Biden, with France Visit, Looks to Past and Future of Global Conflicts
By Anita Powell THE WHITE HOUSE; PARIS —U.S. President Joe Biden landed Wednesday in France to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion — and plans to use the occasion to underscore the need for a strong transatlantic alliance in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine. Biden will meet Ukraine’s president, and with […]
Super Tuesday 2024: Is It Biden vs Trump Again?
As the United States observes the quadrennial tradition of ‘Super Tuesday’, the nation moves closer to determining the candidates who will win their parties’ presidential nominations in the largest-ever contest of 2024. Both incumbents, U.S. President Joe Biden and Donald Trump are vying for a second term in the White House and have secured commanding […]
Biden Tells Grocery Stores to Cut Prices as US Economy Bounces Back
GDP Beats predictions, rises by 3.3% in 2023 Economic Year The US economy seems to have experienced a resurgence, according to data from the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. The economy beat predictions by growing 3.3% in the final quarter of 2023. People spending more and strong job creation fueled this positive performance. Over […]
Investigations and Legal Battles Lead Americans Into Election Circuit
Biden and Trump at each other’s throats, allegations flying in both directions. Americans watch on. The days and weeks leading up to elections in the United States have never been as heated as they are right now. Tension hangs in the air as Americans get ready to choose who will lead the nation for the […]
As Inflation Declines, U.S. Economy Shows Exceptional Growth at 3.3% in Q4
As inflation pressure which had touched a four-decade high in 2022, subsides further in the United States, positive economic data emerged on January 25, indicated that Quarter 4 showed strong economic performance. The Gross domestic product increased at a 3.3% annualized rate last quarter after advancing at a 4.9% pace in the third quarter. At […]
Gaza Strip, The Old Wound Burns Between Israeli and Palestinians Again
Over 1100 people have been killed in Israel and the Gaza Strip after Hamas launched the biggest surprise attack on the morning of October 7, 2023. As the conflict raged into a third day, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said he has ordered a “complete siege” of Gaza. It means “No electricity, no food, no […]
Supreme Court Strikes Down Race-Conscious Admissions at American Elite Universities
In a significant setback to affirmative action policies, the United States Supreme Court outlawed race as a factor in college admissions programs on June 29, at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina as a violation of the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. It is worth noting that affirmative action policies, also known as […]
Republicans Running For The 2024 U.S. Presidential Race
The 2024 U.S. presidential primary campaign is underway, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis formally announcing his candidature on May 24, becoming the 7th Republican to officially enter the 2024 presidential race. Four years after a historically large number of candidates stood for the poll, the field is expected to get even more crowded this year, […]