Palestinian Territories – AFP President Joe Biden said Tuesday that a cease-fire deal in Gaza could deter Iran from attacking Israel in retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader that sent regional tensions soaring. His remarks came after Iran rejected Western calls to “stand down” its threat of reprisals. The Islamic repu...
In a major setback for the Biden administration, a federal appeals court has broadened a prior block on the student loan forgiveness scheme known as “SAVE.” The Eighth Circuit Court’s ruling halts any further loan forgiveness. It also prevents the Department of Education from pausing interest or implementing the payment threshold features. Th...
Senator Bernie Sanders is set to attend “Progressive Central 2024,” scheduled just before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The two-day gathering, organized by Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) and several key allies, will feature top progressives including Pramila Jayapal and Nina Turner. Set for Aug. 18 and 19 at the Chicag...
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have been under intense pressure from Free Palestine activists since forming their presidential ticket. Harris has faced protests in Michigan and Arizona over US policies in Gaza. Some groups have expressed disappointment at the duo’s stance, which mirrors President Joe Biden’s pro-Israe...
GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA) — Hamas demanded Sunday that Gaza cease-fire mediators present a plan to implement a proposal supported by US President Joe Biden that it had agreed upon on July 2. The group released a statement requesting that the mediators “present a plan to implement what they offered to the movement and which […]
WASHINGTON (AA) — President Joe Biden said a cease-fire deal in the Gaza Strip would be “possible” before the end of his presidency. “Yes. It’s still possible,” Biden said in comments broadcast Sunday, when asked if he believed a cease-fire could be secured with five months of his term left. Biden sat on Wednesday...
Washington, United States – AFP President Joe Biden, in his first TV interview since dropping out of the White House race, warned that Republican candidate Donald Trump was “a genuine danger to American security.” “Mark my words, if he wins… this election, watch what happens,” Biden told CBS News in a pre-ta...
WASHINGTON (AA) – President Joe Biden again warned Iran on Saturday about a possible retaliatory attack against Israel amid rising tensions in the Middle East. “Don’t,” Biden responded to reporters before entering his vehicle, when he was asked: “What’s your message to Iran?” Biden issued the same warning in April...
Phoenix, United States – AFP Kamala Harris took her rapid tour of battleground states to Arizona on Friday, where she hammered opponent Donald Trump on his favorite issue of immigration, as the Republican used his only rally of the week to boost a Senate candidate. With the presidential election day just three months away, Trump’s ...
Detroit, United States – AFP President Joe Biden said Wednesday he is “not confident” Donald Trump would concede peacefully if he lost the US election, as the Republican’s rival Kamala Harris warned a Trump victory would usher in a lawless administration set on curtailing Americans’ freedoms. Trump has been impeac...
