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Eight Candidates in Race to Become Next UN Secretary-General

Eight candidates are competing to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. With major powers divided over the selection, observers say it is difficult to identify a clear frontrunner...

Friday, August 21, 2026

Imran Khan Will Not Confront Military After Release

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan will not engage in a confrontation with the country’s military or Army Chief Asim Munir if he is released from prison, according to his...

Friday, August 21, 2026

Iran Will Not Bow to US Pressure: Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran will not surrender to US pressure or what he described as “American bullying” under any circumstances. Pezeshkian said Iran is currently in a...

Friday, August 21, 2026

US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion for First Time

The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, according to government data released Wednesday, exceeding earlier forecasts as borrowing accelerates amid rising interest costs, government spending...

Friday, August 21, 2026

UAE Suspends All Trade and Financial Transactions With Iran

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The decision comes amid escalating...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

China Puts Robocops on Traffic Duty

China has begun deploying robotic traffic officers at busy intersections in the eastern city of Hangzhou, using machines to perform some of the repetitive tasks normally handled by police officers....

Thursday, August 20, 2026

72-year-old man pushed onto New York subway tracks, 40-year-old suspect arrested

A 72-year-old man was allegedly pushed from behind onto the subway tracks at Rockefeller Center station in Midtown Manhattan early Wednesday morning. Police arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Mariam Khan aims for Connecticut State Senate after making history in State House

Pakistani-born Muslim politician Mariam Khan is seeking to make history once again, this time by winning a seat in the Connecticut State Senate. Khan won the Democratic primary for the...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Majority of Americans Say Trump Has Inappropriately Profited Since Returning to Power

A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from cryptocurrency since he returned to the White House and that his private business interests influence...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion for First Time

The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, according to government data released Wednesday, exceeding earlier forecasts as borrowing accelerates amid rising interest costs, government spending...

Thursday, August 20, 2026