Russia attacked Ukraine with new missile; West can’t stop, claims Vladimir Putin

Post Views: 50 Russian President Vladimir Putin records a televised address in Moscow, Russia, on Thursday (November 21, 2024). | Photo Credit: AP “The Kremlin fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine on Thursday (November 21, 2024) in response to Kyiv’s use this week of American and British missiles capable of striking deeper into … Read more

U.N. nuclear agency’s board condemns Iran for the 2nd time this year for failing to fully cooperate

Post Views: 34 The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s board on Thursday (November 21, 2024) condemned Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the agency, the second time it has done so in just five months. The International Atomic Energy Agency also called on Tehran to provide answers in a long-running investigation into uranium particles found at … Read more

Nearly 40% of 3.4 million displaced in Myanmar are children: United Nations

Post Views: 72 At least 650 children have been killed or wounded in violence in the country this year. | Photo Credit: Reuters Children made up nearly 40% of the more than 3.4 million people in Myanmar displaced by civil war and climate change-driven extreme weather, the United Nations agency for children said Thursday (November … Read more

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Post Views: 60 President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (November 21, 2024) he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations. Ms. Bondi has been an outspoken defender … Read more

World leaders split as ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Post Views: 36 Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses lawmakers in the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, in Jerusalem. File photo | Photo Credit: AP Israel and its allies denounced the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant Thursday (November 21, 2024) for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, even as Turkey — and rights groups … Read more

PM Modi meets prominent West Indies cricket personalities in Guyana

Post Views: 41 Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, at the Promenade Garden in Georgetown on Thursday, November 21, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi met prominent cricket personalities from the West Indies and emphasised during the meeting that the sport serves as a unique bond … Read more

Uruguay readies for polls with left hoping for comeback

Post Views: 76 Presidential frontrunner Yamandu Orsi, left, of the Broad Front coalition, on Oct. 22, 2024, and opponent, National Party candidate Alvaro Delgado, on Nov. 20, 2024, both in Montevideo, Uruguay. | Photo Credit: AP Uruguayans go to the polls on Sunday (November 24, 2024) with the leftist alliance of celebrated ex-president Jose Mujica … Read more

Adani bribery case: India-U.S. ties have strong foundation; White House confident in navigating crisis over charges

Post Views: 35 Indian billionaire Gautam Adani speaks during an inauguration ceremony after the Adani Group completed the purchase of Haifa Port earlier in January 2023, in Haifa port, Israel January 31, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters Asserting that the relationship between India and the U.S. is built on a strong foundation, the White House … Read more

Mumbai terror accused Tahawwur Rana approaches US Supreme Court to challenge extradition to India

Post Views: 44 Courtroom artist’s drawing ofo Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana appearing before Judge Matthew Kennelly in Chicago’s federal court. File image | Photo Credit: AP Having lost his legal battle in all the lower courts, Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, has now knocked on the … Read more

SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who led U.S. crackdown on cryptocurrencies, to step down

Post Views: 37 Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, who was aggressive in his oversight of cryptocurrencies and other financial markets, will step down from his post on Jan. 20. Mr. Gensler pushed changes that he said protected investors, but the industry and many Republicans bristled at what they saw as overreach. President-elect Donald … Read more

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