Kamala Harris announces $1.5 billion investment to address healthcare worker shortage
Nov 24, 2021 09:08 am UTC| Politics
The COVID-19 pandemic has evidently affected more minorities and communities of color in the US. Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced that the administration would be investing $1.5 billion to healthcare worker...
Afghanistan: Pakistan to send $28 million in humanitarian aid
Nov 24, 2021 08:30 am UTC| Politics
Most of the international community has yet to decide how to approach Afghanistans new government. The war-torn nation is facing a major economic and humanitarian crisis. As a result, Pakistans government has announced...
Donald Trump criticized by family of Kyle Rittenhouse victim for celebrating shooter's acquittal
Nov 24, 2021 08:26 am UTC| Politics
In what appeared to be a predictable outcome that angered many during the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, many far-right figures have lauded the verdict of the state court. The family of one of the victims ripped into...
Capitol insurrection: 'Morning Joe' host blasts GOP for downplaying threats from insurrectionists
Nov 24, 2021 05:22 am UTC| Politics
While the Capitol insurrection of January 6 resulted in widespread condemnations from lawmakers of both political parties, there are Republicans who shifted back into downplaying the threat. Joe Scarborough of MSNBCs...
Joe Biden plans to run for reelection in 2024, says White House
Nov 24, 2021 05:02 am UTC| Politics
Speculation is rife regarding the upcoming 2022 and especially the 2024 elections, especially who may succeed US President Joe Biden should he choose not to seek reelection. The White House recently confirmed that Biden...
Capitol riots: Insurrectionist breaks into rant about 'voter fraud' during sentencing hearing
Nov 23, 2021 09:13 am UTC| Politics
The Capitol insurrection was the culmination of the Big Lie peddled by twice-impeached former President Donald Trump and his refusal to admit losing the 2020 elections. During a plea hearing, an insurrectionist ignored his...
Mike Pence pledges to back GOP incumbent governors who face Trump-backed challengers
Nov 23, 2021 08:55 am UTC| Politics
The rift between former vice president Mike Pence and twice-impeached former President Donald Trump has continued to grow since the Capitol insurrection. With Trump keen on exacting revenge in the political sphere by...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight