Chad holds long-awaited presidential election set to end years of military rule

Voters in Chad participated in a presidential election on Monday, set to end three years of military rule under interim president Mahamat Deby Itno. Deby Itno took power after his father's death in 2021 and extended the transition period, sparking protests. Chad, with a population of over 17 million, has …...Read More

Russia announces nuclear drills in response to comments by Western officials

Russia has announced plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons. These drills are a response to statements from Western officials about the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin viewed these statements as controversial and summoned the French and British ambassadors. Russia said Monday it plans to hold …...Read More

Germany recalls ambassador to Russia in response to alleged cyberattack

Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacker attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party. Last week, Germany accused Russian military agents of hacking into Scholz's Social Democrats’ party. Berlin, along with NATO and European countries, warned of consequences for Russia’s cybercrime. Germany said …...Read More

US and Philippine military forces conduct combat drills off southern Taiwan

U.S. Marines and Filipino counterparts engaged in combat drills in the Philippines’ northernmost island town, Itbayat, along the Bashi Channel. The drills are part of the annual Balikatan exercises, involving more than 16,000 American and Philippine military personnel. The drills are focused on territorial defense and areas like the South …...Read More

Democrats worry Biden doesn’t have enough ‘energy,' support behind him to beat Trump in a rematch: Report

Democrats are concerned there isn't enough momentum behind President Biden's re-election campaign to win him another term, according to a recent report. "There’s not enough energy," Democratic voter Will Rikard told the Associated Press. "I think people are gonna need to wake up and get going." North Carolina Gov. Roy …...Read More

NY v Trump: Judge threatens jail time for 'possibly the next president' for future gag order violations

Judge Juan Merchan on Monday said he will consider a jail sentence for former President Trump if he continues to violate the gag order imposed upon him in his unprecedented criminal trial. Merchan imposed a gag order on Trump before the trial began, ordering that Trump cannot make or direct …...Read More

Biden, Jordan's King Abdullah II have 'informal' meeting as Gaza ceasefire seems unlikely

President Joe Biden will meet Middle East ally, Jordan's King Abdullah II, at the White House on Monday with prospects for a Gaza ceasefire appearing slim and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and Israeli officials blaming each other for the impasse. On Sunday, Hamas reiterated its demand for an end to …...Read More

These 5 NYC tourist sites prove lasting popularity of 'Friends' TV sitcom

"The Last One" aired on May 6, 2004. Young adults around the world felt the loss. It was the final episode of "Friends," the wildly popular sitcom that portrayed the lives of six 20-somethings in search of love and meaning in New York City. With humor and heartbreak, slapstick and …...Read More

Former Israeli PM on 'rumors' Biden admin will condition ammunition support to Israel

Former Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett addressed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and concerns over U.S. involvement and rising antisemitism on "Sunday Night in America." Bennett assured Fox News host Trey Gowdy that Israel would continue to push the offensive so long as Hamas holds hostages. "Hamas …...Read More

Tennis stars Stefanos Tsitsipas, Paula Badosa call it quits after about a year

Tennis stars Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa announced on Sunday they have called it quits after a year together. Badosa, a Spanish tennis player who has 329 wins in her singles career, confirmed the breakup in a post on her Instagram Stories, according to Reuters. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS …...Read More