Trump not totally sure he won’t run for residency in 2028

President Donald Trump once again hinted at the idea of serving a third term, saying he was "not 100% sure" he was barred from doing so under the Constitution, which forbids it. Trump has repeatedly alluded to the possibility that he might go beyond the current two-term limit for presidents — but while he often strikes a … Continue reading Trump not totally sure he won’t run for residency in 2028

Iran may be behind attacks on Israeli embassies, Sweden says

Iran may have been behind the gunfire and explosions that took place near the Israeli embassies in Stockholm and Copenhagen this week, Sweden's security service has said.  Shots were fired at the Israeli embassy in Stockholm on Monday, while two explosions were reported near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen on Wednesday morning. Nobody was injured, … Continue reading Iran may be behind attacks on Israeli embassies, Sweden says

Boston Celtics win 18th title, most in NBA history

The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 at home, winning the 2023-24 NBA Finals 4-1 in the best-of-seven series to secure their 18th championship in franchise history. This triumph lifted the Celtics to the top of the league's all-time championship list, ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers, who had 17 titles. "It means the … Continue reading Boston Celtics win 18th title, most in NBA history

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UN, US warn regional countries against supplying arms to warring parties in Sudan

The US ambassador to the UN on Monday called on all regional countries to stop providing arms support to the warring parties in North African country of Sudan. "Armed actors in Sudan must respect international law and protect civilians, and recall the ICC’s (International Criminal Court) jurisdiction to investigate war crimes," Linda Thomas-Greenfield told reporters, … Continue reading UN, US warn regional countries against supplying arms to warring parties in Sudan

Why China, US military officials met in Hawaii

US and Chinese military representatives met in Hawaii this week to discuss the safety of forces in the Pacific, marking the first in-person meeting of its kind in years after cancellations by China. The Military Maritime Consultative Agreement Working Group meeting was held in Honolulu on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Eighteen officials from China’s … Continue reading Why China, US military officials met in Hawaii

Suarez promises to light up Inter Miami

Inter Miami’s new signing, Luis Suarez has promised to give his all to give joy to the club’s fans. The Uruguay international also said he is ‘looking forward to reuniting with great friends and players’ after signing for David Beckham’s Inter Miami. Inter Miami had on Friday announced the signing of Suarez. “I’m very happy … Continue reading Suarez promises to light up Inter Miami

Biden ‘desperate’ to influence reshaping of Middle East

Joe Biden is "desperate now to try and mould a reshaping of the Middle East that we are seeing potentially unfold right now"., But "there is an argument that America has disengaged" over Israel and Palestine across the course of a number of administrations, he said. The US has "some leverage here, the question is … Continue reading Biden ‘desperate’ to influence reshaping of Middle East

Tinubu, Atiku to Resume Legal Battle Over Chicago Academic Record on Monday

The legal teams of President Bola Tinubu and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, will resume a legal battle over the President’s Chicago academic records in a United States court on Monday. A US District Judge, Nancy Maldonado, had on Thursday agreed to stay an order directing Chicago State University to make … Continue reading Tinubu, Atiku to Resume Legal Battle Over Chicago Academic Record on Monday

US interest rates staying higher for longer – Susan Collins

The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston said Friday she expects interest rates staying higher for longer, and further monetary tightening is "certainly not off the table." "While recent inflation readings have been encouraging, inflation remains too high," Susan Collins said in her remarks at the Annual Convention of the Maine Bankers Association. … Continue reading US interest rates staying higher for longer – Susan Collins

China surpasses US in contributions to influential international journals

China made an impact on the global academic scene by surpassing the US for the first time in terms of contributions to highly influential international journals in 2022, a report released Wednesday showed. Out of the 54,002 academic papers published in 159 journals across 178 disciplines last year, 16,349 papers were authored by Chinese scholars, … Continue reading China surpasses US in contributions to influential international journals