Isolationism ‘made US, world worse off’: Yellen to finance leaders

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday told global financial leaders that the American economy had grown stronger due to the Biden administration’s rejection of isolationist policies, subtly criticizing the approach of former President Donald Trump, just two weeks ahead of the…[Read more]

US-based terrorist leader Fetullah Gülen dead at 83

Fetullah Gülen, the U.S-based ringleader of the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) behind the deadly July 15, 2016 coup attempt in Türkiye, has reportedly died at the age of 83 in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

FETÖ-linked accounts, including Gülen’s nephews, posted messages saying he died due to…[Read more]

Democrats and Republicans push to expand the Senate battleground map with long-shot races

A few states on the edge of the battle for Senate control — Florida, Maryland, Nebraska and Texas — are seeing late bursts of ads as the parties seek upsets.

For the last two years, the battle for the Senate has focused on a handful of closely watched sta…[Read more]

Trump is in a better polling spot now than he was against Clinton or Biden

WASHINGTON – If polls are any guide – and there are many questions about them – Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is in better shape now than he was at this time in 2020 and in his winning White House campaign of 2016.

Yes, Trump trails Democratic presidential…[Read more]

One dead, 23 rescued from inside Colorado tourist mine after equipment malfunction

At least one person is dead and four others are injured after an equipment malfunction temporarily trapped two dozen people underground in a Colorado tourist mine, Teller County sheriff’s officials said Thursday.

Twenty-three people who were trapped Thursday in…[Read more]

‘The tornado was inside our house’ – Florida reels after Milton

Crystal Coleman sits outside the remnants of her home in St Lucie County, Florida, and wonders where she and her daughter will spend the night.

One of at least a dozen tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton tore through this low-income community on Florida’s east coast, killing at…[Read more]

Regional victory brings Germany’s Scholz brief respite

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) staved off the far right in a regional election on Sunday, likely providing him only a brief reprieve from growing criticism of his leadership within his own party.

The center-left SPD staged a last minute comeback in the eastern sta…[Read more]

Germany honors Jürgen Klopp with highest civic award

German football coach Jürgen Klopp received the Federal Order of Merit for his contribution to democracy and his impact on the football world and more. He accepted the honor with customary modesty, asking “why me?”

German football coach Jürgen Klopp on Wednesday received the Federal Order of…[Read more]

Not just AfD: What’s the BSW, Germany’s rising populist left party?

The party founded in January espouses anti-NATO, anti-immigrant populist rhetoric while promoting left-wing economics.

It’s the new kid on the block in German politics — and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is making waves.

A little more than nine months after its birth,…[Read more]

Jimmy Carter is setting a new record for American presidents. It’s important for everyone

Jimmy Carter sets a new record on October 1, his birthday, when he will become the first American president to reach triple digits.

It’s a milestone more and more Americans will reach in the years to come – and something the American social safety net is no…[Read more]

California governor signs bill making insurance companies pay for IVF treatment

California’s governor signed into law Sunday legislation requiring certain insurance providers to cover costs for infertility treatment and in vitro fertilization, his office announced.

“California is a proud reproductive freedom state – and that includes inc…[Read more]

What Israel’s ground operation into Lebanon drives home about America

Israel’s expected ground incursion into Lebanon will drive home a new strategic reality of a year of war — the once-mighty US is powerless to rein in its ally or to influence other major belligerents in a fast-worsening regional crisis.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netan…[Read more]

US election polls: Who is ahead – Harris or Trump?

Voters in the US go to the polls on 5 November to elect their next president.

The election was initially a rematch of 2020 but it was upended in July when President Joe Biden ended his campaign and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris.

The big question now is – will America get its first woman…[Read more]

Trump warned by US intelligence of Iran assassination threats – campaign

Donald Trump has been briefed by US intelligence on threats from Iran to assassinate him, his campaign said.

The Republican presidential candidate was briefed “regarding real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilize and sow chaos in the…[Read more]

Storm Helene strengthens as it heads to Mexico and Florida

Tropical Storm Helene is strengthening in the Caribbean as it heads towards Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula.

Meteorologists warn Helene could turn into a category-three hurricane before hitting the US Gulf Coast in the coming days.

The US-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that…[Read more]

At a ‘fighting antisemitism’ event, Trump says Jewish voters will bear ‘a lot’ of blame if he loses

Trump has for years criticized Jewish Democratic voters and has repeatedly referred to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as “like a Palestinian.”

In remarks ostensibly focused on combating antisemitism, former President Donald Trump q…[Read more]

North Carolina Republican denies calling himself Black Nazi, vows to stay in governor’s race

North Carolina’s Republican candidate for governor promised to stay in the race on Thursday after CNN reported that he once called himself a “black NAZI!” and proposed bringing back slavery in comments posted on a pornography website.
Mark Robinson, an…[Read more]

A Missouri death row inmate set to be executed in less than a week asks the US Supreme Court to halt his execution

A death row inmate in Missouri who has long claimed his innocence and is scheduled to be executed in less than one week asked the US Supreme Court on Wednesday for a stay of execution, arguing his due process rights were denied…[Read more]