Biden leaving war planning to Israelis but asked 'hard questions' about ground invasion strategy this week, US official says
The US is allowing Israel to make its own calls on timing and strategy in its war with Hamas, but US President Joe Biden did weigh in on the matter during his visit with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the war cabinet in Tel Aviv earlier this week, according to a senior administration official.
2023-10-21 11:47
Poland election: Women and youth force PiS from power
A record high turnout in the poll brings momentous change to Poland's political landscape.
2023-10-21 10:52
Japan’s Kishida Orders Temporary Tax Cuts Ahead of By-Elections
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed his ruling party executives to consider introducing temporary tax cuts, days before
2023-10-21 10:46
A New Field of Would-Be US House Speakers Takes Shape After Jim Jordan Fails
House Republicans have dispensed with Jim Jordan as their nominee for the US speakership and now several more
2023-10-21 09:46
Federal deficit effectively doubled in fiscal year 2023
The US budget deficit soared in fiscal year 2023, which will likely complicate Congress' efforts to come to a federal spending deal before government funding runs out next month.
2023-10-21 09:28
Canada's Saskatchewan passes school gender identity bill
The Parents’ Bill of Rights includes a provision requiring young students get consent to change pronouns.
2023-10-21 07:52
US and allies urge Israel to set out clear goals for Gaza ground invasion
The US and its allies have been urging Israel to be strategic and clear about its goals if and when it launches a ground invasion of Gaza, warning against a prolonged occupation and placing a particular emphasis on avoiding civilian casualties, US and Western officials told CNN.
2023-10-21 06:55
Judge Chutkan temporarily freezes Trump gag order in 2020 election subversion case
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Friday temporarily froze the gag order she issued on Donald Trump in the former president's federal 2020 election subversion criminal case.
2023-10-21 06:47
Tim Scott doubles down on Iowa amid pressure to rise in primary field
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is doubling down on Iowa, ramping up his visits to the state as he looks to prove he can compete in the battle to mount the strongest primary challenge to GOP front-runner former President Donald Trump.
2023-10-21 05:47
Nawaz Sharif: The Pakistan army’s one-time arch-rival returns
Nawaz Sharif, toppled in a coup and later jailed for corruption, is flying home to fight elections.
2023-10-21 05:25
Donald Trump fined $5,000 for violating gag order in New York fraud trial and warned twice about imprisonment
Former President Donald Trump was fined $5,000 by a New York judge on Friday for violating a gag order not to speak about any members of the court staff -- and was warned twice about possible imprisonment.
2023-10-21 03:54
Incident involving US warship intercepting missiles near Yemen lasted 9 hours
A US warship that intercepted drones and missiles near the coast of Yemen on Thursday encountered a larger and more sustained barrage than was previously known, shooting down 4 cruise missiles and 15 drones over a period of 9 hours, according to a US official familiar with the situation.
2023-10-21 03:29