The U.S. Office of Management and Budget is calling on congressional leadership to approve additional funding for Ukraine in its war against Russia, warning that there will be no money by the end of the year to support Ukraine without action from Congress. Office of Management and Budget director Shalanda …
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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in a recent interview that the Western military alliance should “be prepared for bad news” in the Ukraine war ahead of the winter months. “Wars develop in phases,” Stoltenberg told German broadcaster ARD in an interview Saturday, according to Politico Europe. “We have to support …
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The Minnesota Vikings return from a late bye week second in the NFC North and with renewed faith in quarterback Joshua Dobbs after a disappointing two-game slide. While other teams have closed in on the Vikings during their off week, two-time Pro Bowler and former Minnesota tight end Kyle Rudolph …
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As Chad Johnson pitched to the Manning brothers a game between current and former Pro Bowlers facing off in some friendly competition, recently-retired quarterback Tom Brady was all for it. However, Rob Gronkowski, arguably Brady’s favorite passing target in his illustrious NFL career, was not too happy with the players …
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A Turkish lawmaker, who suffered a heart attack on the floor of parliament immediately after he gave a speech saying Israel would “not be able to escape the wrath of God” for its war in Gaza, has died. Hasan Bitmez, 53, a member of parliament from the Islamist Saadet Partisi, …
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As part of a crackdown under a China-imposed national security law, Hong Kong police have offered million-dollar bounties for information leading to the arrest of five overseas-based activists, including one American citizen. Back in July, Hong Kong’s chief executive, John Lee, announced that eight pro-democracy activists living in the United …
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Guatemala violated Indigenous rights by permitting a huge nickel mine on tribal land almost two decades ago, according to a ruling from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights Friday. The landmark verdict marks a monumental step in a four-decade struggle for Indigenous land rights and a long, bitter legal battle …
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Lengthy delays at the polls forced officials on Wednesday to extend voting in Congo’s presidential election as the West African nation faced steep logistical and security challenges that raised fears about the ballot’s credibility. Polls that were unable to open Wednesday will conduct voting on Thursday, Denis Kadima, chair of …
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At least once a week, Girino Ndyanabo’s family converges around a pit in which bananas have been left to ripen. The bananas are peeled and thrown into a wooden vat carved like a boat, and the patriarch steps in with bare feet. The sweet juice he presses out is filtered …
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A massive fire broke out last week at the Florida home of NFL All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill. The Miami Dolphins star was at a practice when the blaze started. Davie Fire Rescue later determined the fire was an “unintentional, accidental” event that was sparked by a child who was …
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