Legendary actor Robert De Niro did not hold back when expressing his disapproval of former President Donald Trump. Standing just feet away from the Manhattan courtroom where Trump was attending closing arguments in his criminal trial, De Niro referred to Trump as a “loser” and a “clown.” As a native New Yorker, De Niro made
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During the recent trilateral summit in Seoul, Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged Japan and South Korea to reject “protectionism” and uphold free trade. He emphasized the importance of not turning economic and trade issues into “political games or security matters” and instead focusing on cooperation and development among the three countries. Li highlighted the need
Lithuania, a Baltic nation of 2.8 million people, is gearing up for its presidential elections on Sunday, with the incumbent Gitanas Nauseda leading the race. The campaign leading up to the elections has been heavily influenced by security concerns in the aftermath of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. As a staunch ally of Ukraine, Lithuania,
The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) is experiencing a significant shift in its relationship with corporate America as it embraces an anti-corporate, anti-elite populist agenda. This change was made evident during the recent Texas Republican Convention, where the absence of major corporate sponsors like Verizon, Comcast, Pepsi, and Chevron was noticeable. The party, under the
A recent memo from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp’s internal watchdog revealed that allegations of senior officials’ misconduct were not reported in a timely manner. Inspector General Jennifer Fain’s letter to Chair Martin Gruenberg highlighted the failure to address issues related to sexual abuse and harassment at the FDIC. This memo has sparked an investigation
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has adamantly denied accusations of involvement in corrupt practices. Despite being under investigation by Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission, Mahathir insisted that he and his family members were not engaged in any wrongdoing. He specifically mentioned that during his time in office, he took measures to prevent nepotism and corruption within
The recent elections in Georgia have brought to light the victories of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee. Willis, who is the prosecutor behind the racketeering indictment against former President Donald Trump and 18 others, won the Democratic primary against progressive attorney Christian Wise Smith. She is now poised
The tragic helicopter crash that took the life of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has left a profound impact on the nation. Thousands of mourners gathered in Tabriz to pay their respects to him and the other victims of the incident. The images and videos circulating on social media captured the somber mood of the funeral
The recent tragic helicopter crash that led to the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has thrown Tehran into fresh uncertainty. With the country already facing economic decline, widespread discontent among the population, and involvement in regional conflicts, the loss of President Raisi has left many questioning what the future holds for Iran. Following President
President Joe Biden recently delivered a commencement speech at Morehouse College, where he addressed the ongoing war in Gaza and highlighted his investments in Black communities. This speech was part of a larger effort to reinvigorate the voter coalition that helped elect him in 2020. While Biden emphasized his achievements, such as the student loan