Iraqi leader dismisses US efforts in Middle East – POLITICO
DAVOS, Switzerland — Iraq’s prime minister scoffed Thursday at U.S. efforts to rein in Israel’s military campaign against Hamas and lay out long-term plans for…
IRS says new enforcement efforts have brought in $520M from millionaire tax evaders
A sign outside the US Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, D.C., on January 8, 2019. The IRS said it has collected a half-billion from…
China says will ‘crush’ Taiwan independence efforts before vote | Elections News
The governing DPP, which champions Taiwan’s separate identity, will be seeking a third term in elections on Saturday. China’s military has promised to “crush” any…
HUD awards $3 million for efforts to protect against radon in public housing
U.S. Secretary of House and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge testifies during a hearing before Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of…
Death toll from Japanese quake jumps to 161 as snow hinders relief efforts | Earthquakes News
Thousands of households remain without power, but situation in evacuation centres is slowly improving. The death toll from Japan’s New Year’s Day earthquake has jumped…
Hollywood diversity hiring efforts are ‘performative’: study
Greta Gerwig, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé had the industry proclaiming 2023 the Year of the Women. Even The Times heralded 2023 as the year women…
Head of Sudan’s paramilitary RSF visits Djibouti amid ceasefire efforts | News
Hemedti visits Djibouti as East African countries attempt to broker a ceasefire between the RSF and the Sudanese army. The head of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid…
Newsom pans efforts to block Trump from California ballot
“There is no doubt that Donald Trump is a threat to our liberties and even to our democracy,” Newsom said, “but in California, we defeat…
Colorado ruling fuels efforts in other blue states to bar Trump from the ballot
Proponents of the 14th Amendment argument are harnessing the Colorado ruling in two ways. In some states, voters and advocates are hoping it strengthens existing…
Pope Francis’ 87th birthday closes out big year of efforts to reform church, cement his legacy
“It was quite a year for a pope who’s obviously thinking about legacy and finishing up,” said Christopher Bellitto, professor of history at Kean University…
Hamas maneuvering complicates efforts to secure new prisoner swaps
Israel wasn’t slamming the door on renewed indirect prisoner swap negotiations with Hamas when it this week barred David Barnea, the head of Mossad, the…
Efforts to kill off smoking stall as pandemic drove young people to cigarettes
EFFORTS to kill off smoking have ground to a halt — because the pandemic drove young people to cigarettes. The proportion of tobacco users stalled…
Empowering through Craft: Batik Pegon’s Efforts in Disability Rights within the Global South Context
Countries in the Global South face challenges shaped by colonial legacies, impacting their development and the lives of people with disabilities. These nations vary in…
US, Japan, South Korea step up efforts to counter North Korea cyber-threats | Cybersecurity News
The three allies have expressed concerns about ‘malicious’ cyber-activities in support of Pyongyang’s banned weapons programmes. The United States, South Korea and Japan have agreed…
Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents defend efforts to combat antisemitism before House panel
“I’ve sought to confront hate while preserving free expression,” Gay said during a House hearing. “This is difficult work, and I know that I have…
Israel bombs hundreds of targets in Gaza as truce efforts continue | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Israel’s attacks on Gaza have stretched into a second day after a seven-day truce with Hamas ended, as talks continue with the Palestinian group to renew…
China’s efforts to pressure Israel to stop the war in Gaza
Since Chinese President Xi Jinping came to power in China and officially announced the launch of the “Chinese Belt and Road Initiative” in 2013, China…
Rescue efforts to save India road workers from tunnel hits snag
Police officers stand guard near the site of a tunnel collapse on the Brahmakhal Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarkashi, India, on Wednesday. Rescue and relief…
Australia’s Perth Mint avoids fine as anti-money laundering efforts continue
November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 The Perth Mint has entered into an agreement with Australian authorities to improve its compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism…
What’s behind efforts to strip Guatemala’s president-elect of his immunity? | Elections News
Guatemala City, Guatemala – Blockades were set up around campus. Banners were unfurled. And key buildings at the University of San Carlos (USAC), Guatemala’s sole…