Kathmandu: The Colorado Republican Party on Wednesday appealed that state’s supreme court decision that found former President Donald Trump is ineligible for the presidency, the potential first step to a showdown at the nation’s highest court over the meaning of a 155-year-old constitutional provision that bans from office those who “engaged in insurrection.” The first… Continue reading Trump ballot ban appealed to US Supreme Court by Colorado Republican Party
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Weekly US unemployment claims rise slightly but job market remains strong as inflation eases
Kathmandu: The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but still remained at historically low levels despite high interest rates intended to slow hiring and cool the economy. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims were up by 2,000 to 205,000 the week that ended Dec. 16. The four-week average… Continue reading Weekly US unemployment claims rise slightly but job market remains strong as inflation eases
Ukraine war: Male citizens living abroad to be asked to join army
Kathmandu: Ukrainian men between the ages of 25 and 60 living abroad will be asked to report for military service, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov has said. He described this as an “invitation” – but suggested there would be sanctions against anyone who did not comply. However, a spokesman later denied that a call-up was being… Continue reading Ukraine war: Male citizens living abroad to be asked to join army
An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 127 people and is the deadliest in 9 years
Kathmandu: A strong overnight earthquake rattled a mountainous region of northwestern China, authorities said Tuesday, destroying homes, leaving residents out in a below-freezing winter night and killing 127 people in the nation’s deadliest quake in nine years. The magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck just before midnight on Monday, injuring more than 700 people, damaging roads and… Continue reading An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 127 people and is the deadliest in 9 years
Putin says no peace in Ukraine until Russia’s goals, still unchanged, are achieved
Kathmandu: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday there would be no peace in Ukraine until the Kremlin realizes its goals, which remain unchanged after nearly two years of fighting that has sent tensions soaring between Moscow and the West. Speaking at a year-end news conference that lasted over four hours and offered him an opportunity… Continue reading Putin says no peace in Ukraine until Russia’s goals, still unchanged, are achieved
US inflation likely cooled again last month as Fed prepares to assess interest rates
Kathmandu: This year’s steady slowdown in U.S. inflation likely continued in November, though the latest data may also point to steadily higher prices in some areas of the economy. Tuesday’s inflation report from the Labor Department is expected to show that businesses kept overall prices unchanged for a second straight month. Falling gas prices, in… Continue reading US inflation likely cooled again last month as Fed prepares to assess interest rates
Half of Gaza’s population is starving, warns UN
Kathmandu: A senior UN aid official has warned that half of Gaza’s population is starving, as fighting there continues. Carl Skau, deputy director of the UN World Food Programme, said only a fraction of supplies needed have been able to enter the Strip – and nine out of 10 people cannot eat every day. Conditions… Continue reading Half of Gaza’s population is starving, warns UN
Australia to halve immigration intake, toughen English test for students
Kathmandu: The Australian government says it will halve the migration intake within two years in an attempt to fix the country’s “broken” immigration system. It aims to slash the annual intake to 250,000 – roughly in line with pre-pandemic levels – by June 2025. Visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers will also be… Continue reading Australia to halve immigration intake, toughen English test for students
Woman tries to burn down Martin Luther King’s home
Kathmandu: Alert bystanders stopped a woman as she attempted to set fire to the birth home of Martin Luther King Jr in Atlanta, Georgia, police say. Officials said the prompt action “saved an important part of American history”. The accused is in custody and faces charges of arson for allegedly pouring petrol onto the property.… Continue reading Woman tries to burn down Martin Luther King’s home
Man gets 14-month jail term for praising North in poem
Kathmandu: A South Korean court has sentenced a 68-year-old man to 14 months in jail for praising the North in a poem. Lee Yoon-seop advocated for unification in his piece that was published in the North’s state media in 2016, South Korean media report. He wrote that if the two Koreas were united under Pyongyang’s… Continue reading Man gets 14-month jail term for praising North in poem