The war between Israel and Hamas is affecting travel in the Middle East and beyond. International arrivals to the region rose in the fourth quarter of 2023 – mainly due to an increase in visitors in Saudi Arabia – to a level that matched 2019 numbers, according to travel data firm ForwardKeys. But it is … Read more
Taiwan and China flags together textile fabric, textile texture Oleksii Liskonih | Warehouse | Getty Images TAIPEI – China rejected the result of Taiwan’s election on Saturday, saying its ruling Democratic Progressive Party did not represent mainstream public opinion after it failed to win a majority in presidential and legislative elections. “Taiwan is China’s Taiwan,” … Read more
Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, is seen making a surprise appearance at the House Oversight Committee’s marking and meeting to vote on whether to hold Biden in contempt of Congress for failing to respond to a request to testify on the House floor last . moon, on Capitol Hill in Washington, USA, … Read more
U.S. military aid to Ukraine has “stalled” and Congress has yet to authorize emergency spending requested by President Joe Biden’s administration in late October. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said at a White House press briefing on Thursday that Washington “issued the last draw that we were supposed to fund.” “And that’s why it’s … Read more
The trial of former President Donald Trump, his two sons and the Trump Organization has ended in New York. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron adjourned Thursday after more than five hours of closing arguments. Now Engoron will consider whether to grant the attorney general’s request to fine Trump $370 million, ban him from the … Read more
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leaves after speaking during the “Commit to Caucus” rally at the North Iowa Events Center in Mason City, Iowa, on January 5, 2024. Christian Monterrosa | AFP | Getty Images Donald Trump was barred from giving his closing arguments in person at his New York civil … Read more
US President Joe Biden during his visit to Flex LTD in West Columbia, South Carolina, June 6. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The White House took aim at former President Donald Trump after the Republican presidential candidate said he hoped the economy would collapse this year rather than during his theoretical second term. “It is the … Read more