Author: Newyorki

A lot has changed in the 1,344 days since President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump last debated. During this period, Biden won the White House, and Trump refused to accept his loss, leading to the attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters. The COVID-19 pandemic surged and then subsided, inflation fluctuated dramatically, and significant geopolitical events unfolded, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine and conflicts involving Israel and Hamas. Despite these tumultuous events, Biden and Trump remain deadlocked in the polls for the 2024 election, highlighting the deeply entrenched partisan divide in American politics. Similarly, the Iranian…

Colombia secured a 1-1 draw against Brazil on Tuesday, coming from behind to ensure their qualification to the Copa America quarter-finals as group winners. Daniel Munoz’s equalizer in first-half stoppage time earned Colombia a share of the spoils after Raphinha had given Brazil an early lead with a sublime 12th-minute free-kick at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. With this result, Colombia advances to the knockout rounds as winners of Group D, where they will face Group C runners-up Panama in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday. Meanwhile, Brazil’s draw means they will face a high-stakes showdown in Las Vegas on Saturday…

President Joe Biden delivered a forceful rebuke from the White House against the US Supreme Court’s decision to grant his predecessor, Donald Trump, broad immunity from criminal charges related to attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Biden condemned the ruling as a “dangerous precedent” that undermines the foundational principle of equality before the law. In his five-minute speech, Biden asserted that the 6-3 ruling “undermined the rule of law” and represented a “terrible disservice to the people of this nation.” He emphasized that this decision reduces the likelihood of Trump being held legally accountable for inciting the January 6,…

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shattered her own 400m hurdles world record on Sunday to secure her place at the Paris Olympics in sensational style at the US trials in Eugene, Oregon. McLaughlin-Levrone obliterated her rivals, powering home in an astonishing 50.65 seconds, bettering her previous best of 50.68 seconds set at Hayward Field during the 2022 World Championships. The reigning Olympic champion was out of the blocks quickly and then produced a devastating burst of speed down the stretch, finishing ahead of Anna Cockrell (52.64 seconds) and Jasmine Jones (52.77 seconds). “Honestly, praise God,” McLaughlin-Levrone said after her jaw-dropping performance. “I was…

The party is scrambling to reaffirm the president’s ability to lead the nation as some raise questions about what else can be done. After Joe Biden’s debate performance, where he mumbled through his responses, commentators on cable news networks pondered the possible next steps. Questions arose about the potential for a contested Democratic convention and how such a scenario would play out. While replacing the president may not be an option, many acknowledged that Democrats are discussing it, spurred by Biden’s troubling debate performance. MSNBC’s Nicole Wallace explained how a candidate could release their delegates, with Joy Reid noting that…

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated during a visit to Washington on Wednesday that while Israel does not seek war with Lebanon, it has the capability to send the country back to the “Stone Age” if diplomacy fails. “We don’t want to get into a war because it’s not good for Israel. We have the ability to take Lebanon back to the Stone Age, but we don’t want to do it,” Gallant told reporters on the final day of his visit. “We do not want war, but we are preparing for every scenario,” he added. “Hezbollah understands very well that…

After more than thirteen years in England, including five years spent in prison, Julian Assange pleaded guilty in the Northern Mariana Islands, a remote US territory in the Pacific, and walked out of court a free man. The timing—and location—of the plea deal seemed unexpected. However, an agreement between Assange, an Australian citizen who leaked US national security secrets in 2010, and American prosecutors had been advancing quietly for months. Assange leaked the documents and was investigated during the Barack Obama administration. He was indicted under the Donald Trump administration, with the case continuing into Joe Biden’s presidency, which began…

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel during a Monday meeting with its defense minister to avoid further escalation in Lebanon as they discussed efforts to secure the release of hostages in Gaza. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited Washington to reaffirm the value of ties with Israel’s top ally, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s public criticism of the United States for what he described as a delay in weapons deliveries. In a two-hour meeting with Gallant at the State Department, Blinken discussed indirect diplomacy between Israel and Hamas on an agreement that “secures the release of all hostages and…

With tensions escalating in Lebanon, new reports have emerged detailing Hezbollah’s extensive armament at Beirut’s main civil airport, raising alarms about the potential for a catastrophic explosion. Why it matters: Hezbollah’s stockpiling of weapons at Rafik Hariri International Airport, just four miles from central Beirut, could turn the airport into a major military target, similar to the devastating 2020 Beirut port blast. Details: According to unnamed sources cited by The Telegraph, Hezbollah is storing significant quantities of Iranian weapons, missiles, and explosives at the airport. The cache includes unguided Iranian-made Falaq artillery missiles, short-range Fateh-110 missiles, ballistic missiles, and M-600…

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has witnessed a significant crackdown on corruption under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This rigorous anti-corruption campaign has garnered considerable attention and support both domestically and internationally. The Kingdom’s authorities recently announced the initiation of several criminal cases, reigniting discussions and affirmations of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s commitment to eradicating corruption. In Saudi Arabia, the fight against corruption has become a cornerstone of national policy, particularly under the ambitious Vision 2030 initiated by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with the guidance of King Salman bin Abdulaziz. This strategic framework, now in…