President Trump State Visit to the United Kingdom Starts on September 16

President Donald Trump will undertake a State Visit to the United Kingdom this week at the invitation of King Charles III. The visit will formally commence on Wednesday, September 17, with the arrival of the President and First Lady at Windsor Castle. Upon arrival, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales will greet […]

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China Launches Dual Trade Investigations Ahead of U.S. Talks

China’s Ministry of Commerce has initiated two formal investigations into U.S. trade practices, targeting alleged discrimination and dumping related to semiconductor exports. The announcement was made Saturday, just one day before a new round of U.S.-China trade negotiations scheduled to take place in Spain. The anti-discrimination probe will examine whether U.S. policies unfairly restrict Chinese […]

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UN Chief Condemns Deadly Gang Attack that Kills 40 in Northern Haiti

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday strongly condemned the reported killing of at least 40 people during an armed gang assault on a fishing village north of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital. The attack marks one of the deadliest incidents in the country’s escalating security crisis, as gang violence continues to destabilize communities and overwhelm local […]

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Joint Statement on Restoring Peace and Security in Sudan

The following is the text of a joint statement by the Quad: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America.  Begin Text:  At the invitation of the United States, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the United States, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have engaged in extensive consultations […]

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The US LMRDA: Strengthening American workplaces since 1959

Throwback to 2019: In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the LMRDA, the Department of Labor inducted Sen. Robert P. Griffin and Howard Jenkins Jr., into the department’s Hall of Honor to recognize their contributions in drafting and passing this landmark labor legislation. Between Labor Day and the start of autumn lies an important date […]

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UK Prime Minister Condemns Violence and Intimidation Amid Anti-Immigrant Protests

The UK Prime Minister has issued a strong condemnation of recent anti-immigrant protests, denouncing violent attacks against police officers, racist intimidation of minority communities, and the misuse of national symbols to incite fear. The protests, which have erupted in several towns and cities, were partly triggered by public outrage over the conviction of an immigrant […]

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Death Toll Rises to 72 in Nepal’s Anti-Corruption Protests

The death toll from ongoing anti-corruption protests in Nepal has climbed to 72, as search teams continue to recover bodies from shopping malls and other buildings damaged during the unrest. Demonstrations erupted earlier this week in response to allegations of widespread graft involving public officials and private contractors. Clashes between protesters and security forces have […]

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Pope Leo XIV Marks 70th Birthday

Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, celebrates his 70th birthday today. The occasion is being marked quietly within Vatican circles, with well-wishes pouring in from religious leaders and dignitaries around the world. Since assuming the papacy, Pope Leo XIV has focused on pastoral outreach, interfaith […]

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Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Northern Colombia

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck northern Colombia today, Sunday 14th Sept 2025, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The tremor was recorded in a region known for moderate seismic activity, though initial reports did not indicate significant damage or casualties. Authorities are monitoring the situation and assessing potential impacts on local infrastructure […]

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Young Europeans are losing faith in democracy – here’s how to earn it back

A recent Europe-wide survey has revealed an alarming picture: fewer than six in ten young Europeans believe that democracy is the best form of government. One in five say they would support authoritarian rule under certain circumstances. And only 6% believe their political system functions well. This suggests something more than disillusionment: the foundational trust […]

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