Fed governor and possible Powell successor calls for rate cut

Christopher Waller, one of the governors of the US Federal Reserve, urged the central bank on Thursday to lower its benchmark interest rate at the next monetary policy meeting scheduled for September 16–17. Speaking in Miami, Waller expressed regret that no rate cut was made in July but stressed......

Rwanda welcomes first deportees from US in controversial deal

The Rwandan government has welcomed the first group of seven people deported from the United States as part of a controversial resettlement agreement. Officials reported that three of the individuals wish to return to their home countries, while four plan to remain in Rwanda and build new lives. Rwanda......

Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school leaves two children dead and 17 injured

A tragic shooting occurred at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, leaving two children dead and 17 others injured. The violence unfolded when a 23-year-old shooter, armed with multiple weapons, opened fire through the church windows during a Mass attended by students......

Dismissal of CDC director by Trump administration sparks controversy

The White House confirmed Wednesday the dismissal of Susan Monarez, the recently appointed director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Her removal marks the latest twist in an escalating clash between the scientist and Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., a vocal vaccine skeptic......

Massive protests in Tel Aviv demand Gaza ceasefire ahead of White House meeting

As Israeli military operations devastate Gaza, tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Tel Aviv on August 26, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire. The demonstration marked a day of solidarity with hostages held in Gaza and came ahead of a high-stakes meeting......

School shooting in northern United States: multiple victims reported

A shooting occurred Wednesday at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, northern United States, the state governor reported. Local media indicated that multiple victims have been affected. “I have been informed of a shooting at the Catholic School of the Annunciation and I will continue......

Lebanon fully funds disability allowance program

Lebanon’s Ministry of Social Affairs announced Wednesday that the national Disability Allowance program (NDA) will now be fully funded by the state budget. Previously supported by the European Union and the Netherlands, the program has been implemented in partnership with UNICEF and the International......

U.S. report brands Algeria a pariah state over human rights

The international reputation of Algeria continues to be tarnished, particularly due to ongoing and severe human rights violations. The latest 2024 annual report from the U.S. Department of State classifies the Algerian regime as a pariah state, describing it as virtually unmanageable diplomatically. Despite......

Denmark summons U.S. diplomat over Greenland interference allegations

Denmark has summoned the U.S. chargé d’affaires following reports by the public television about alleged “interference attempts” in Greenland, an autonomous territory of the Scandinavian kingdom sought after by the Trump administration, Danish authorities announced Wednesday. “Any......

US hikes tariffs on Indian imports to 50% over Russian oil purchases

The United States has increased its tariff on Indian imports from 25% to 50%, in a move aimed at punishing New Delhi for its continued purchases of Russian oil. The decision, announced earlier this month by President Donald Trump, reflects Washington’s frustration with Moscow’s refusal to......

Israeli police seize nearly €400,000 in West Bank over alleged terrorism financing

Israeli police announced on Wednesday the confiscation of about 1.5 million shekels (more than €385,000) during an operation in the occupied West Bank, claiming the funds were linked to terrorism financing. According to police, the money was seized in cooperation with the Border Police and the......

Starship achieves successful test flight after series of explosions

SpaceX’s Starship, the mega-rocket developed by billionaire Elon Musk to reach the Moon and Mars, has completed a successful test flight, marking a sharp contrast with previous attempts marred by dramatic explosions. The world’s largest rocket, standing over 120 meters tall, lifted off from......

Morocco bolsters missile precision with successful test of Israeli EXTRA system

Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing an Israeli EXTRA guided missile in the southeastern region of the country. The advanced missile, equipped with a 120-kilogram warhead, demonstrated exceptional accuracy by striking its target at its......

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.