Kamala Harris marks anniversary of COVID relief law
Mar 09, 2022 07:50 am UTC| Politics
One of the biggest achievements under the Biden-Harris administration so far was the passage of a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill known as the American Rescue Plan. Vice President Kamala Harris started off the week of...
Joe Biden urged to extend pause on student loan payments by 210 advocacy groups
Mar 09, 2022 07:24 am UTC| Politics
An issue that many have been pressing US President Joe Biden on, especially since taking office in January 2021, is the issue of student loan forgiveness. This week, 210 advocacy groups have urged to get Biden to make a...
Donald Trump lashes out at NATO, GOP Senator Bill Cassidy, GOP attorney George Conway at RNC event
Mar 09, 2022 06:55 am UTC| Politics
Former President Donald Trump lashed out at a few individuals and NATO over the weekend at an event with RNC donors. Trump took a swipe towards GOP Senator Bill Cassidy, GOP attorney George Conway, and the NATO...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Retired US general says recent numbers spell trouble for Russia
Mar 09, 2022 06:08 am UTC| Politics
More than a week since Russia went on the offensive on Ukraine, Russian troops have been met with fierce resistance from Ukraine with help from the West and other European nations. With the recent estimates on the number...
Mike Pence criticizes GOP Putin "apologists" at RNC event
Mar 09, 2022 06:07 am UTC| Politics
Since the invasion of Ukraine, many Republicans, particularly those who are staunch allies of former President Donald Trump, have expressed support or have praised Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. Further speaking out...
Kevin McCarthy criticized for weak attempts to rein in caucus members
Mar 08, 2022 08:51 am UTC| Politics
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy has faced a lot of backlash, especially when it comes to reining in the extremist, pro-Trump members of his own caucus. McCarthy once again came under fire for his evidently weak...
Afghanistan: US official apologizes for delays to Afghans stranded in UAE
Mar 08, 2022 08:02 am UTC| Politics
Tens of thousands of Afghans fled the country following the military withdrawal of the US and the West in August last year. A US official apologized to the Afghans that were stranded in UAE for the delays in the processing...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects