Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez guilty in drug trafficking case | Crime News

Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez guilty in drug trafficking case | Crime News

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, 55, has been found guilty in a New York federal courtroom of participating in a scheme to ship cocaine through his country and into the United States. On Friday, a jury in the Southern District Court of New York rendered its verdict after two…

A State of the Union address or an early election campaign speech? | US Election 2024

A State of the Union address or an early election campaign speech? | US Election 2024

Joe Biden lashes out at Donald Trump, who will almost certainly be his election rival again in November. The president of the United States has made his case for another four years in the White House in a State of the Union address that sounded more like a campaign speech….

‘Incendiary and wrong’: Biden spurs anger for calling migrant ‘an illegal’ | Joe Biden News

‘Incendiary and wrong’: Biden spurs anger for calling migrant ‘an illegal’ | Joe Biden News

Rights advocates have slammed United States President Joe Biden for referring to an undocumented immigrant as “an illegal” during his State of the Union address, accusing him of echoing the dehumanising rhetoric of his predecessor Donald Trump. During Thursday’s speech at the US Capitol, Biden was heckled by Republicans over…

Israeli official faces corruption allegations in Honduras president’s trial | Courts News

Israeli official faces corruption allegations in Honduras president’s trial | Courts News

New York City, United States – The allegations shocked the courtroom. Last week, a confidential witness in a high-profile criminal case alleged that an Israeli embassy participated in a money-laundering scheme linked to the illicit trade of cocaine. It was a major twist in the trial of Juan Orlando Hernandez,…

‘Incendiary and wrong’: Biden spurs anger for calling migrant ‘an illegal’ | Joe Biden News

US economy ‘envy of the world’: Biden faces voters’ doubts on the economy | Business and Economy News

EDITOR’S ANALYSIS Biden is struggling to convince voters of his economic credentials despite strong growth and low unemployment. United States President Joe Biden has hailed the US economy as the “envy of the world” as he seeks to assuage voters’ doubts about his economic stewardship in an election year. In…

Five key takeaways from Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address | Joe Biden News

Five key takeaways from Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address | Joe Biden News

Washington, DC – US President Joe Biden has touted his administration’s economic record and sought to distinguish himself from his predecessor Donald Trump, as he delivered his third State of the Union address just months before a United States presidential election. Addressing a joint session of Congress on Thursday evening,…

US lawmakers advance bill to force TikTok to cut ties with Chinese owner | Social Media

US lawmakers advance bill to force TikTok to cut ties with Chinese owner | Social Media

Critics say Beijing could force video-sharing app to share data on its US users and spread propaganda. Lawmakers in the United States are moving ahead with proposals to ban TikTok unless it cuts ties with its Chinese parent company amid claims the platform could be used to spy on Americans…

‘Terrible tragedy’: Canada rocked by mass killing of Sri Lankan family | Crime News

‘Terrible tragedy’: Canada rocked by mass killing of Sri Lankan family | Crime News

The victims of a rare Ottawa mass killing included four children and two adults. A 19-year-old acquaintance was arrested. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned the mass killing of an Ottawa family that had recently moved from Sri Lanka, calling it an act of “terrible violence”. Trudeau’s comments on…

Timeline: The Biden administration on Gaza, in its own words | Israel War on Gaza News

Timeline: The Biden administration on Gaza, in its own words | Israel War on Gaza News

Washington, DC – As Israel’s war in Gaza prompts mounting human rights concerns, the United States has slowly notched up criticism of the Israeli government while simultaneously continuing to arm and support its ally. On Sunday, US Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the sternest statement yet on the war’s toll, marking…