Trump Rallies in Virginia, Targets Biden’s Competence At a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia, President Trump energized supporters with a fiery speech targeting his Democratic rival. Trump proclaimed a “big victory against a man looking to destroy our country,” emphasizing that Joe Biden’s challenge lies not in his age but in his competence. Trump’s advisers view […]
President Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to defeat Republican rival Donald Trump in the upcoming November presidential election, despite concerns following a lackluster debate performance that raised doubts among some Democrats. Addressing supporters at a rally the day after the debate, Biden acknowledged his age and admitted to physical and verbal challenges compared to his […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has introduced a reshaped Cabinet and its deputies, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining the current number of government portfolios. Amidst the establishment of a Government of National Unity, several ministries have been consolidated while others have been restructured. Notably, the Ministry of Electricity and Energy has merged, while the Ministry of Mineral […]
The British pound has shown resilience ahead of the anticipated landslide victory for the opposition Labour Party, reflecting currency traders’ optimism about a shift in political dynamics away from the Conservative ruling party’s turbulent era. On a trade-weighted basis, sterling has returned to levels not seen since the Brexit referendum in 2016, signaling expectations of […]
Amid global disruptions in ocean shipping, Singapore’s container port is grappling with unprecedented congestion, marking its worst period since the Covid-19 pandemic. The situation underscores the far-reaching impacts of prolonged vessel re-routing to avoid Red Sea attacks, causing bottlenecks in ports across Asia and Europe. Industries reliant on container shipping, such as retailers and manufacturers, […]
Market Insights: Volatility Marks End of S&P 500’s Winning Streak In the bustling realm of Wall Street, the final trading day of June concluded with a notable shift in sentiment, marking the end of a three-week winning streak for the S&P 500 index. Despite early gains, a late-day flurry of selling tempered optimism, resulting in […]
Officials dismiss reports family would discuss president quitting race and say summit was scheduled before debate. “President Biden Meets with Family Amid Debate Fallout, Future Uncertainty” President Joe Biden convened with his family at Camp David on Sunday, a scheduled gathering that coincided with mounting pressures following his contentious presidential debate with Donald Trump on […]
“Mongolia’s Governing Party Wins Slim Majority in Parliamentary Elections” Mongolia’s governing Mongolia People’s Party secured a narrow victory in Friday’s parliamentary elections, preliminary results revealed early Saturday. The party, led by Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, captured 68 out of 126 seats in the parliament, marking a reduced majority compared to its previous election performance in […]
Two hardline candidates withdrew from Iran’s presidential election on Thursday, just a day before the pivotal vote, urging unity among supporters of the country’s Islamic revolution, according to state media reports. Tehran’s mayor Alireza Zakani and the head of the Martyrs’ Foundation Amirhossein Ghazizadeh-Hashemi exited the race, state media confirmed. A recent poll by the […]
First Presidential Debate Puts Biden and Trump in the Spotlight The political stage is set for President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump as they gear up for their first debate on Thursday, June 27. This marks the beginning of two crucial debates ahead of the fiercely contested US presidential election on November […]