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Rebuilding global health after the demise of USAID

June 4, 2025

Many commentators anticipated a downturn in the fortunes of the United States Agency of International Development (USAID) after the re-election of President Trump. Nonetheless, its abrupt demise has sent shockwaves through low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Optimists may hope that this is a Trumpian flash in the pan, which will be quickly reversed with a […]

Fans thrilled for Abbotsford Canucks prospects

June 4, 2025

The Hockey News – Vancouver Canucks Around a month ago, the Vancouver Canucks parted ways with former head coach Rick Tocchet. Two weeks later, the organization announced that assistant coach Adam Foote would be stepping into Tocchet’s role. Many members of the organization have expressed their approval over the hire, including Canucks forward Conor Garland. […]

DHS, FBI warn large-scale events could be target for violence

June 2, 2025

It comes after two staff members of the Israeli Embassy were killed in D.C. In this Oct. 9, 2024, file photo, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seal is shown outside the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in Washington, D.C. In this Oct. 9, 2024, file photo, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seal […]

‘Love Island USA’ Season 7: How to watch, release date, schedule and more

June 2, 2025

The new season of Love Island USA premieres this week, kicking off six weeks of steamy reality romance that you can stream from the comfort of your couch (with the AC blasting). Season 7 sees a new group of sexy singles jet off to the villa in Fiji, where they'll look to couple up and […]

Government WILL meet its target of hiking defence spending to three per cent of GDP by 2034, Defence Secretary insists

June 1, 2025

Defence Secretary John Healey has insisted the Government will reach its target of hiking defence spending to three per cent GDP by 2034. It comes after the Government previously set out a goal to reach the target during the next Parliament, after meeting its promise of increasing spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by […]

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to engage with global military leadership at Shangri-La Dialogue 2025

May 30, 2025

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will visit Singapore from May 30 to June 1 to attend the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, according to official statement from the Ministry of Defence. Advertisement During the visit, General Anil […]

The Real Original Sins

May 30, 2025

× Expand Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Sipa USA via AP Images Earlier this month on State of the Union, Jake Tapper challenged Democrats to get their house in order. “The stunning election result traced back to the original sin of the 2024 election, President Biden’s decision to run for re-election,” despite years of serious decline of his mental […]

Trump throws America’s $44billion education business into chaos by halting ALL student visas

May 30, 2025

The Trump Administration has ordered US embassies to halt all student visa applications as the president cracks down on America's higher education business. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed officials to stop scheduling appointments with student visa applicants as they prepare to implement a social media vetting process, according to a cable obtained by […]

Cryptoverse: As markets question US exceptionalism, bitcoin starts to shine

May 12, 2025

Representations of cryptocurrency Bitcoin are seen in this illustration taken November 25, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab May 8 (Reuters) – It's late to the sell-USA party. But bitcoin is finally reclaiming its place as a big alternative for investors spooked by President Donald Trump's trade war and keen to […]

Gregg Popovich: the NBA truth teller who held Trump, and the US, to account

May 12, 2025

Raise a glass to Gregg Popovich, the gruff teddy bear who lifted the San Antonio Spurs into the NBA’s elite. After three decades on the Spurs’ sideline, he is stepping back from coaching to become the team’s president of basketball operations. It’s a back-to-the-future move for the 76-year-old: he was the Spurs’ general manager for […]