WASHINGTON (AA) – President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly invited his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to participate in his presidential inauguration next month. Sources revealed that Trump extended the invitation to Xi in early November, shortly after the election, but it remains unclear whether the Chinese president has accepted, CB...
WASHINGTON (AA) – Secretary of State Antony Blinken was confronted by a Democratic lawmaker Wednesday while testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the continued flow of weapons to Israel, despite its war crimes in Gaza. Joaquin Castro, a representative from Texas, sharply criticized the “inhumane” actions by...
WASHINGTON (AA) – President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his nominees for the US ambassadors to Colombia and Argentina and the Organization of American States (OAS). “It gives me great pleasure to announce Leandro Rizzuto as Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS). For many years, Lee successfully ran a...
ISTANBUL (AA) – President-elect Donald Trump unveiled a series of high-profile appointments Tuesday night on Truth Social. With a mix of loyal allies and seasoned professionals, Trump’s picks reflect his administration’s priorities of asserting US interests globally and overhauling domestic policy frameworks. – Kimberly Guilfoyle e...
A coalition of more than 130 rights organizations has called on President Joe Biden to commute the sentences of all 40 individuals on federal death row. In a letter to the president, the groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union and The Sentencing Project, emphasized the urgency of this action. They fear the incoming Donald [&hellip...
A recent Gallup poll reveals that 62% of Americans believe it is the government’s duty to ensure that everyone has healthcare coverage. That marks the highest support in over a decade. This comes amid heightened scrutiny of the for-profit health system, especially after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Support among Re...
Police in Pennsylvania have arrested Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione was identified and detained in the city of Altoona, nearly 300 miles from the Manhattan crime scene, after a McDonald’s employee alerted authorities. He was found in possession of a 3D-printed “ghost gun” ...
WASHINGTON (AA) – Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the situation in Syria with his counterparts from Jordan, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Egypt, the State Department said Tuesday. Blinken spoke with Ayman Safadi from Jordan, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani from Qatar and Badr...
This haunting legacy underscores the devastating toll of 430 days of unrelenting Israeli assaults in Gaza. Muslim Network TV Massacres and Martyrs – 9,905 massacres committed by occupation forces. – 7,160 massacres against Palestinian families (Ministry of Health). – 1,410 families completely erased from civil records, with ...
In a year marked by stark divisions, the United States’ oldest dictionary, Merriam-Webster, has declared “polarization” the word of 2024. The choice reflects deepening divides not just in American society during the heated presidential race, but also globally. The term has gained traction in media coverage of global social issues. Merriam-Webs...
