insert_link World Biden meets National Security team over Middle East concerns US President Joseph Biden is meeting / has met with his National Security team amid fears of a wider regional war erupting in the Middle East. There are heightened concerns Iran is planning a retaliatory attack against Israel following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today6 August, 2024
insert_link World World leaders call for de-escalation in Middle East Diplomacy is in overdrive as world powers call on Iran and its regional proxies for restraint, amid fear an attack on Israel could come within the next 24 hours. Iran's supreme leader is vowing revenge after a senior Hamas leader was assassinated in Tehran last week. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv. The White House meanwhile says President Joe Biden will meet with his national security team […] today5 August, 2024
insert_link World Sure, 2024 has had lots of news – but compared with 1940, 1968 or 1973, it’s nothing exceptional Images from prominent events of 2024 in the US. Rebecca Droke/AFP; Qian Weizhong/VCG; Justin Sullivan; Erin Schaff/POOL/AFP, all via Getty Images By Philip Klinkner, Hamilton College History usually happens at a leisurely pace, with major events months or even years apart. But this year, it seems like someone has pushed fast-forward, with significant events coming on a weekly or even daily basis. One company is now selling […] today24 July, 2024
insert_link World With Biden gone, Trump will need a new attack plan for the younger Kamala Harris By Christopher Featherstone, University of York When Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential election race he changed the nature of the campaign. In the three weeks following the notorious presidential debate, Biden’s withdrawal came to be seen as a matter of when, not if. Now the Democratic party’s ticket is in flux and its campaign will look very different to the one Biden would have […] today23 July, 2024
insert_link World Blinken to reassure Asian partners of US commitment The US Secretary of State says he will reassure Indo-Pacific leaders of America's commitment to the region during an upcoming trip. Antony Blinken is set to meet with counterparts in Vietnam, Laos, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia. The 11-day trip comes in the wake of President Joe Biden dropping out of this year’s election. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. today23 July, 2024
insert_link World Harris Says Biden’s legacy “unmatched in modern history” US Vice President, Kamala Harris has said Joe Biden's legacy of accomplishments is 'unmatched in modern history". She spoke at an event at the White House - her first public comments since Biden said he would not seek re-election. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today23 July, 2024
insert_link World Kamala Harris launches 2024 Presidential campaign U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has wasted no time launching her 2024 presidential campaign, with the backing of President Joe Biden after he pulled out of the race amid concerns about his age and health. Reuters reports that a growing number of senior Democrat politicians and party backers are supporting Harris. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he "respects" US President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election, […] today22 July, 2024
insert_link World Harris races to wrap up nomination after Biden drops out By Danny Kemp and Frankie Taggart US Vice President Kamala Harris raced Monday to lock in Democratic support and secure the party's nomination to take on Donald Trump in November after President Joe Biden's sensational exit. Armed with Biden's endorsement, the 59-year-old has quickly won the backing of a flood of Democrats as she prepares to kick off her first full day of campaigning with an […] today22 July, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Netanyahu nena okwayi ko Washington O Prime minister ya Israel Benjamin Netanyahu nena okwayi ko Washington a ka gandje oshipopiwa sha simana,sho etanga lyopakwiita lya gandja elombwelo opo aakwashigwana ya thigepo uumbangalantu wa Gaza moshilando Khan Yunis, omanga inaali tuma aakwiiiita. Netanyahu okwiithana etalelepo kutya olya simana ,ndyoka lyeya pethimbo lya simana lyomalimbililo gopapolitika,ta popi etokolo lyomupresitend gwa America Joe Biden okwaaha kutha wwe ombinga momahogololo guupresitend ngoka geliko mu November,naasho Washington tuunduula Israel a […] today22 July, 2024
