News in brief
The United States recorded an annualized GDP growth of 3.8% in the second quarter, according to an updated official estimate released Thursday, well above previous calculations and market expectations. The first estimate, published at the end of July, reported growth of 3%. It was later revised to 3.3%,......
In recent weeks, confusion has spread online regarding the status of ivermectin in the United States. Some social media users claim that the antiparasitic drug is now officially recognized as a treatment for Covid-19. However, health authorities confirm that this is not the case. The Food and Drug Administration......
A deadly shooting at a federal immigration detention center in Dallas, Texas, has claimed the life of one person and left two others seriously injured. Authorities have confirmed that the suspected gunman, who later died by suicide, acted alone and took a sniper-style position before opening fire. The......
U.S. president Donald Trump delivered a combative speech before the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, targeting both the UN and Europe while promoting his hardline agenda on immigration and climate policy. Unlike his 2018 address, which sparked laughter among delegates, Trump’s latest......
Comedian and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel returned to the stage of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, delivering a sharp rebuke to U.S. president Donald Trump. After a suspension following controversial remarks earlier this month, Kimmel used his comeback monologue to accuse......
French president Emmanuel Macron addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, warning against the rise of “the law of the strongest” and “the selfishness of a few.” He defended the role of the UN and called for “effective multilateralism” at a time......
Syrian president Ahmad al-Charaa warned on Tuesday that the Middle East could face renewed instability if his transitional government and Israel fail to reach a security agreement. Speaking in New York, he stressed that a lasting accord was essential not only for Syria and Israel but also for neighboring......
US authorities announced on Tuesday the dismantling of a vast network of more than 300 servers and 100,000 SIM cards capable of paralyzing telecommunications in New York City, just days before the start of the United Nations General Assembly. According to a statement from the US Secret Service, the......
Hungary has declared that it will continue buying Russian oil, rejecting calls from the White House and several Nato allies to end energy imports from Moscow. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó insisted that energy security......
The World Health Organization (WHO) affirmed on Tuesday that there is no proven link between paracetamol and autism and reiterated that vaccines do not cause the disorder, despite recent claims made by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump had warned against the use of paracetamol during pregnancy,......
A delegation from the United States Congress visiting Beijing has called on China and the US to deepen military dialogue in order to avoid misunderstandings that could escalate into conflict. Speaking at a press conference at the US Embassy in Beijing on Tuesday, Representative Adam Smith, the leading......
The United States and Haiti urged on Monday the creation of a stronger international mission to combat gang violence, proposing to transform the current multinational security mission into a more robust “anti-gang force.” The appeal comes ahead of a crucial United Nations Security Council......
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun used his meetings in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, to highlight the difficulties facing the Lebanese army in southern Lebanon. According to Aoun, Israel’s continued occupation of several strategic hills and daily bombardments of......
