Kamala Harris Promises ‘New Way Forward’ as She Accepts Historic Democratic Nomination for President
Vice-President Kamala Harris, in accepting the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday night, promised a “new way forward” for all Americans. She called on voters to move beyond the “bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past,” closing the party’s convention in Chicago amid cheers and a rain of balloons. Her historic nomination as the […]
Venezuelans Protest Maduro’s Disputed Re-Election as Opposition Leader Calls for Continued Resistance
Opposition supporters have taken to the streets across Venezuela to protest Nicolas Maduro’s contested victory in last month’s presidential election. Opposition leader María Corina Machado joined thousands of demonstrators in Caracas, urging them to stand firm and unafraid. Having been in hiding after accusations of insurrection, Machado declared that nothing was more powerful than the […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Receives New Round of Subpoenas in Ongoing Federal Corruption Probe
Federal prosecutors in New York have issued another round of grand jury subpoenas to Mayor Eric Adams as part of an ongoing corruption investigation that has lasted nearly a year, sources say. The latest subpoenas, reported by The New York Times, were issued last month and seek communications and documents related to the case. The […]
Trump Rallies in North Carolina, Vows to Tackle Inflation and Criticizes Harris as Race Tightens
Former President Donald Trump held a rally in North Carolina to showcase his economic plan as the race for the White House tightens. In Asheville, Trump promised to reduce consumer prices and raise wages through tax cuts, energy policy changes, and rolling back environmental regulations. Despite frequent diversions from his main message, including attacks on […]
Tim Walz Joins Kamala Harris in First Rally, Criticizes Trump and Energizes Democratic Supporters
Tim Walz highlighted his rural background and criticized Donald Trump for wanting to take the US “backwards” during his first appearance as Kamala Harris’s running mate at a lively Democratic Party rally. Speaking at the Philadelphia event on Tuesday night, the newly announced vice-presidential nominee described the Republican opponents in the upcoming November election as […]
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Defies Arrest Call, Addresses Mass Rally in Caracas
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado addressed a massive rally in Caracas, defying government orders for her arrest. Machado went into hiding earlier this week after accusing President Nicolás Maduro of fraudulently securing victory over opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez in the recent presidential election. President Maduro has vowed “maximum punishment” for anti-government demonstrators claiming his […]
Defiant Protesters took to the streets in Kano, Defy Curfew
Kano Youths disregarded curfew as they took to the streets, carrying placards demanding the restoration of the fuel subsidy and the reopening of borders. Protests erupted in the Minjibir local government and Rimin Kebe area of Kano State on Friday as residents took to the streets to voice their frustrations over hunger and economic hardship […]
U.S. and Russia Complete Largest Post-Soviet Prisoner Swap
The United States and Russia carried out their largest prisoner exchange since the post-Soviet era on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich, fellow American Paul Whelan, and dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza. In a multinational deal, two dozen people were set free. Gershkovich, Whelan, and Alsu Kurmasheva, a journalist with dual U.S.-Russia citizenship, arrived in […]
Former President Donald Trump’s Interview at NABJ Convention Sparks Controversy
Former President Donald Trump’s interview at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention in Chicago began contentiously on Wednesday as he falsely questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ race. Throughout the event, Trump claimed his vice presidential pick “does not have any impact” on the election and stated he would pardon Jan. 6 rioters who […]
Massive Landslides in Kerala: 63 Dead, Dozens Trapped as Heavy Rains Trigger Disaster
At least 63 people have been confirmed dead and dozens are feared trapped following massive landslides triggered by heavy rains in Kerala, southern India. The landslides hit the hilly Wayanad district in the early hours of Tuesday. Rescue operations are ongoing but are being hampered by continuous heavy rain and the collapse of a key […]
