U.S. Government Shuts Down as Republicans and Democrats Clash Washington – The U.S. federal government officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, halting operations at multiple departments and agencies, after Republicans and Democrats blamed each other for a funding deadlock. The stoppage will affect hundreds of thousands of government workers and millions of Americans who […]
Maduro Warns of Emergency as U.S. Military Buildup Escalates Caracas — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Monday that his government has begun consultations on declaring a state of emergency, warning that the country must be ready to defend itself if attacked by the United States. In a televised address, Maduro accused Washington of preparing a […]
U.S. Government Shutdown Threat Raises Fears for Markets and Regulators A potential U.S. government shutdown is raising alarms across Wall Street, with analysts warning it could disrupt financial markets, delay crucial economic data, and stall regulatory oversight. According to a note from Nomura, a prolonged shutdown could postpone or even cancel the release of key […]
Shehbaz Sharif Receives Red-Carpet Welcome at Andrews Ahead of White House Meeting with Trump WASHINGTON D.C. — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived at Andrews Air Base on Thursday, where he was greeted with a red-carpet welcome by senior U.S. Air Force officials. He was accompanied by Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. The […]
China’s Trade Chief to Visit Washington Amid Easing Tensions China’s top trade official, Li Chenggang, who also serves as vice minister of commerce, is set to travel to Washington to meet with key U.S. officials, the Chinese commerce ministry announced Wednesday. The visit comes as trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies have cooled […]
Trump Welcomes World Cup 2026 to the Nation’s Capital WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump called it a “tremendous honour” to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Washington, D.C., during a ceremony at the Oval Office on Friday. Flanked by Vice President JD Vance, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristy Noem, […]
Zelensky Heads to Washington for Key Talks with Trump and European Leaders Washington, D.C. – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has consistently rejected giving up Ukrainian territory, is set to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and other international leaders will also attend. The […]
Xi, Lula Pledge Unity Against US Tariffs in Hour-Long Call BEIJING / BRASÍLIA – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have reaffirmed their commitment to defending the multilateral trading system, positioning their countries in sharp contrast to US President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff measures. In a phone call lasting […]
As reported by foreign media, a renowned face in the ’60s and ’70s, Kenneth Washington, who starred in episodes of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Money on the Side’, but was best known for his work in the world war sitcom ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ and crime drama ‘Adam-12’, passed away on July 18, at the age of 88. […]
According to Mahmud Bassal, a spokesperson for Gaza’s civil defence, two Israeli airstrikes hit crowded areas in Gaza just after midnight on Wednesday. The first bomb hit a tent where displaced people were staying in Khan Yunis (southern Gaza), and the second one hit a camp in northern Gaza. When asked about the strikes, the […]
