Trump declares victory
Republican candidate Donald Trump declared victory early Wednesday in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as Fox News projected that he would win 277 Electoral College votes. At least 270 Electoral…
At least six people were injured as tornadoes battered Oklahoma
At least six people were injured on Sunday as powerful storms and tornadoes battered the Oklahoma City, capital city of the middle U.S. state of Oklahoma, authorities said. The injured…
Israel’s relations with the UN hit a new low with Unrwa ban
Israel’s relationship with the United Nations has historically been strained, but over the past year, tensions have reached new levels. On October 28, the Israeli parliament (the Knesset) passed a…
US sends warships, fighter jets and bombers to the Middle East
The United States is sending additional military assets including warships, fighter jets and bombers to the Middle East, said the Defense Department on Friday. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin “ordered…
US election: what a Trump victory would mean for the rest of the world
According to the United Nations 2024 is “the biggest election year in human history” with half of the world’s population – some 3.7 billion people in 72 countries – able…
Canada’s real gross domestic product (GDP) unchanged in August
Canada’s real gross domestic product (GDP) was essentially unchanged in August, following a 0.1 percent increase in July, Statistics Canada said Thursday. The manufacturing sector was the largest detractor to…
Apple’s iPhone sales amount to 46.22 billion dollars
Apple on Thursday announced financial results for its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter ending Sept. 28, with a revenue of 94.9 billion U.S. dollars, up 6 percent year on year. Its…
Amazon announces financial results for its third quarter
Amazon.com Inc. on Thursday announced financial results for its third quarter ending Sept. 30, with net sales increasing 11 percent to 158.9 billion U.S. dollars year over year. Its North…
Wall Street sees disappointing quarterly results from major tech firms
U.S. stocks sank on Thursday as Wall Street absorbed disappointing quarterly results from major tech firms and anticipated additional earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 378.08 points,…
Cyprus’ president hails productive meeting with Biden
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulidis has expressed satisfaction after meeting with the American President, Joe Biden, in which he was informed about US efforts to find a ceasefire in Gaza. He…