In his final hours in office, US President Joe Biden has pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. In a statement, Biden said the officers “do not deserve to be the target of an unfair and politically motivated prosecution.” … Read more
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was reached on Monday, with both sides entering the initial phase of a six-week pause in fighting that could end the war that began in October 2023. So far, three of the 99 hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza have been freed, with 30 more set to be … Read more
All imports can be targeted under ‘America First’ policy US President Donald Trump has vowed to impose 10-20% tariffs on all goods entering the United States to boost domestic manufacturing. The President said he wanted to encourage consumers and businesses to buy American-made products by making imported goods more expensive. He believes this will boost … Read more
07 The White House given to the President and his family also has a wide garden. Barack Obama’s wife Michelle used to do gardening herself and used to call school children here and tell them about its importance. Now many types of fruits and vegetables are grown in this garden, which are used in the … Read more
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday stressed the importance of trans-Atlantic ties and European self-reliance ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president. Scholz told rhenish post The newspaper says that “trans-Atlantic relations are important for Germany and Europe.” He also highlighted America’s role in the development of democracy in West Germany and NATO’s role … Read more
Washington— When President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as President of the United States inside the Rotunda of the Capitol, he will take the oath in front of the statue of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on a federal holiday commemorating King’s legacy. It’s a worrying contradiction for some civil rights advocates who want … Read more
When is inauguration day? The US presidential inauguration always takes place on January 20, a date that has been standard since the 1930s. The event only runs the next day if the 20th is a Sunday, which has happened four times. In this case, the President-elect takes the oath privately on Sunday and repeats it … Read more
Seoul, South Korea – South Korea on Monday pledged a record amount of financial aid to exporters to cushion any negative impact from changes in US trade policies, as Donald Trump was set to be sworn in for his second presidential term. According to a statement issued by the Finance Ministry, the government plans to … Read more
Inequality is rising in the world today as “oligarchs” amass wealth at unprecedented levels, a report published on Monday by development organization Oxfam said. The report, titled “Takers Not Makers”, published ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, said the wealth of billionaires is expected to grow by $2 trillion (€1.94 trillion) in … Read more
