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I strongly disagree with Fitch Ratings’ decision — Janet Yellen
Janet Yellen, the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, has strongly disagreed with the decision of international credit rating agency Fitch Ratings to downgrade its credit rating from “AAA” to “AA+”. In response to the…
Trump indicted for alleged efforts to scuttle 2020 election results
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was indicted on Tuesday in a Justice Department investigation for his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Trump was charged with conspiracy…
US banks face tighter credit, weak loan appetite – Fed Survey
A recent survey by the Federal Reserve shows that U.S. banks are tightening their credit standards and experiencing weaker demand for loans from both businesses and consumers. This is likely a result of the Federal…
I’ll not abandon 2024 presidency bid if sentenced, says Trump
Former US president Donald Trump said Friday he would not end his run for the White House if convicted and sentenced in any of the criminal investigations threatening to derail his tumultuous comeback bid. The Republican…
US Citizens To Pay Visa Fee To Visit Europe
New guidelines for travel documents have been released by the European Union through its European Travel Information and Authorization…
Obama’s Personal Chef Drowns Near Ex-President’s House
Former President of the United States of America, Barack Obama’s personal chef has drowned near the family’s home on Martha’s Vineyard. Massachusetts State Police confirmed that the paddleboarder whose body was…
Royal Biographers Say Prince Harry ‘Won’t Divorce’ Meghan Markle—And She Might’ve ‘Already Gotten…
Countless rumors have been circulating on the internet recently suggesting that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are…
Biden picks female admiral to lead Navy. She’d be first woman on Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Joe Biden has chosen Adm. Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, an unprecedented choice that, if she…
Tony Bennett: Legendary New York crooner dies aged 96
Tony Bennett was "singing at his piano" just days before he died, his representatives have revealed. The legendary New York pop and jazz singer…
Putin to skip BRICS summit in S.Africa over arrest threat
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend a BRICS nations summit in South Africa next month, the country’s presidency said on Wednesday, ending months of speculation he could be detained. Putin’s potential…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle living apart on trial separation
The royal couple, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, are said to have taken a trial separation after recent humiliation induced by fights caused by months of backlash, business failures and clashing…
Putin mocks European leaders for total dependence on U.S.
Russian state television showed a clip on Sunday of Russian President Vladimir Putin mocking European politicians, whom he described as totally dependent on the United States. “If they are told tomorrow: ‘We have…
Fire at Italy’s Catania airport, flights suspended
Flights to and from Catania airport in southern Italy were suspended as firefighters fought a blaze on Sunday night. Sac, the company that manages the Vincenzo Bellini international airport, said that flights…
Pope Francis surrenders, recognises Bishop of Shanghai appointed by China
Pope Francis has officially recognised the bishop of Shanghai, Joseph Shen Bin, who was already appointed by the People’s Republic of China in April. At that time, the government in Beijing had removed the…
UK Immigration Fee Hikes Face Criticism
The UK’s oldest medical union on Saturday hit out at government plans to increase the amount migrant workers pay to use the state healthcare…
Record heatwaves sweep the world, from US to Japan via Europe
Tens of millions were battling dangerously high temperatures in the United States on Saturday as record heat forecasts hung over Europe and Japan,…
UK work visa to now cost as high as £1,482, study visa to hit £417
The UK government says the state-funded national health service (NHS) will increase from £624 per year to…
U.S. President Biden Cancels $39Billion Student Debt Of More Than 800,000 Borrowers
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has automatically cancelled $39 billion in student debt for more than 800,000 borrowers. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in a statement on Friday said the federal…
Tube crime soars by almost 40% in comparison to pre-pandemic levels
Crime on the London Underground has soared by almost 40% compared to pre-pandemic levels, despite there being 18% fewer passengers. Fare dodging has also hit record highs, TfL crime data reveals, with 10,420…
Putin has lost Ukraine war – Biden
The President of the United States Joe Biden says his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin has already lost the war he started against Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Putin ordered the Russian troops to invade Ukraine…
U.S. Secret Service says unable to find suspect who smuggled cocaine into White House
On the evening of July 2, officers from the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division found an unknown substance inside a vestibule leading to the lobby area of the West Executive Avenue entrance to the White House. The…
UK doctors to stage biggest walkout-ever today
Hospital doctors in England will on Thursday (today) stage the biggest walkout in the history of the UK’s state-funded National Health Service, prompting fears for patient safety. The unprecedented five-day…
G7 Vows Long-Term Arms Supplies To Help Ukraine Defeat Russia
G7 nations on Wednesday pledged to offer “enduring” military support to Ukraine to help it fight Russia’s invading forces and stop any…
Russian billionaire Abramovich to challenge EU sanctions
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich will appeal European Union sanctions placed on him following the Ukraine war. A source confirmed on Wednesday, alleging that the limitations were imposed only because he is a…