CHISINAU: Moldovans on Sunday cast ballots in a tense parliamentary election plagued by claims of Russian interference, a vote seen as a choice between integration with the European Union or a drift back into Moscow’s fold.Sunday’s pivotal vote will elect a new 101-seat parliament, after which Moldova’s president nominates a prime minister, generally from the […]
BEIJING: China’s former minister of agriculture and rural affairs Tang Renjian was on Sunday sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting bribes amounting to $38 million.Tang, also a former secretary of the agricultural ministry’s leading ruling Communist Party members’ group, has been deprived of his political rights, the Intermediate People’s Court of Changchun […]
US President Donald Trump praised the 24-karat gold in the Oval Office and Cabinet Room of the White House, emphasizing its “look and success.” Describing the Oval Office as the “best ever,” Trump stated that foreign leaders and visitors “freak out” when they see the gold.“Some of the highest quality 24 Karat Gold used in […]
US President Donald Trump said that he has received a “very good response” to his plan to end the war in Gaza and expressed optimism that Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will support it when they meet on Monday, as cited by Reuters.“We’re getting a very good response because Bibi wants to make the deal […]
The US energy department (EERE) has added “climate change,” “green,” and “decarbonization” to its expanding “list of words to avoid” within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The listed terms are central to EERE’s mission, which serves as the government’s largest investor in technologies aimed at reducing heat-trapping emissions that contribute to climate […]
US President Donald Trump paid tribute to Russell M Nelson, president and prophet of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, following his death at the age of 101, just days after his birthday.Trump said Nelson remained active in service until the end and extended condolences to his wife, Wendy, their 10 children, 57 […]
The new luxury patrols enhance security at major tourist sites, offering real-time assistance, guidance, and increased police presence/ Image: Dubai Police Dubai Police celebrated World Tourism Day by adding three powerful Mercedes-Benz supercars to their luxury patrol fleet. These eye-catching cars boost police presence in busy tourist spots, helping officers offer real-time assistance and keep […]
New York City mayor Eric Adams has ended his reelection bid, paving the way for a three-way race between Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa to lead the nation’s largest city.Adams, who assumed office in January 2022, announced his withdrawal through a video posted on social media […]
Ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said that his country’s recent strike on Hamas leaders in Doha and the ongoing war in Gaza would not endanger the Abraham Accords.“I think there are many possibilities for peace, which I’m discussing with President Trump and his team, […]
Authorities have charged a suspect after a gunman opened fire from a boat at a waterfront restaurant in Southport, North Carolina, on Saturday night, killing three and wounding at least five others.Nigel Max Edge, 40, faces three counts of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted first-degree murder in connection with the shooting at the […]
