Political observers are noting that as Democratic candidates are rallying around Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, Vice President Kamala Harris is noticeably absent. Although candidates in Arizona, Texas, and Illinois have embraced Khan’s bold antitrust agenda, Harris has opted not to appear with her. Observers say she is distancing he...
Israel—which is already waging war on Gaza and Lebanon—said its military struck targets in and near Iran’s capital Tehran early Saturday, while explosions believed to be Israeli attacks were also reported in Syria and Iraq. Numerous explosions were reported in and near the Iranian capital, including at the Imam Khomeini International Air...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Former model Stacey Williams has accused Donald Trump of groping her during a visit to Trump Tower in New York in 1993, according to a report Thursday by the Guardian. She characterized it as part of a “twisted game” involving late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Guardian said Williams made the [&h...
WASHINGTON (AA) – US tech giant Microsoft has warned of the efforts of Russia, Iran, and China to influence the upcoming presidential elections in the US scheduled on November 5. Clint Watts, general manager at Microsoft Threat Analysis Center, said in a blog post that the US government has taken actions to reveal these cyber […]
ISLAMABAD (AA) – More than 60 lawmakers have urged President Joe Biden to pressure Pakistan to release all political prisoners, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan. In a detailed letter addressed to Biden on Wednesday, the lawmakers expressed concerns over human rights situation in the South Asian country and said the elections he...
Two men have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the killing of Sikh businessman Ripudaman Singh Malik. Malik had been previously acquitted of the 1985 Air India bombing that killed 329 people. At the time of the bombings, investigators blamed them on Sikh separatists widely believed to be seeking revenge for the Indian Army’s deadly [&h...
As Election Day approaches, Americans are casting their ballots in record numbers, with early voting showing a remarkable uptick. The Washington Post reports a significant shift among Republicans, who now are embracing early voting, in part due to a new message from former President Donald Trump. In states like Georgia, more than 1.6 million ...
NEW YORK (AA) – Starbucks reported on Wednesday that its global sales fell 7% in July-September – the coffee chain’s third consecutive quarter of decline. The company’s earnings per share fell 25% compared to the same period last year to 80 cents. Its consolidated net revenues declined 3% to $9.1 billion. The coffee chain suspended […]...
WASHINGTON (AA) – A dozen US lawmakers called on President Joe Biden Tuesday to authorize an independent investigation into a targeted Israeli attack on a group of journalists that killed one person and injured six others. Among those targeted in the attack was American Dylan Collins, who was working for Agence France-Presse (AFP) in Leb...
WASHINGTON (AA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel to “capitalize” on the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to secure long-term safety for Israelis and Palestinians, according to a State Department statement released Tuesday. Blinken’s remarks came during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjami...
