insert_link World Security beef up around United Nations Precinct New York City's East side is gridlocked, as world leaders and their entourages descend on the city for annual United Nations High level week. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. today24 September, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA’s Ramaphosa to address the UN General Assembly later this month South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead South Africa’s delegation at the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York from the 24th to the 30th of this month. The session, presided over by former Cameroonian Prime Minister Philemon Yang, will focus on unity in diversity. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says Ramaphosa will address the summit, focusing on multilateralism, economic diplomacy, and investment. today12 September, 2024
insert_link World Hate crimes on the rise in NYC Hate crimes in New York surged nearly 13% in 2023 compared to the year before, according to a new report. Data released by the state shows almost half of the incidents last year were against Jews - Black people and gay men were also targeted. From New York, Sally Patterson reports us: today30 August, 2024
insert_link World Indian man accused of plotting to kill Sikh leader extradited An Indian man accused of plotting to kill a Sikh separatist leader on US soil has been extradited to New York, according to reports. Nikhil Gupta was allegedly working with the Indian government to have a prominent Sikh leader assassinated - an accusation he and India deny. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. today17 June, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized Former Trump aide Steve Bannon due in court over “Build the Wall” fraud allegations A former senior advisor to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, is set to appear in court in New York on Wednesday over allegations that he defrauded people who donated to the campaign to build a wall along the US Mexico border. Bannon has pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering, conspiracy and scheming to defraud in connection with $15 million in donations. Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports. today2 May, 2024
insert_link World U.S National guard deployed to New York subway New York is deploying state police and the National Guard to help stem a surge in violent attacks on the city's subway system. There have been three homicides so far this year and last year 570 assaults were recorded. William Denselow reports from New York. today7 March, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized Donald Trump faces half a billion dollars of debt and several court cases. But that may not stop him from becoming president again By Emma Shortis, RMIT University The verdicts keep coming. On Friday US time, the three-month hearing focused on Donald Trump’s business dealings in New York came to an end. Trump was ordered to pay back more than $US350 million (A$537 million), plus interest. He and two of his associates are banned from directing any business in New York for three years. His two sons, Donald Jr and Eric […] today19 February, 2024
