MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (HOL) — Somali-American candidates made historic inroads in the 2024 U.S. elections, securing wins and underscoring the growing political engagement of the Somali diaspora. From Congressional re-elections to local council races, Somali-American candidates have amplified issues like housing, economic growth, and community development, even as they encountered significant obstacles.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud pledged to welcome Somali nationals back from Germany, stating his country is prepared to reintegrate those without legal residency, after meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday.
The Indian government has launched the PM Vidyalakshmi Scheme to provide collateral-free education loans up to Rs 10 lakh to students from families earning below Rs 8 lakh annually. The scheme aims to benefit 22 lakh students annually, simplifying access to higher education at top-ranked institutions.
The Indian government approved a Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion into the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to cover working capital needs. This move aims to reduce FCI's interest burden by around Rs 800 crore annually, ultimately cutting down government subsidies while supporting farmers and strengthening the agricultural sector.
At a UN meeting, Congress MP Rajeev Shukla criticized Pakistan for raising the Kashmir issue, calling it a campaign of misinformation. Shukla highlighted the high voter turnout in recent J&K elections as proof of the region's democratic functioning and urged Pakistan to engage constructively with the UN.
Former US President Donald Trump's potential return to office in 2025 has sparked concerns about renewed trade tensions between the US and India. Trump, known for his protectionist stance, has previously imposed tariffs on Indian goods and criticized India's trade practices. Experts believe Trump's focus will likely be on China, but India could also face pressure to reduce tariffs and renegotiate trade deals.
Officials have apparently decided that prosecuting a sitting president would be unfeasible, the network claims Read Full Article at RT.com
Both President Joe Biden and US Vice President Kamala Harris have called the Republican president-elect Read Full Article at RT.com
The stock market is reacting to former US President Donald Trump clinching victory in the race for the White House against Kamala Harris Read Full Article at RT.com
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner amid an economic policy crisis and calls for early elections Read Full Article at RT.com
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) councillor candidate for the Morant Bay division in St Thomas, Winston Downie, has promised he will be «working with the people and for the people» as he was nominated on Wednesday to contest the ...
People's National Party (PNP) candidate for the Morant Bay division of St Thomas, Rosemarie Shaw, is seeking to regain the division she originally lost to the late Rohan Bryan, with her nomination for the November 22 by-...
US Vice President Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election victory. Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president...
Declaring that it is his time now, Duane Smith was on Wednesday afternoon nominated as the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate to contest the St Andrew North Western by-election on November 22. Smith, the councillor for the Chancery Hall...
Cedric Richmond, co-chair of the Harris campaign, made the announcement at her alma mater shortly after midnight, as it became clear Harris would not become president.
As Democrats all over the world weep into their kombucha, I'm afraid I have only one thing to say: you brought this on yourselves.
Lynda Newman, 66, bought a mobile home (pictured) for £76,000 at Seal Bay Resort, Selsey, in 2022, hoping it would become a safe haven following a stressful divorce.
Kamala Harris has yet to concede the 2024 election to Donald Trump, and the pressure on her to do so is mounting.
Donald Trump 's political comeback was hailed as the 'greatest in history' after the former president sealed a stunning return to the White House by defeating Kamala Harris.
Somalia is a land of unexploited potential. For years, it has been defined more by what it lacks than by what it possesses. Yet, beneath the surface, the country holds valuable natural resources that—if harnessed—could be the foundation of a thriving economy. Will Somalia act in time, or will it watch as global markets shift, leaving its untapped wealth squandered?
Somalia has announced that more than $1.1bn (£860m) of outstanding loans will be cancelled by the US, a sum representing about a quarter of the country’s remaining debt.
The St Catherine North police are currently searching near Worthy Park in the parish for the occupants of a pickup which was swept away on Tuesday during heavy rains. Reports suggest that a man and a woman were washed away in the...
Two independent candidates were Wednesday morning nominated to contest the St Andrew North Western by-election. The two, Carl Marshall and Rohan Banks, were nominated just after 10 a.m. at the Pembroke Hall Restorative Justice Centre. Banks...
National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang is lauding the security forces for their efforts in significantly reducing major crimes across the island. Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing Wednesday morning, Chang said major crimes in...
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) councillor candidate for the Morant Bay division in St Thomas, Winston Downie, has promised he will be «working with the people and for the people» as he was nominated on Wednesday to contest the ...
