Iran ordered an operative to assassinate Trump before the election, federal prosecutors say
The alleged would-be assassin is believed to be in Iran and remains at large, prosecutors said. NEW YORK — The Iranian government ordered an operative to assassinate Donald Trump before the 2024 election, Manhattan federal prosecutors said Friday, the latest … Read More
Far-right Dutch pol demands deportation of ‘multicultural scum’ who attacked Israeli soccer fans: ‘Looks like a Jew hunt’
A far-right Dutch pol is demanding the deportation of the antisemitic thugs who hunted down and attacked Israeli soccer fans after a match in Amsterdam — labeling them “multicultural scum.” “Looks like a Jew hunt in the streets of Amsterdam. … Read More
Canadian police brace for ‘worst-case scenario’ of asylum-seekers fleeing Trump
TORONTO, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Canadian police and migrant aid groups are bracing for an influx of asylum-seekers fleeing President-elect Donald Trump’s United States at the same time Canada deals with record numbers of refugee claimants and is trying to … Read More
With Trump win, India open to freeing up market access for U.S. firms, sources say
NEW DELHI, Nov 7 (Reuters) – India is open to offering easier market access for U.S. firms if Washington reciprocates under President-elect Donald Trump, who has long called out New Delhi for its high tariffs, sources aware of the matter … Read More
China’s exports grew 12.7% in October, fastest pace in more than 2 years
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports rose 12.7% in October from a year earlier, the fastest monthly growth in more than two years, according to customs data released Thursday. The report came a day after former President Donald Trump won … Read More
Australia plans “world-leading” social media ban for children under 16
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Thursday what he called a “world-leading” plan to implement a social media ban for all children under the age of 16. While much of the detail of the proposed legislation has yet to be … Read More
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fires finance minister, ends nation’s three-party coalition govt
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his rebellious Finance Minister Christian Lindner on Wednesday (November 6), effectively ending the nation’s three-party coalition government. The decision followed weeks of intense disputes within the coalition, comprised of Scholz’s Social Democrats, Lindner’s Free Democrats, … Read More
Democrat Sarah McBride of Delaware to become first openly transgender person to serve in Congress
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride has been elected to the U.S. House and will become the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress. McBride easily defeated Republican John Whalen III on Tuesday in the race for Delaware’s … Read More
US shares and Bitcoin hit record high on Trump win
US shares hit record highs on Wall Street and the dollar posted its biggest gain in eight years as Donald Trump was re-elected to the White House in a historic win. Bitcoin has also hit an all-time high, following Trump’s … Read More
Zelenskyy, Netanyahu, world leaders congratulate Trump on election victory: ‘Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback’
Russia and Mexico have yet to comment on Trump’s historic election win. World leaders congratulated former President Donald Trump on his pivotal victory in the 2024 election. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy released a statement on the X social media platform. “Congratulations to Donald Trump on his impressive … Read More
Russia Suspected of Plot to Put Incendiary Devices on US-Bound Planes
Russia is suspected in a plot to place incendiary devices in packages aboard cargo planes bound for the United States and other countries. Western intelligence agencies believe that Russian operatives orchestrated the scheme to plant incendiary devices in parcels bound … Read More
Russian rocket launches Iranian satellites into orbit as Moscow and Tehran expand ties
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian rocket on Tuesday blasted off successfully to carry a pair of Iranian satellites into orbit, a launch that reflected growing cooperation between Moscow and Tehran. The Soyuz rocket lifted off as scheduled from Vostochny launchpad … Read More
Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired defence minister Yoav Gallant, saying there is a “crisis of trust” between them. Netanyahu said in a statement his trust in Gallant had “eroded” in recent months and Foreign Minister Israel Katz would … Read More
Professor Lays Waste To “Ukraine Narrative” – Says this war was solely of U.S. making
It is a rare, almost non-existent thing, to hear someone articulate the Russia-Ukraine Conflict the way I do on my radio show. In the brief video below, Professor Jeffrey Sachs of Columbia University outdoes even . . . me. While … Read More
Volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 10 people
MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency said Monday that at least 10 people have died as a series of volcanic eruptions widens on the remote island of Flores. The eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki around midnight … Read More