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From the banks of the Patapsco River, bits of the steel bridge could be seen protruding from the water

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse: Economic Impact And Recovery Efforts

The collapse of the Baltimore Bridge halts crucial vessel traffic and disrupts supply chains and prompts urgent reflections on infrastructure resilience

UK Minister Threatened With Jail Over Afghanistan Probe

UK special forces are accused of killing civilians during the conflict in Afghanistan

A UK government minister is on a collision course with the law over his refusal to reveal the sources of allegations that British special forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan.

Donald Trump's Net Worth Surges To Record High Following Media Company Merger

Former President Donald Trump's net worth skyrockets to $6.5 billion following a lucrative merger involving his social media venture.

How Student Loan Debt Could Impact Social Security Benefits For Millions of Older Americans?

Democratic lawmakers voice concerns over the impact of mounting student debt on Social Security benefits for millions of older Americans.

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Corina Yoris (L) was chosen as a stand-in for opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado (R) in the July 28 presidential vote

Venezuela Opposition Leader Slams 'Maneuver' To Block Candidate

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, banned from standing in this summer's presidential election, denounced on Saturday what she called a "maneuver" by the government to block her chosen representative from registering as a candidate.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson has demanded changes to US border policy before moving any additional aid to Ukraine or other US partners

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves To Oust Speaker Mike Johnson

Greene's action reflects mounting dissatisfaction within the House Freedom Caucus regarding Johnson's handling of funding bills to avert a government shutdown.

The legislation includes $20.2 billion for US border security and a myriad of immigration policy changes agreed to by Democratic and Republican negotiators

Immigration's Economic Impact: A Deep Dive Into Labor, Housing And Productivity Trends

The surge in immigration has sparked a complex interplay between economic growth, labor dynamics, and housing challenges.

Truth Social's IPO: A Triumph Or A Trial For Trump's Financial Future?

Trump's stake in Truth Social may offer significant paper wealth, but legal and financial constraints could delay his ability to cash in.

Fitch's decision to cut the US debt rating follows the long-running standoff on Capitol Hill earlier this year that saw the world's top economy flirt with a possible default, which rattled markets

Capitol Hill Races Against Time To Pass $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown

The bill's passage, if successful, would draw the curtains on a protracted battle spanning over six months regarding the extent of Washington's spending for the fiscal year commencing Oct. 1.

A Mumbai wall graffiti depicting opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a tug of war over India

India's Opposition Struggles To Battle Modi Juggernaut

Modi's popularity remains stratospheric a decade after he first swept to power. He has successfully cast himself as the custodian of both India's rising global stature and the best interests of its majority faith.

US President Joe Biden said in a statement that China's policies could flood the United States with its vehicles, posing national security risks

Is Biden's $8.5B Chip Pact With Intel A Game-Changer for American Tech?

The Biden administration commits $8.5 billion to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers.

A section of the US-Mexico border wall near El Paso, Texas

Texas Immigration Law Back On Hold After Appeals Court Ruling

A federal appeals court has reinstated a hold on Texas' controversial immigration law, SB 4, just hours after the Supreme Court allowed it.

The election race was fired up by a rapidly-passed amnesty law that led last week to the release from prison of Bassirou Diomaye Faye and the charismatic Ousmane Sonko, figureheads of the anti-establishment opposition

Senegal Heads For Wide Open Presidential Poll Sunday

Seven million Senegalese are due to head to the polls on Sunday to vote in a wide open presidential election following weeks of chaos and uncertainty.

Should former president Donald Trump be elected again, some expect to see higher tariffs targeting China

Trump Files Lawsuit Against ABC News Anchor George Stephanopoulos For Defamation

Donald Trump files a defamation lawsuit against ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos, alleging false statements regarding rape allegations.

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Marseille to launch an operation against drug trafficking

Macron Launches 'XXL' Crackdown On French Drug Gangs

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday launched a major operation against drug trafficking in Marseille and other French cities, saying that gangland battles that last year left dozens dead had made life a misery for residents.

Congress, White House Strike Deal On DHS Funding In Bid To Avert Shutdown

Crucial agreement reached on Homeland Security funding, clearing the way for progress on averting a government shutdown.

X has been rarely accessible in Pakistan since February 17

Pakistan Interior Minister Urges New Laws For Online Speech

Pakistan's new interior minister said Tuesday the country needed better laws to regulate internet free speech, as disruption of social media platform X stretched into its fifth week.

