Israeli Hostage Advocate Fights For Husband's Release Aviva Siegel, a former Gaza hostage, fights for her husband's freedom amidst conflict. Her story showcases resilience and love in the face of adversity. Top News · Oct 1, 2024
Biden plans survey of devastation in North Carolina as Helene's death toll tops 130 President Joe Biden is planning to survey the devastation in the mountains of Western North Carolina on Wednesday, where exhausted emergency workers continue to work around-the-clock to clear roads, restore power and cellphone service, and reach people left stranded by Hurricane Helene The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024
US Port Officials Gird For Strike Despite Last-minute Bargaining Business group United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced late in the day that counter-offers had been exchanged with the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), but tens of thousands of dockworkers could still walk off the job after midnight at the expiration of their six-year contract unless more concrete progress was made. International Business Times · Oct 1, 2024
Former President Jimmy Carter Turns 100 The soft-spoken Democrat, who broke the mold as an unabashed rock 'n' roll fan, will mark the milestone after starting hospice care for brain cancer last year. International Business Times · Oct 1, 2024
Biden White House Supports Israel's Right To Defend Itself Biden administration supports Israel's right to self-defense in Lebanon, monitoring operation closely for potential escalation. Top News · Oct 1, 2024
Israel says troops crossed into Lebanon as ground offensive launched Army describes raids as ‘limited, localised and targeted’ but Hezbollah denies Israeli forces crossed into territory. Al Jazeera · Oct 1, 2024
Gov. Walz Commends Response To Hurricane Helene Gov. Walz expresses condolences for Hurricane Helene victims, praises response efforts, and prepares for the vice presidential debate. Top News · Sep 30, 2024
The White House denies that Biden calling for a ceasefire in Lebanon is a policy change on Israel Press Secretary says Israel ‘has right to defend itself’ against Hezbollah after Biden urges ceasefire ‘now’ The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024
President Biden Calls Out Trump's 'Lies' On Hurricane Response President Biden addresses Trump's accusations on Hurricane Helene response, emphasizes commitment to aiding affected areas, and stresses the impact of clim... Top News · Sep 30, 2024
Biden administration doubles down on tough asylum restrictions at border The Biden administration is making asylum restrictions at the southern border even tougher The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024
‘He’s lying’: Biden hits back at Trump on storm Helene as he announces plans for surveying damage Biden’s predecessor has falsely accused him of ignoring storm damage to areas that do not support his political party The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024
Trump says Biden, Harris forced him to hold rally in 750 seat theater due to lack of Secret Service protection Trump’s Saturday rally was originally meant to take place outdoors at an airport in Wisconsin The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024
Trump visits hurricane-ravaged Georgia and makes false claims about Biden The ex-president said Brian Kemp, the state governor, was trying to reach the president who was ‘sleeping’, in vain The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2024
US Port Officials Gird For Strike As Labor Talks Stay Stuck Officials at 14 ports along the US East and Gulf coasts were making last-minute preparations on Monday for a likely labor strike that could drag on the US economy just ahead of a presidential election. International Business Times · Sep 30, 2024
Top News · Sep 30, 2024 Biden Administration Opts Out Of UN Human Rights Council Biden administration opts out of seeking re-election to U.N. Human Rights Council, citing concerns over voting patterns and anti-Israel bias.
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024 US opts out of running for reelection on UN Human Rights Council The Biden administration has decided not to seek a second consecutive term on the much-maligned U.N. Human Rights Council
Latin Times · Sep 30, 2024 US Drops UN Peacekeeping Mission on Haiti Following Opposition From China, Russia Instead, the focus is now on renewing the mandate of the current Multinational Security Support mission for one year
Reason · Sep 30, 2024 Did the Abraham Accords Pave the Way for Total War? Many conservatives saw the Abraham Accords as a way to get U.S. forces out of the Middle East. Now the architect of the agreement is pushing for a regime change campaign in Lebanon—and maybe Iran.
Salon · Sep 30, 2024 What do dockworkers actually want? A strike could begin on Tuesday at midnight amid concerns about automation and lagging pay at the nation's ports
The Conversation · Sep 30, 2024 Jimmy Carter at 100: how his life outside the White House proves he’s long been ahead of his time On October 1, Jimmy Carter, the United States’ 39th president, turns 100.
Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2024 ‘Cruel’: Biden administration toughens asylum restrictions at US border Migrant rights advocates slam measures, which will make it more difficult to apply for asylum, as ‘cruel’ and illegal.
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024 Trump slams US response to Helene, even as supporters urge cutbacks to federal disaster agencies Former President Donald Trump is criticizing the Biden administration’s response to widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, even as his supporters call for cuts to federal agencies that warn of weather disasters and deliver relief to hard-hit communities
Latin Times · Sep 30, 2024 Biden Administration Further Toughens Asylum Restriction at the Southern Border as Elections Near The new rules determine that the daily average of arrivals has to be below 1,500 for almost a month before the restrictions can be lifted
Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2024 Israel says ‘next phase’ of war with Hezbollah in Lebanon to ‘begin soon’ Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel will use all the means at its disposal to attack Hezbollah.
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024 Biden’s touching birthday message for ‘moral force’ Jimmy Carter to mark former president’s 100th birthday ‘You’re a voice of courage, conviction, compassion, and most of all, a beloved friend of Jill and me and our family,’ President Biden wrote