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At a campaign event in Winston-Salem on the eve of the 1976 North Carolina Democratic primary, a voter asked then-candidate Jimmy Carter whether he was a “born again” Christian. Carter, a…
While 2024 was a pivotal year for elections in the United States, the off-year state and district elections ahead of the midterms may set the stage for 2026 by offering a glimpse into…
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s constant reminders that California’s economy ”leads the nation” as well as being a model for social justice are delusional. To be sure, California has a huge GDP, paced…
Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump promised national prosperity and global peace, saying he would quickly drive down the cost of groceries in local supermarkets and…
President Trump once celebrated the COVID-19 vaccines released at the end of his first term as “one of the greatest achievements of mankind,” echoing the sentiments of mainstream medical…
On the night of Nov. 5, Teresa Sasse and her husband, Scott, had dinner in front of the TV as they settled in to watch the election returns. They stayed up well past midnight, retiring…
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A court in Russia on Thursday convicted a prominent lawyer and sentenced him to seven years in prison for speaking out against the war in Ukraine on social media, a…
SOUTH Korean prosecutors requested on Monday (Nov 25) a five-year jail term for Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong over actions in a controversial merger of affiliates that helped…
Melania Trump has named Hayley Harrison as the new Chief of Staff for her East Wing office, marking a significant step as she begins her second term as First Lady. Harrison, a trusted aide…
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — People in Mauritius voted Sunday for a new Parliament with the ruling party seeking to secure a second five-year term for Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth in one of…
SHARES of Trump Media, Tesla and domestic-focused small-cap companies surged on Wednesday (Nov 6) as Donald Trump was elected US president for the second time, fuelling expectations of…
A key risk is a rapid increase in protectionist policies, which will negatively impact global growth and inflation tariffs, the managing director warns THE South-east Asia region has…
A Nigerian investigative panel has dismissed allegations that transgender socialite Bobrisky, sentenced to six months in jail for abusing the national currency, lived in a flat outside…
SINCE Oct 1, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price has climbed significantly, rising above US$8 a barrel. This sharp rise was triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in…
In an election that was criticised by rights groups, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has won a second term with more than 90% of the vote, the electoral commission has said. Only two…
BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors called Wednesday for a sexual offenses conviction and a 15-year prison sentence for a man who is also under investigation separately in the disappearance…
Haryana will go to the polls on October 5 and the results for both Haryana and JK will be declared on October 8. (Photo: PTI) 2 min read Last Updated : Sep 26 2024 | 7:07 AM IST Haryana…
SAUDI Aramco has set the initial price guidance for 5- and 10-year dollar sukuk bonds, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters on Wednesday. The mainly state-owned oil company is…
Algeria's incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has gained a clear win in the North African country's presidential election and secured a second five-year term in office, preliminary…
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Polls closed in Algeria on Saturday, where voters were deciding whether to grant army-backed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune another term — five years after…
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerians head to the polls Saturday to cast votes for president and determine who will govern their gas-rich North African nation — five years after pro-democracy…
A Russian newspaper publisher was convicted by a court in Siberia on Friday and sentenced to eight years in prison after his paper reported on Russia's attacks on civilians in Ukraine,…
Venezuela's authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, has won a third term in office, the Electoral Council (CNE) announced on Monday. Maduro won about 51% of the vote, beating opposition…
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Ursula von der Leyen pledged to be a strong leader for Europe in a time of crisis and polarization as she made her final leadership pitch Thursday in a speech to…
