Category: World

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has dismissed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, marking the first time a sitting member of the Fed’s Board of Governors has been removed by a U.S. president. The move has sparked legal and political controversy, with experts warning the dismissal may face court challenges. Cook, […]

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday eliminating cashless bail in Washington, D.C., and urging other jurisdictions nationwide to follow suit. The directive marks a significant shift in federal criminal justice policy, targeting reforms that allow suspects to await trial without posting monetary bail. The order authorizes federal law enforcement to […]

TEL AVIV — Families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza have declared a nationwide “Day of Disruption,” urging the government to end the ongoing war and secure the release of all captives. The announcement was made during a press conference in Tel Aviv, where relatives of those abducted on October 7, 2023, called for mass […]

WASHINGTON — Doug Beck, director of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), resigned on Monday, marking the latest high-level departure from the Pentagon amid ongoing leadership changes. Beck’s exit follows reported tensions between senior defense officials and the Trump administration over political alignment and strategic priorities. Beck, a former Apple executive and Navy Reserve officer, led […]

LONDON — Demonstrations across the United Kingdom have intensified over the government’s use of hotels to house asylum seekers, with counter-protests emerging in response to rising anti-migrant sentiment. Protesters aligned with the “Abolish Asylum System” movement gathered in over 30 towns and cities, including Bristol, Liverpool, Perth, and Horley, voicing opposition to the continued use […]

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Piggott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and European […]

PORT EVERGLADES, FL — The U.S. Coast Guard has completed the largest drug offload in its history, unloading 61,740 pounds of cocaine and 14,400 pounds of marijuana seized during maritime interdictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. The contraband, valued at approximately $473 million, was delivered to Port Everglades by the Coast Guard […]

  In the face of Russia’s unjustified war of aggression, Ukraine’s resistance and resilience continues to be a shining example to us all. On 24 August, we celebrated Ukraine’s Independence Day, honouring this steadfast spirit in defending freedom and democracy. The European Commission unfurled the Ukraine flag in front of the Berlaymont building in Brussels, […]

Business & Macro 🇳🇬 NigeriaNigeria’s military said airstrikes in Borno state killed at least 35 Islamic militants in targeted operations near the Cameroon border. The country continues to battle Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents. 🇬🇭 GhanaSouth African miner Gold Fields will relinquish ownership of one of its two gold mines in Ghana’s Ashanti region to […]

Think about the last time you chatted with a colleague by the coffee machine, grabbed lunch with a colleague, or reached out to someone to praise their performance. These casual work connections, often taken for granted, can become pathways to new opportunities, valuable information, and a sense of belonging that make our professional lives meaningful. […]