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‘He is a fighter’: Kamala Harris says Joe Biden ‘will face this challenge’ after his prostate cancer diagnosis

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office announced on Sunday. In response, former US vice president Kamala Harris expressed her support, describing Biden as “a fighter” who will face the illness with strength and […]

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in the face of US tariffs threat

Bank of England (File Photo AP) LONDON: The Bank of England is widely expected to look past near-term inflationary pressures in the British economy and opt to cut interest rates on Thursday as a result of the potential shock to growth emanating from the tariff policies of the Trump administration. Most economists believe it’s a […]

Six Bulgarians face long UK jail terms for spying for Russia

Representative Image (AI-generated) Six Bulgarians, members of a sophisticated spy network dubbed “The Minions”, were before court Wednesday for sentencing, facing up to 14 years in prison for spying for Russia.The four men and two women either pled guilty or had been convicted of charges of conspiracy to spy at Russia’s behest with their sentences […]

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval to face Cory Bowman, JD Vance’s half brother, this fall

From left incumbent Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, River Church Cincinnati pastor Cory Bowman , and candidate Brian Frank COLUMBUS: Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval will face Cory Bowman, the half brother of Vice President JD Vance, this fall after the pair were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday’s primary. Pureval placed a dominant first in the […]

Japan and Philippines to start talks on two defense pacts in the face of China’s growing aggression

Japan’s prime minister Shigeru Ishiba and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr shake hands before the start of a bilateral meeting at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines. (Image: AP) MANILA: Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that his country and the Philippines would start talks on two proposed defense pacts to further boost their security […]

‘Pandemic-era freeze revoked’: Why will millions in US face wage garnishment after May 5?

Starting May 5, the US Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans, ending a pandemic-era freeze and putting millions of borrowers at risk of wage garnishment and seized tax refunds.“American taxpayers will no longer be forced to serve as collateral for irresponsible student loan policies,” said Education Secretary Linda McMahon, announcing that […]

‘Biggest risk we have to face is Donald Trump’: Canada PM Mark Carney

Donald Trump and Mark Carney (R) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday said that eliminating trade barriers within the country would deliver greater economic benefits than anything US President Donald Trump could undermine through his ongoing war, as he made his case for re-election in the final debate before the April 28 vote.He also […]

Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asian countries in face of economic shocks | World News

BANGKOK: Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Malaysia‘s leader Wednesday that China will be a collaborative partner and stand with its Southeast Asian neighbors in the wake of global economic shocks. “In the face of shocks to global order and economic globalization, China and Malaysia will stand with countries in the region to combat the undercurrents […]

‘Delete all IP laws’: Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk as AI giants face copyright heat

Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk (AP photos) Two of Silicon Valley’s most influential figures, Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk, on Friday called for the abolition of all intellectual property (IP) laws. Dorsey posted “Delete all IP laws” on X, to which Musk replied, “I agree.”Their remarks come amid rising global backlash against AI companies over […]