No budgetary shutdown but no permanent solution: an agreement reached
U.S. government agencies can now avoid a pre-holiday shutdown, thanks to a budget agreement that averted potential disruptions in services and ensured the timely payment of wages for millions of civil servants. The Senate, following the…
Tim Scott goes out from the 2024 election race
Republican presidential hopeful Tim Scott has unexpectedly withdrawn from the 2024 election race, catching even his campaign team off guard. The 58-year-old senator from South Carolina made the surprising announcement during an appearance…
US population to reach 370 million in 2080
The demographic landscape of the United States is poised for change in the coming century, according to predictions from the US Census Bureau, the government agency responsible for monitoring population trends. Currently boasting a…
US and Arab countries don’t even mention the Gaza ceasefire
Talks between the US and Arab countries on the war between Hamas and Israel have yielded no direct results. US Secretary of State Blinken met with Arab leaders in Jordan today. They did not agree on the need for an immediate ceasefire in…
Federal Reserve maintains the key rate at the same level
The US Federal Reserve has decided to maintain its current interest rate, a decision consistent with the previous month. Fed President Jerome Powell acknowledges persistent concerns about high inflation but emphasizes the need to assess the…
Donald Trump pays 10K fine for a twit about court official
Former President Trump faced his first fine due to his refusal to delete a controversial social media comment he made about a court official. However, the situation escalated further when, on a subsequent Wednesday, he repeated the offense,…
Philippines urged China to cease its “dangerous blocking maneuvers” near Spratly Islands
The Philippines has urged China to cease its "provocative actions" in the South China Sea. In a recent incident, a Chinese Coast Guard vessel reportedly engaged in a confrontational maneuver with a Philippine supply boat heading towards an…
The US suspends oil sanctions against Venezuela
The United States has decided to suspend certain oil sanctions against Venezuela in response to an agreement reached earlier this week between the government of President Maduro and opposition parties. Under this accord, the parties have…