President Joe Biden has expressed concern over a recent Supreme Court ruling that grants former President Donald Trump partial immunity from criminal prosecution. Biden described the decision as a “dangerous precedent” that undermines the rule of law and does a “terrible disservice” to Americans. Trump, on the other hand, celebrated the court’s decision as a […]
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In their first debate of the 2024 election, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump exchanged a series of false and misleading statements. Trump falsely portrayed the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and overstated the economy under his administration, while Biden misrepresented insulin costs and exaggerated Trump’s comments about disinfectant and COVID-19. Here’s a breakdown […]
Kenyan police engaged with anti-tax protestors in Nairobi, as demonstrations swept across the nation, even reaching President Ruto’s hometown of Eldoret. Anti-riot officers, some mounted on horses, used tear gas to scatter protestors in Nairobi’s streets. Similar scenes unfolded in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, and Nyeri. Widespread anger has erupted among Kenyans over a contentious finance […]
President Joe Biden announced a sweeping plan on Tuesday that could offer potential citizenship to hundreds of thousands of immigrants without legal status in the U.S. This move aims to balance his recent border enforcement measures that drew criticism from advocates and Democratic lawmakers. Biden revealed that his administration would allow certain U.S. citizens’ spouses […]
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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for his second term, leading a unique administration since the end of apartheid in 1994. For the first time, the African National Congress (ANC) will govern in coalition with rival parties, having secured only 40% of the vote in the recent election. The coalition includes the Democratic Alliance (DA), […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit North Korea for the first time in 24 years, following his praise for the country’s steadfast support of Russia’s conflict in Ukraine. The visit is scheduled for Tuesday, where Putin will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the capital. The last meeting between the […]
Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as South Africa’s president, following two weeks of intense negotiations after his African National Congress (ANC) failed to secure a majority in the nation’s seventh democratic election. Ramaphosa, a moderate economist, has led South Africa since 2018, succeeding Jacob Zuma, who was marred by corruption allegations. In Friday’s parliamentary vote, […]
G7 leaders are finalizing a deal to lend Ukraine $50 billion, with the funds potentially reaching Kyiv by year-end, according to a French official. The loan will primarily be guaranteed by the US government, using windfall profits from approximately $300 billion in frozen Russian assets, most of which are held in European Union nations. The […]
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has committed to additional tax reductions if the Conservatives retain power, as he unveiled the party’s election manifesto. Sunak pledged to decrease the National Insurance (NI) contribution for employees by another 2p by April 2027. He also vowed to lower the main NI rate for the self-employed, aiming to eliminate it […]
South African opposition parties are engaged in critical discussions, set to continue into next week, to evaluate the ruling African National Congress’ (ANC) proposal for a government of national unity. The ANC fell short of securing a majority in the recent fiercely contested election. However, some opposition parties have already dismissed the offer due to […]
In the aftermath of the Israeli attack on the UN-run al-Sardi school in Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp, at least 40 Palestinians lost their lives, including 14 children and nine women. The assault, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, left 74 others wounded. An Al Jazeera investigation of the debris revealed that the weapons […]
Rishi Sunak, the Conservative prime minister, has issued an apology for his early departure from D-Day commemorations in France. He was criticized for returning to the UK to record an interview attacking Labour’s alleged tax plans. This incident has caused significant damage to Sunak’s reputation. He missed a memorial event on Omaha Beach to repeat […]
Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah Jama will continue to face censure at Queen’s Park following an Ontario court’s dismissal of her application to overturn a Progressive Conservative motion. A three-justice panel ruled last week that the matter falls under “parliamentary privilege,” which grants elected officials free speech within the Legislative Assembly. The court determined it lacks […]
On May 26th, an Israeli airstrike devastated the Tel al Sultan neighborhood in Rafah, resulting in at least 45 fatalities. The attack ignited structures in a region housing displaced Palestinians, as reported by the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza. The strike’s epicenter was mere meters from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency’s compound in […]
Israeli tanks reportedly advanced to the heart of Rafah on Tuesday, marking three weeks of a ground offensive in the southern Gaza city that has drawn worldwide censure for its civilian casualties. Witnesses reported tanks and armored vehicles near Al-Awda mosque, a central Rafah landmark, while the Israeli military confirmed ongoing operations in Rafah without […]