Nieu-Seeland het Maandag sy eerste inheemse vroulike minister van buitelandse sake aangestel om te verteenwoordig wat een van die mees uiteenlopende parlemente ter wêreld is.
Republicans are gaining with female voters, as gender gap shrinks
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The polling ahead of the 2022 midterms has been marked by a shrinking of electoral divisions. Young and older voters are now more likely to agree on their views of President Joe Biden. The Democratic advantage among...
Mexico exploits Biden’s failed foreign policy
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Over the past two years, Mexico has been more of an enemy than a partner. Nothing has underscored Mexico’s exploitation of President Biden’s weakness than their posture on immigration and cozying up to communists in ...
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces no further action over ‘Partygate’ skandaal
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London Campaigners have branded a decision to take no further action against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the "Partygate" scandal a "terrible insult." Downing Street revealed on Thursday that Johnson has...
Indian court frees killer of ex-Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
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New Delhi India's top court on Wednesday granted the release of a man convicted of killing former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, 31 years after his imprisonment. The Supreme Court invoked extraordinary powers t...
DOJ files suit against casino mogul Steve Wynn seeking order that he register as foreign agent of China
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The Justice Department has filed a civil lawsuit seeking a court order requiring that casino mogul Steve Wynn register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The complaint alleges that Wynn was working as an ag...
Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, Prime Minister tells crisis-hit nation
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Colombo, Sri LankaSri Lanka's new prime minister said on Monday the crisis-hit nation was down to its last day of petrol, as the country's power minister told citizens not to join the lengthy fuel queues that have ga...
France names first female Prime Minister in 30 jare
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Paris Elisabeth Borne has been named the new Prime Minister of France, the first time in 30 years that a woman has held the position. Borne will replace Jean Castex in the role, the Elysée Palace said in a statement ...
Pennsylvania US Senate candidate McCormick says ‘stakes are so high’ for country’s trajectory
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"I think we’re going to have a big turnout, and right now what the voters are focused on in the primary is who is the candidate that shared my conservative values and is going to fight for those in Washington," McCor...
SI Swim model Ashley Callingbull on making history as the first Indigenous woman in an issue: ‘I had to do it’
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The model from the Enoch Cree Nation in the province of Alberta, Kanada, is making history as the first Indigenous First Nations woman to appear in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. The magazine hits newsstands May 19. Th ...
Israeli police will investigate ‘events’ surrounding funeral of Palestinian journalist: Minister
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Jerusalem Israeli police say they will hold an investigation "into the events that ensued during the funeral" procession of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on Friday. "Ongelukkig, during the course of th...
Defense Secretary Austin speaks with Russian defense minister for first time in months, urges ceasefire
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The call between Austin and his Russian counterpart is the first since Feb. 18, according to Kirby. It’s also the first since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, which has now lasted 79 dae. "Secretary Austin ...
Finland president, prime minister urge the country to apply for NATO membership ‘without delay’
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"NATO membership would strengthen Finland’s security," Finland President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said in a joint statement. "As a member of NATO, Finland would strengthen the entire defence alli...