US defense secretary points to parallels with Ukraine war at D-Day anniversary ceremony
Thousands gathered by the beaches of Normandy on Tuesday to remember those who died fighting for freedom in World War II, ceremonies that had renewed meaning as speakers, including US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, pointed to parallels with Ukraine's war against Russia.
2023-06-07 01:27
Biden announces initial $115 million investment in Jackson, Mississippi, water infrastructure
More than $100 million in funding has been distributed for repairs to Jackson, Mississippi's beleaguered water system, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday, the first tranche of more than half a billion dollars appropriated by Congress.
2023-06-07 01:25
Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses peace moves with Papal envoy
KYIV (Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the Vatican on Tuesday to contribute to the implementation of a Ukrainian peace plan
2023-06-07 00:49
SEC’s Coinbase Lawsuit Heralds Deepening US Crypto Crackdown
The Securities and Exchange Commission widened its sweeping crackdown on crypto by accusing Coinbase Global Inc. of running
2023-06-07 00:49
US had intelligence of Ukrainian plan to attack Nord Stream pipeline - Washington Post
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON The United States had intelligence of a detailed Ukrainian plan to attack the Nord
2023-06-07 00:23
Towns submerged, villages evacuated as dam breach floods southern Ukraine
By Viktoriia Lakezina KHERSON, Ukraine Hundreds of people were evacuated from settlements along the southern stretch of Ukraine's
2023-06-07 00:18
Blinken planning to visit China in coming weeks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to China in the coming weeks, two US officials and a source familiar with the matter told CNN, as the two countries work to reset normal relations amid what has been an extremely tumultuous and tense year in the relationship.
2023-06-07 00:18
Russia's Shoigu: Ukraine's counter-offensive has been thwarted
MOSCOW Russia's defence minister said on Tuesday his forces had thwarted the first three days of a Ukrainian
2023-06-06 23:59
Mental Floss’s ‘The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words’ Features Fun Slang, Strange Phrase Origins, and More
Sure, all books are filled with words—but not quite like this.
2023-06-06 21:29
Merck sues US government to halt Medicare drug price negotiation
By Michael Erman NEW YORK (Reuters) -Merck & Co sued the U.S. government on Tuesday, seeking an injunction of the
2023-06-06 21:22
Pakistan proposes 3.5% GDP growth, 21% inflation for FY2023-24 budget - source
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Pakistan has proposed a GDP growth target of 3.5% with a 21% inflation projection in
2023-06-06 20:56
Blinken expected to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, a US official told CNN, the latest step toward rapprochement between the US government and the de facto leader of a key US ally.
2023-06-06 20:55