Healthcare is considered “medically necessary” when it is required to maintain or restore a patient’s health. And, despite posts on social media claiming otherwise, abortion can fall into that category in emergency situations – even in the third trimester. “Abortion is never medically necessary in the last trimester. Literally never….
In a November 10 appearance on CNN’s State of the Union, United States Senator for Vermont Bernie Sanders dismissed a question from host Dana Bash about whether Democrats’ poor showing in the 2024 election came down to messaging over policy. “It’s not messaging, Dana,” Sanders said. He said the economy…
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has gained more than 30 percent since the US presidential election. Bitcoin is closing in on $90,000 as crypto enthusiasts bet on United States President-elect Donald Trump taking a hands-off approach to digital currencies. The world’s most popular cryptocurrency hit a record high of $89,637…
United States President-elect Donald Trump has wasted little time in choosing officials to take up key roles in his incoming administration. Just days after his resounding election victory on November 5, Trump has named a handful of advisers and political allies to serve in various posts, including White House chief…
The Tesla CEO, Trump’s most influential campaign backer, has turned into a key power broker in presidential transition. Tech billionaire Elon Musk is diving even deeper into the world of politics after Donald Trump’s election win, cosying up to the president-elect and offering him input on key administration hires, according…
Main international airport in Haiti’s capital closes after bullets hit Spirit flight and plane is diverted to Dominican Republic. Haiti has sworn in a new prime minister, hours after a flight from the United States was hit by gunfire as it made its final approach to the capital Port-au-Prince. Alix…
Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has ordered preparations for the annexation of the occupied West Bank ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump taking office in January 2025. In a statement on Monday, Smotrich voiced his hope that the new administration in Washington will recognise Israel’s push for “sovereignty” over…
EXPLAINER Republicans inch towards winning the House after securing Senate majority in boost to Trump’s legislative agenda. The Republicans are only four more seats away from a majority in the United States House of Representatives as they aim to secure sweeping power in Congress to strengthen Donald Trump’s hand in…
Since former United States President Donald Trump’s election victory, many observers have predicted that his administration would be far worse for Palestine and the Middle East. His pro-Israel rhetoric and threats to bomb Iran, they say, point to his foreign policy intentions. Yet a closer look at US foreign policy…
President-elect says leadership candidates must agree to allow him to bypass Senate confirmation votes for appointees. US President-elect Donald Trump has said that any Republican lawmaker vying to be a party leader in the United States Senate must allow him to appoint cabinet officials without a confirmation vote in the…
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