Democrats are poised to reorder their presidential primary schedule beginning next year, replacing Iowa with South Carolina in the leadoff spot as part of a major overhaul meant to empower Black and other minority voters critical to the party’s base of support. Democrats set to shake up start of 2024 presidential primary. The Democratic National Committee […]
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China plays down Blinken’s canceled visit over balloon
China played down the cancellation of a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken after a large Chinese balloon suspected of conducting surveillance on U.S. military sites roiled diplomatic relations, saying that neither side had formally announced any such plan. China plays down Blinken’s canceled visit over balloon. “In actuality, the U.S. and China […]
How rich is Congresswoman Ilhan Omar?
Rep. Ilhan Omar, 40, the U.S. Representative from Minnesota’s 5th congressional district, has never shied away from controversy. However, comments she had previously made about Israel were referenced by Republicans as a reason for her recent ouster from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. How rich is Congresswoman Ilhan Omar? Omar was removed on Feb. 2, with […]
People under domestic violence orders can own guns in U.S. now
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday declared unconstitutional a federal law making it a crime for people under domestic violence restraining orders to own firearms. People under domestic violence orders can own guns in U.S. The decision by a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is the latest victory for gun […]
US journalist calls SRK India’s Tom Cruise which upsets fans
“A US publication mentioned that I am the Tom Cruise equivalent of India. So whenever I come to America and people ask what kind of actor you are, I say I’m ‘Tom Cruise’. So when they ask about the number of people following me, I say 3.5 billion,” Shah Rukh Khan answered as he sat […]
Pakistan to seek Afghan Taliban chief Akhundzada’s help against TTP
Pakistan to seek Afghan Taliban chief Akhundzada’s help against TTP. In order to maintain control over the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Pakistan has decided to seek the help of Afghan Taliban chief Haibuttallah Akhundzada, according to government sources familiar with the Apex Committee meeting in Peshawar on Friday. The meeting’s civil and military leadership decided […]
Jobs growth surges in US despite slowdown fears
Jobs growth surged in the US in January, defying fears that the economy is heading for a downturn. Employers added 517,000 jobs last month, the Labor Department said. Jobs growth surges in US despite slowdown fears. That was far more than expected, pushing the unemployment rate down to 3.4% – the lowest rate since 1969. […]
China confirms offer to Sri Lanka of debt moratorium
China confirms offer to Sri Lanka of debt moratorium. China’s government on Friday confirmed it is offering Sri Lanka a two-year moratorium on loan repayments as the Indian Ocean island nation struggles to restructure $51 billion in foreign debt that pushed it into a financial crisis. China lent to Sri Lanka as part of Beijing’s […]