Billionaire John Castimatidis, CEO of WABC Radio and Red Apple Media, urged Republican New York City mayoral hopeful Curtis Sliwa to quit, warning his candidacy could split the vote; he called for consolidating support behind a 'viable alternative' to avoid a damaging outcome. Sliwa refused: 'I trust the people… I...
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Trump weighed volatile fronts, backing a brief chance for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire while warning Hamas of swift consequences and ruling out U.S. boots. He urged Kyiv and Moscow to “stop where they are,” after meeting Zelenskyy, as U.S. and Russian envoys coordinated talks and Washington prepared for a Xi summit....
Chinese leader Xi Jinping opened a four-day Communist Party meeting with a speech on draft proposals for China’s 2026–2030 plan, though Xinhua offered no specifics. The blueprint arrives amid a sluggish economy, foreign curbs on latest technologies, and high U.S. tariffs. A Xinhua editorial urged “high-quality” growth, technological innovation, stronger...
Morning newsletter reports President Donald Trump said the Gaza ceasefire he helped broker remains intact after Israeli strikes in Rafah amid violation claims. After days of rising tension, the strikes jolted the fragile deal, though the IDF said it had begun renewed enforcement. It details scammers posting phony job listings...
Indonesia’s first year under President Prabowo Subianto has been rocked by street unrest and a faltering flagship policy. August protests over living costs, corruption and inequality left 10 dead and forced a rollback of perks, while a $28bn free school meals scheme has seen more than 9,000 children fall ill...
After the weekend’s No Kings protests, Robert De Niro pressed his case on MSNBC’s The Weekend, urging Americans not to let up. The actor praised the demonstrations, said politicians must fear the “wrath of the people,” and warned that President Trump’s deployments of National Guard troops — including 300 from...
Portland’s waterfront swelled with crowds several times June’s turnout, as protesters adopted inflatable frogs—sparked by a viral clip—as their new symbol. The demonstrations followed President Donald Trump’s moves to target “antifa” and send the National Guard to “protect” ICE, prompting a lawsuit by Oregon and the city. Speakers vowed to...
On Day 19 of the government shutdown, Sen. Mark Kelly said the impasse could end this week if Republicans negotiate on extending health insurance tax credits, warning premiums could jump Nov. 1 without action. Republican Sen. Katie Britt urged Democrats to reopen the government first, saying talks can follow. Senate...
EU diplomats are weighing new powers to board vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet, according to an EEAS document for foreign ministers. The plan would use a draft declaration reinforcing the law of the sea and enable preauthorized inspections via bilateral deals with flag states. The move follows rising safety, environmental...