In the wake of the Supreme Court's historic 2022 reversal of Roe v Wade, striking down the nationwide right to abortion, activisits are seeking new nationwide restrictions on the procedures

Supreme Court To Weigh Government Coercion In Social Media And Gun Rights Cases

The Supreme Court prepares to address allegations of government coercion in two pivotal cases involving social media and the NRA's advocacy rights.

Hundreds of people turned out to greet Sonko and Diomaye, the man he has endorsed in the presidential race

Senegal's Sonko Takes Election Campaign To The South

Senegal's charismatic opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and his coalition's presidential candidate flew to the south of the country Saturday, pressing on with their election campaign less than two weeks before the vote.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (C) has been investigating former US president Donald Trump for more than two years

Trump's 2024 Ambitions Under Legal Scrutiny: Georgia Criminal Charges Loom as DA Willis Takes Charge

Former President Donald Trump faces mounting legal challenges as he pursues a third presidential bid in 2024, with the Georgia election subversion case.

The US House of Representatives approved a bill that would force TikTok to break with its Chinese parent company or face a nationwide ban

US Ambassador Says Beijing Stance On TikTok Ban 'Supremely Ironic'

The US ambassador to China said Friday that Beijing's position on a potential TikTok ban in the United States was "supremely ironic" given the ruling Communist Party's censorship of online platforms within its borders.

France is taking aim at fast fashion, especially from China

French Parliament Votes To Slow Down Fast Fashion

France's parliament on Thursday backed a string of measures making low-cost fast fashion, especially from Chinese mass producers, less attractive to buyers.

Ramaphosahas expressed anger that the opposition has urged the United States to send poll observers

S.Africa Opposition Triggers Vote Row With Call For US Observers

South Africa's biggest opposition party has triggered a furious row by appearing to call into question the country's hard won reputation for holding fair elections.

The amnesty law has sparked months of angry protests

Spain MPs Pass Amnesty Law For Catalan Separatists

Spanish MPs on Thursday approved an amnesty law for Catalan separatists with their figurehead Carles Puigdemont already mulling his return after years of self-imposed exile to avoid prosecution over the 2017 independence bid.

Geert Wilders stunned the Netherlands in November with a convincing election win for his far-right Freedom Party

Dutch Far-right Firebrand Wilders Says Won't Be PM

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders said Wednesday that he would not be prime minister despite his stunning election win in November, due to a lack of support across the political spectrum.

US President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden during the final presidential debate in Nashville, Tennessee

Biden, Trump Officially Clinch Nominations: Contrasting Strategies And Challenges Ahead

After officially clinching their parties' nomination in Tuesday's primaries, Biden and Trump are set for a heated rematch, with Biden emphasizing experience and unity, while Trump relies on base support and divisive issues.

Ana Garcia, wife of a former Honduran leader convicted for drug trafficking, announced she will run for president

Honduran Ex-first Lady Seeks Presidency After Husband's Conviction

A former Honduran first lady said she will contest the 2025 presidential elections, an announcement that follows days after her husband's conviction for trafficking hundreds of tons of cocaine into the United States.

Former US leader and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump has backed Israel's war in Gaza

Trump Requests Delay In Hush Money Trial Pending Supreme Court Decision

Trump's lawyers asked Manhattan Judge Juan Manuel Merchan on Monday to adjourn the trial indefinitely until the immunity claim in his Washington, D.C., election interference case is resolved.

Maduro has not made any announcement himself

Venezuela's Maduro Chosen As Ruling Party Election Candidate

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been selected to seek a third, successive term in July 28 elections, a senior ruling party official said Monday.

The latest cyberattack to hit France follows a warning from Attal's defence adviser just last week that the Paris Olympics in July and European Parliament elections in June could be 'significant targets'

French State Hit By 'Intense' Cyberattack: PM's Office

Cyberattacks of "unprecedented intensity" have targeted several French government institutions just months before the Paris Olympics but have been contained, the prime minister's office said Monday.

Inside Biden's Budget: Taxing The Rich And Expanding Social Programs

Biden's budget proposal aims to address economic challenges through tax reform and social program expansion, navigating political divisions in Congress.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives in South Korea

Justin Trudeau Net Worth 2024: Insights Into Wealth Of Canada's Prime Minister

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau enjoys a comfortable financial position, thanks in part to his family's wealth and his earnings as a politician.

Reform UK leader Richard Tice, left, welcomed former Conservative party deputy chairman Lee Anderson as its first MP

Ex-senior UK Tory Defects To Fringe Right-wing Party

Embattled UK leader Rishi Sunak suffered a fresh blow Monday when a former ally defected to a right-wing populist party that is worrying the ruling Conservatives ahead of this year's general election.