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November 8, 2023 3:11 PM

US House censures lone Palestinian-American lawmaker over Israel comments

The U.S. House voted on Tuesday (November 8) to censure Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib, Congress's lone Palestinian-American lawmaker, for comments she made regarding Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza. Twenty-two Democrats joined with most Re...

November 3, 2023 12:59 PM

U.S. imposes sweeping new sanctions targeting Russia over war in Ukraine

The United States on Thursday imposed sweeping new measures against Moscow over the war in Ukraine, targeting Russia's future energy capabilities, sanctions evasion and a suicide drone that has been a menace to Ukrainian troops and equipment, amo...

November 2, 2023 10:28 AM

U.S. Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday as policymakers struggled to determine whether financial conditions may be tight enough already to control inflation, or whether an economy that continues to outperform expectations may nee...

November 2, 2023 10:11 AM

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris calls for action on “full spectrum” of AI risks

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday called for urgent action to protect the public and democracy from the dangers posed by artificial intelligence, announcing a series of initiatives to address safety concerns about the technology. In a s...

October 26, 2023 10:49 AM

Biden says Israel has right to defend itself, must protect innocent civilians

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday (October 25) he believes Israel has the rights to defend its citizens while protecting innocent civilians in Gaza who are victims of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. "Israel has to do everything in ...

October 21, 2023 2:22 PM

Russia seeks to align development vision with China on basis of mutual benefit: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia seeks to strengthen the synergy of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) with the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to promote win-win cooperation among partners. Putin arrived in Beijing on ...

October 19, 2023 12:42 PM

Egypt agrees to reopen Gaza border to aid as protests rock Middle East, says US

Egypt agreed to reopen its border crossing with the Gaza Strip to allow aid to reach Palestinians, the U.S. said, as the humanitarian crisis worsened for the 2.3 million people trapped in the enclave and anti-Israel protests flared across the Middle ...

October 19, 2023 9:52 AM

Israel’s Security Cabinet Takes Firm Stance on Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

In a unanimous decision, Israel's Security Cabinet has taken a firm stance on humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip, citing the imperative return of captives and the need for international support. The decision comes amid sweeping American suppor...

October 18, 2023 3:09 PM

U.S. President Joe Biden lands in Israel to show solidarity

U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Israel on October 18, beginning a visit to show solidarity and to confer on the spiralling Gaza war. Descending from the plane amid a large security contingent, Biden embraced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan...

October 18, 2023 10:17 AM

Gaza Hospital Blast raises tensions, U.S. President visits Israel

In a deeply troubling turn of events, a deadly explosion at Gaza City's Al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital has sent shockwaves through the region, leading to the cancellation of a planned summit involving U.S. President Joe Biden. The incident, which occurred...

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