Hollywood Star, George Clooney Urges Biden To Stepdown From The Presidential Race

July 11, 2024

Hollywood actor George Clooney has urged US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, citing concerns about Biden's age and effectiveness. This comes after senior Democrat Nancy Pelosi also hinted that Biden should reconsider his candidacy following a weak debate performance against Donald Trump. Clooney, a major...

China Slams NATO For Ukraine Accusations

July 11, 2024

China criticized NATO on Thursday for blaming it on them for the Ukraine conflict and warned against NATO bringing European chaos to Asia. China's Foreign Ministry responded after NATO accused China of supporting Russia's actions in Ukraine in the NATO Washington Summit held between 9-11 July. Spokesperson Lin Jian called...

US Presidential Elections 2024: Trump Is Not So Favorable Among Blacks And Latinos

July 11, 2024

Former US President Donald Trump is gearing up for his third Republican nomination, aiming to attract more nonwhite voters who largely rejected him in 2020. Recent polls by the AP-NORC Center show that about 7 in 10 Black Americans and half of Hispanic Americans still view him unfavorably. Although these...

NATO Condemns China For Enabling Russia In Ukraine Conflict

July 11, 2024

NATO's summit in Washington between 6-11 July, concluded with a strong rebuke aimed at China, accusing it of enabling Russia's war in Ukraine by providing significant support. The alliance's final statement, endorsed by all 32 member nations, marks a notable shift in focus towards China, citing shared security concerns stemming...

Former Indonesian Minister Sentenced To 10 Years For Corruption

July 11, 2024

Former Indonesian Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption by Jakarta's anti-graft court on Thursday. He was found guilty of using his position for personal gain through extortion, abuse of power, and bribery related to ministry contracts. The court also fined him...

Viktor Orban Likely To Meet Trump: Hungarian PM Spoiled The NATO Summit

July 11, 2024

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stirred controversy at a NATO summit held between 9-11 July, by meeting with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping before heading to Washington. He ignored Joe Biden at the summit but plans to meet Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss a Ukraine peace deal outside...

Las Vegas Sets A New Record Of Heat Wave

July 11, 2024

Las Vegas has set a new heat record with five consecutive days above 115°F (46°C), surpassing the previous mark set in 2005. The city hit an all-time high of 120°F (48.8°C) on Sunday, making this the most extreme heatwave since records began in 1937. Residents are adjusting their routines to...

Biden Supports Closer UK-EU Ties In Talks With Starmer

July 11, 2024

US President Joe Biden expressed support for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's push for closer UK-EU ties during their first meeting at the White House on Wednesday. Biden hailed the US-UK alliance as crucial, calling Britain the "knot" that strengthens transatlantic relations. He emphasized the need to preserve peace in...

Iraq Sentences Ex-Wife Of IS Leader To Death For Yazidi Crimes

July 11, 2024

An Iraqi court has sentenced Asma Mohammed, also known as Umm Hudaifa, to death on Wednesday, for her involvement with the jihadi group Islamic State (IS) and detaining Yazidi women. Umm Hudaifa was married to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, IS's former leader, during his control over parts of Iraq and Syria....

US Reaffirms India As Key Partner Despite Russia Ties

July 10, 2024

The Biden Administration has affirmed on Tuesday, that India will remain a strategic partner for the US despite concerns about its relationship with Russia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Russia for the 22nd India-Russia annual summit, which drew attention from the West due to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. During...