American father of Hamas hostage Itay Chen pushes US, Israel on ‘Plan B’ as negotiations falter
‘When was the last time you talked to your kid? Do you know where he slept last night? Do you know what he ate? Do you know if he had…
Intra-Africa trade could double in next five years, says Secretary General of African Continental Free Trade Area
Africa is home to the world’s largest free trade agreement, in terms of number of countries, territory, and population – the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Fifty-four of 55 African…
‘Impossible’ for Communist China to become our motherland as we’re older, Taiwan’s president argues
It is “absolutely impossible” for Communist China to become Taiwan’s motherland because the island’s government is older, Taiwan’s president has said in a carefully timed speech that underscores the intense…
New Zealand loses first naval ship since WWII; vessel threatening oil spill off Samoan coast
New Zealand’s navy lost its first ship since World War II after the HMNZS Manawanui sank on a reef off the coast of Samoa on Sunday creating a potential environmental…
One year after the October 7th attack, violence rages on. Here’s how to help civilians caught in the conflict
It’s been a year since the deadly fighting between Israel and Hamas began, and the dire humanitarian crisis is getting worse. In addition to ongoing bloodshed in Gaza, the fighting…
A massive blast outside Karachi Airport in Pakistan kills 2 and injures at least 8
A massive blast outside Karachi Airport in Pakistan on Sunday killed two people and injured at least eight, officials said. Police and the provincial government said a tanker exploded outside…
Use of ‘suicide capsule’ suspended pending criminal probe after American woman dies
Editor’s Note: Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. In the US, call or text 988, the Suicide &…
Harris dismisses Trump’s comments that he’s a ‘protector’ of women
Speaking on a popular podcast aimed at young women, Vice President Kamala Harris took issue with former president Donald Trump calling himself a “protector” of women and also responded to…
Vance says Trump administration would end funding to Planned Parenthood
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former president Donald Trump’s running mate, said that Trump, if elected, would seek to end federal money for Planned Parenthood. “We don’t think that taxpayers should…
CVS is under pressure and considering a breakup. Here’s why that could be risky.
It’s time for a wellness check at CVS Health. Shares of the company are down more than 20% this year as it grapples with higher-than-expected medical costs in its insurance unit and pharmacy reimbursement…