Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown officially launched his campaign Monday to reclaim a U.S. Senate seat next year, aiming for a political comeback after his bitter loss to Republican Bernie Moreno last fall. Brown, one of Ohio’s most prominent Democrats, expressed confidence that his pro-working-class message will resonate with voters once again. Brown is challenging Republican...
A light aircraft crashed in Kazakhstan’s Akmola region, killing two people on board, the country’s transport ministry confirmed on Monday. The incident occurred in the Tselinograd district when an Aerostar R40F UP-LA229 aircraft went down during a general aviation flight. Fortunately, the plane did not catch fire upon impact. According to the ministry’s press service,...
At least nine people lost their lives and three others remain missing after a flash flood swept through a camping site in Inner Mongolia’s Bayannur City, according to reports. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday morning in the upstream section of a river in Urad Rear Banner, where a group of 13 campers were caught...
While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was preparing to meet US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office on Monday with a phalanx of European leaders, the American President turned pressure on his counterpart, suggesting he should give up claim to some territories occupied by Russia. It was accompanied by a stern admonishment, “President Zelenskyy of...
Updated: Aug 18th, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will arrive in Washington on Monday with a strong backing of top European leaders as he meets US President Donald Trump at the White House. The high-profile gathering is expected to focus on Ukraine’s war with Russia and concerns over pressure on Kyiv to accept Moscow’s terms...
An Australian court has fined Qantas Aus$90 million (US$59 million) for illegally dismissing 1,800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, concluding a five-year legal battle over workers’ rights. Federal Court Justice Michael Lee said the penalty should serve as a “real deterrent” for companies tempted to violate employment laws for financial gain. The layoffs took...
In a powerful demonstration of transatlantic unity, several of Europe’s most influential leaders are set to join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a pivotal meeting at the White House with former U.S. President Donald Trump. This unprecedented gathering comes at a crucial juncture as Trump prepares to unveil a controversial peace plan regarding the Russia-Ukraine...
Updated: Aug 17th, 2025 Mahnoor Cheema (L) with Malala Yousafzai (R) An 18-year-old British-Pakistani student, Mahnoor Cheema, who has an IQ of 161, surpassing Stephen Hawking by one point, has accomplished the remarkable feat of securing 23 A-levels with top grades of A and A*. Cheema received an unconditional offer to study medicine at the University...
A tragic shooting at a Brooklyn restaurant in Crown Heights early Sunday claimed three lives and left eight others injured, according to the New York Post. The incident occurred just before 3:30 a.m. at the Taste of the City Lounge on Franklin Avenue, confirmed NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch during a press briefing. The victims included...
In a groundbreaking advancement in reproductive technology, Chinese scientists are developing what they claim to be the world’s first “gestation robot.” This humanoid machine is designed to replicate a full 10-month human pregnancy and could eventually “give birth” to a baby like a real person. According to a report by The Telegraph, the project is...