourned one year later by Bronx community
The Bronx community came together Monday to remember the 17 lives lost when a fire tore through a Bronx...
UK satellite launch into space fails
Britain’s attempt to become the first European nation to launch satellites into space ended in bitter disappointment early on...
Rep George Santos sworn into office despite background, accomplishments scandals
Despite admitting to lying about significant parts of his resume, Representative George Santos was officially sworn in on Saturday...
McCarthy wins House speakership after 15th round of votes, dramatics
After four days of deliberations and 15 votes, Republican Kevin McCarthy has won the speakership of the House of Representatives...
Hochul, Adams announce elevator replacements for multiple NYCHA campuses
The New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) modernization overhaul has reached a new milestone with its plan to replace 335...
Kenyan LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba found dead in metal box
Kenyan police have discovered the body of prominent LGBTQ rights campaigner Edwin Chiloba stuffed inside a metal box in the...
Amazon to cut 18,000 jobs, largest amount of layoffs in company’s history
Amazon has announced it will cut more than 18,000 jobs from its workforce, citing “the uncertain economy” and the fact...
Afghanistan Taliban-led admin to sign contract with Chinese company to extract oil from country’s north
Afghanistan’s Taliban-led administration is to sign a contract with a Chinese company to extract oil from the Amu Darya...
Turkey announces cheaper mortgages for mid-income Turks
Turkish Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati has said that mortgages with lower rates and longer maturities would be offered to middle-income...
Zelenskyy says Russia planning to launch long-term campaign of attacks against Ukraine using Iranian-made drones
Russia is planning to launch a long-term campaign of attacks against Ukraine using Iranian-made drones in an effort to...
Explosion at military airfield entrance in Afghan capital kills, wounds several people
An explosion at the entrance to a military airfield in the Afghan capital killed and wounded several people on...
Kim Jong Un orders development of new ICBM, larger nuclear arsenal to counter US-led threats
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for developing new intercontinental ballistic missiles and a larger nuclear arsenal to...
Police detain several unidentified top-tier football players in raid at party in Iran
Iranian police briefly detained several unidentified top-tier football players in a raid on a party on New Year’s Eve...
NYPD releases photo of girl found walking alone in the Bronx
The NYPD has released a photo of an adorable girl found walking alone on a Bronx street on Saturday night....
New York City nurses announce 10-day strike notice
The New York State Nurses Association have announced that nurses at eight of the city's biggest private hospitals delivered a...
UN vote on Israel’s occupation ‘a victory’, Palestinians say
The Palestinians on Saturday welcomed a vote by the United Nations General Assembly to ask the International Court of...
U.S. announces COVID testing rule for travelers from China
The United States has announced the beginning of requiring negative COVID-19 tests or a document of recovery for travelers flying...
George Santos identity scandal: Nassau DA launches investigation into congressman-elect amid calls to step down
The Nassau County District Attorney's office is launching an investigation into congressman-elect George Santos, amid growing calls for...
COVID-19: US announces new testing requirements for travelers from China
The U.S. announced new COVID-19 testing requirements Wednesday for all travelers from China, joining other nations imposing restrictions because...
US authorities can send migrants back to Mexico, other countries until final decision, Supreme Court affirms
The US may continue to reject migrant applications for asylum at the Mexican border on public health grounds, the...
Republican George Santos admits to making up key aspects of educational, professional background
Republican George Santos, who flipped a U.S. House seat in New York from blue to red, has admitted to...
UN rights chief insists Taliban must immediately revoke policies targeting women, girls in Afghanistan
The Taliban must immediately revoke their policies targeting women and girls in Afghanistan, the UN rights chief insisted Tuesday,...
New York AG joins coalition to file brief regarding gun safety ruling
New York Attorney General Letitia James has recently joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief...
Ukraine to call for Russia’s removal as permanent member of UN security council
Ukraine is planning to call for Russia to be removed as a permanent member of the United Nations...
UN, NGOs’ officials in Afghanistan to meet to discuss Taliban ban on women staff
Top officials from the United Nations and dozens of NGOs operating in Afghanistan are meeting Sunday to discuss the...
UK ambulance strike: The Kingdom warns citizens not to get ‘blind drunk’
Thousands of ambulance workers in Britain began a one-day strike on Wednesday, with unions and the government swapping accusations...
MTA to reduce rush service, says more funding could avoid fare hikes
The board of the MTA has adopted a $19.4 billion budget Wednesday that leaves a $600 million hole to be...
Saudi Finance Minister, Britain Chancellor hold meeting to discuss investment opportunities, sign MoUs
Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan and Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt held a meeting earlier this week...
U.N. Security Council eases weapons embargo on DR Congo
The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution that eases a weapons embargo on the Democratic Republic of Congo,...
Elon Musk to quit as Twitter CEO when replacement found
Elon Musk has said he will step down as chief executive of Twitter after finding a replacement. “I will resign...
US reaches out to allies over ban of Taliban-run institutions for Afghan girls, White House says
The United States is in touch with allies over the decision by Afghanistan’s Taliban-run higher for female students until...
Saudi Arabia cabinet furthers intentions to cooperate with countries on atomic energy, economic crime
Saudi Arabia’s cabinet rounded off 2022 by furthering its intentions to cooperate with a number of countries in fields...
Taliban bans university education for Afghan girls
The Taliban authorities on Tuesday ordered an indefinite ban on university education for Afghan girls, the ministry of...
Hochul breaks ground on East New York project amid affordable housing push
As part of a building boom in East New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul and local leaders broke ceremonial ground Monday...
UAE delegation in Scotland to explore trade, renewable energy opportunities
A delegation of business leaders and investors from the United Arab Emirates have embarked on an official visit to...
Japan military: Biggest military build-up since WW II unveiled
Japan on Friday unveiled its biggest military build-up since World War Two with a $320 billion plan that will...
European Union warns Musk of sanctions against Twitter following suspension of journalists
The EU on Friday warned Elon Musk that Twitter could be subject to sanctions under a future media law...
Biden announces extra $15B in investments for Africa
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced an additional $15 billion in new investments for Africa as part of his administration's...
SUNY offers in-state tuition to refugee students from 16 countries
Top officials at New York's public college and university system have granted in-state tuition for refugee students who are from...
New York launches bias prevention unit as leaders vow to tackle antisemitism
State and national leaders in New York City have vowed to crack down on antisemitism, comparing record rates of Jew-hatred...
Sharjah-based Africa Institute announces meet covering Indian Ocean region
The Africa Institute based in Sharjah has announced the Indian Ocean region to be the third edition of its...
New School teachers’ strike ends as NYC university agrees to first pay raises in 4 years
The New School has reached a tentative contract agreement with its part-time faculty this weekend, ending a strike that lasted...
SpaceX launches Japanese robotic lander, NASA ice mapper to the moon
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has blasted off early Sunday from Cape Canaveral, boosting a commercially developed Japanese moon lander...
Biden to announce support for African Union joining G20
President Joe Biden next week has planned to announce U.S. support for the African Union's admission to the G20 group...
Missing 5-yo South Carolina girl found alive in Virginia
A missing 5-year-old South Carolina girl has been found alive in Virginia and her father has been arrested in...
NASA unmanned Orion capsule hurtled through space in return leg of voyage around moon
NASA’s uncrewed Orion capsule hurtled through space on Sunday on the final return leg of its voyage around the...
Morocco becomes first African country to reach World Cup semifinals
Morocco wrote World Cup history on Saturday night as the first African and Arab country to reach the tournament’s...
