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Government-UN meeting discusses the conditions of displaced persons in Yemen and the humanitarian repercussions of the escalation of the Houthi militia. news.cgtn.com
Several prominent Republicans have either endorsed Democratic candidates or said they will vote for Democrats in key 2026 races across Republican-leaning states, including Texas, Kansas, Georgia, Montana and Florida.
The Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates by a quarter point despite repeated calls from President Donald Trump for lower rates.
JERUSALEM, Sept 16 - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Wednesday to pass a law to revoke the citizenship of anyone who defames Israel's soldiers, his latest threat against the Israeli directors of \"NAZA\", a documentary about soldiers' killing of Gaza civilians.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles had announced in March that she was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, and that she planned to continue working through her treatment.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the Federal Government is targeting 95 per cent National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment coverage by December 2026.
Gender-based violence is endemic in South Africa JOHANNESBURG - South African police are racing to crack the killings of at least eight women whose bodies have been found east of Johannesburg in two months, the latest on Tuesday.
39 years is enough: SC compels Congress to enact anti-dynasty law Inquirer.net
Prime Minister Mark Carney, EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrive for a speech in Strasbourg, France on Sept. 16, 2026. Photo by Jean-Christophe Verhaegen/AFP via Getty ImagesArticle contentSTRASBOURG, FRANCE — What ...
Usula von der Leyen’s suggestion that Canada could become an associate member of the European Union is raising concerns over costs, sovereignty.
Conservative elder statesman Preston Manning says Canadians will get a renewed look at Danielle Smith when she speaks at a virtual two-day forum he is co-hosting next week.
Thinking about a portable washer and dryer for your apartment or small space? We asked appliance experts if they really work, who should buy one and what to consider before shopping.
Syria’s parliament has voted to abolish an al-Assad-era “terrorism” court and nullify the legal effects of its rulings, in one of the first significant legislative moves by the country’s new assembly.
"Wouldn't it be lovely if Canada was the 28th state of the European Union rather than the 51st state of the United States?" asked Finland's President Alexander Stubb this summer.
Leopold ChenandEdith LinPublished: 8:16pm, 16 Sep 2026Updated: 1:27am, 17 Sep 2026Hong Kong authorities have rolled out 11 new initiatives to encourage residents to have children, including an expanded cash bonus scheme and a reduced down payment for subsidised housing for parent...
The European Union's top official backs the Canadian prime minister's push for his country to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks to deepen ties amid pressure from the U.S.
For a third time, the US House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval.
The Senate’s bipartisan AI safety bill is showing some signs of life.