Sign in
Sign in
Recover your password.
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Browsing Category
International
France Sees ‘Window’ For Ending Gaza, Lebanon Conflicts
AFP/APP
Jerusalem: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot expressed optimism about the possibility of ending Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon following the election of Donald Trump as the US president.
Speaking in Jerusalem, Barrot…
US and China Must ‘Get Along,’ Xi Tells Trump
AFP/APP
Beijing: In a message to US president-elect Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of cooperation between the United States and China, urging both countries to find a way to "get along."
This…
Brazil’s Amazon Posts Lowest Deforestation in Nine Years
AFP/APP
Brasília: The Brazilian Amazon recorded its lowest yearly deforestation rate in nearly a decade, reflecting a 30.6 percent decrease in forest loss, as reported by Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE).
Over the…
Wind-Fanned Wildfire Burns Out of Control Near Los Angeles
AFP/APP
Los Angeles: A rapidly spreading wildfire, driven by fierce winds of up to 80 mph (130 kph), has erupted near Los Angeles, triggering mass evacuations and hospitalizing several residents. The fire, which began near Moorpark and…
Hurricane Rafael Triggers Nationwide Blackout in Cuba
AFP/APP
Havana: Hurricane Rafael, a powerful Category 3 storm, made landfall in Cuba, causing a national blackout just two weeks after a previous four-day outage.
The blackout followed severe wind damage to the national power grid, as…
Trump’s Peace Promise Wins Over Muslim Voters Nationwide
AFP
Washington: In a surprising outcome, newly elected US President Donald Trump gained substantial support among Muslim voters late in his campaign, following his bold promise to bring peace to the Middle East.
His commitment has…
How Will Global Leaders Respond to Trump’s Return to Office?
AFP/APP
Hong Kong: World leaders raced to congratulate Donald Trump on Wednesday as he triumphed in a stunning US election victory over Kamala Harris.
Here are the first reactions, with many being expressed even before his election…
Battle for Black Male Votes in Georgia Could Sway Election
AFP/APP
Atlanta: As Ronald Jordan entered a polling booth in Georgia, a key US swing state, he observed that female voters seemed to outnumber their male counterparts.
This observation highlighted a growing concern for him: many of…
Nerves in Florida as Trump Faithful Gather for Results
AFP/APP
Palm Beach, United States: There were nerves and prayers among supporters of Donald Trump as they filled a Florida hall for an election results watch party, where the former president was expected to give an address.
Men…
Trump Trades Lift Dollar, Bitcoin Hits New Peak
AFP/APP
Hong Kong: The dollar surged, and bitcoin hit a record high on Wednesday, while equity markets advanced as traders anticipated a Donald Trump victory in the US presidential election, based on early results.
Though the race was…