Pakistan Appoints New Head of Its Powerful Spy Agency
The appointment of a top general, Lt. Gen. Muhammad Asim Malik, to the post comes as the country faces numerous internal and external challenges. Pakistan’s government appointed a new head…
September 2024
Biden Works Against the Clock as Violence Escalates in the Middle East
News Analysis President Biden is beginning to acknowledge that he is simply running out of time to help forge a cease-fire and hostage deal with Hamas, his aides say. And…
U.S. to Send More Troops to Middle East as Tensions Rise
Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, declined to say exactly how many troops were deploying, citing operational security. Share full article Israel has carried out a series…
Pentagon to Send More U.S. Troops to Middle East as Tensions Rise
Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, declined to say exactly how many troops were deploying, citing operational security. The Pentagon is sending additional U.S. troops to the…
Inside a Trump Ad Hammering Harris Over Americans’ Economic Woes
No viewer could miss the ad’s repeated connection of the vice president to “Bidenomics.” And as it portrays voters struggling to make ends meet, she is seen laughing gleefully. Share…
JD Vance Turns to Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer to Help With Debate Prep
Donald J. Trump’s running mate invited Representative Tom Emmer to stand in for his fellow Minnesotan, Gov. Tim Walz, ahead of the vice-presidential debate next month. Share full article Representative…
Key Nebraska Republican Rejects Trump’s Push to Shake Up Electoral Map
Mike McDonnell, a state senator, said he would not support an effort to change the state’s electoral system to winner take all, an outcome that could have cost Kamala Harris…
Tanzania’s President Vowed Opening for Opposition, but Detained Its Leaders
The East African country’s leading opposition party said that its presidential candidate in the last election and its chairman were among dozens detained before a protest called to draw attention…
Russia gripped by human rights crackdown, says UN
Russia gripped by human rights crackdown, says UN ReutersOpposition activists are being subjected to widespread violations of their rights, a UN report has found (Picture from February 20
Israel Launches Deadly Strikes Across Gaza, Local Officials Say
The latest in a series of strikes on schools being used as shelters killed three in Nuseirat, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel has said the buildings were being…