Author: Newyorki

The FBI is looking into whether Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign, shortly after winning the city’s Democratic mayoral primary over two years ago, exerted pressure on Fire Department officials to permit the opening of the Turkish consulate, located across from the United Nations, despite safety concerns. The New York Times initially disclosed this information, relying on “three people with knowledge of the matter.” The impressive building, valued at almost $300 million and spanning 35 stories, was praised by Turkey’s president as a “masterpiece.” He oversaw its grand opening in September 2021. While the specific details of the investigation have not been…

The US and China have seen escalating tensions over the past few years due to the US insistence on keeping the monopolar world order, which China is working to overturn. The US has adopted a specific approach to counter China: encircle China. The US’s China strategy has prompted Washington to cut back on its presence in the Middle East, withdraw forces from Afghanistan and reduce its footprint in the Gulf. But there’s an imminent APEC leadership meeting. The US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping will meet at this event in San Francisco on Wednesday. Interestingly, US…

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are to meet next week in the San Francisco Bay area, two senior administration officials said. On November 15, President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have their second face-to-face meeting during the Biden presidency. The discussions during the meeting on November 15 will cover a wide range of topics, including the Israel-Hamas war, Taiwan, the conflict in Ukraine, and concerns about election interference. President Biden is “determined” to restore communication channels between the US and China, according to US officials. However, there is apparent reluctance from China to…

It’s a well-known fact that Midtown Manhattan residents are often immersed in the fast-paced rhythm of their lives. If they were to pause and look up at the sky, they might be greeted by a serene blue expanse. However, on the morning of November 9, an unusual sight awaited them – a man with flowing hair dressed in an orange suit ascending the summit of the Empire State Building. Was this the famed Spider-Man, the hero of Queens? No, it was none other than Jared Leto, an Academy Award winner and the frontman of 30 Seconds to Mars. In…

A video circulating on social media depicts a North Carolina police officer striking a black woman multiple times during an arrest, while other officers restrain her. The police department argues that the officer aimed his strikes intentionally to gain compliance, but the police chief acknowledged the public’s “outrage” over the incident. During a news conference, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police Chief Johnny Jennings explained that the woman interfered when officers were arresting a man for smoking marijuana at a bus stop, leading to a struggle. Lt. Kevin Pietrus stated that the responding officer struck the woman as part of his training to facilitate…