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Venezuela and Russia Reaffirm Strategic Alliance Amid Rising U.S. Military Pressure
Venezuelan Executive Vice President Delcy RodrĂguez held a phone call Friday morning with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, thanking Moscow for its “unconditional support” in the face of escalating threats from the United States. RELATED:Venezuelan Oil Output Exceeds One Million Barrels Per Day in July The conversation comes amid heightened tensions following Washington’s deployment of […]
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:
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Powell hints at long-awaited rate cut but admits Fed in ‘challenging situation’
In a closely watched speech, Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave the strongest indication yet that the central bank will cut interest rates as soon as September. With inflation ticking up and the job market cooling down, Powell said the Fed was in a “challenging situation.” Amna Nawaz discussed more with Loretta Mester, the former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:How South Korea is navigating the ‘Trump risk’ at key summits in Japan and U.S.
South Korea's PresidentLee Jae Myungfaces a pivotal foreign policy test barely two months after taking office, with back-to-back summits in Tokyo and Washington that reflect the wider struggle of U.S. allies to navigateDonald Trump’sunilateral push to redefine postwar orders on trade, security and alliances.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Capehart and Ponnuru on the FBI’s raid on Trump critic John Bolton
Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC and Ramesh Ponnuru of the National Review join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including fallout following the FBI's raid on Trump critic John Bolton, President Trump's deployment of troops in Washington, D.C., and California Gov. Gavin Newsom standing up to Trump.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Vance says Bolton FBI raid was not retribution
Vice President Vance said the Friday raid on former national security adviser John Bolton’s residence was not retribution for his political commentary critiquing the Trump administration. “We're in the very early stages of an ongoing investigation into John Bolton. I will say we're going to let that investigation proceed,” Vance said during a clip of...
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Judge rules against Alligator Alcatraz
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Florida judge orders Alligator Alcatraz dismantled A federal judge in Florida ordered late Thursday that some of Alligator Alcatraz be shut down and barred the Sunshine State from bringing in more migrants to the detention facility in a blow to the administration as it...
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:CDC’s plummeting moraleÂ
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story CDC’s plummeting morale It’s been a difficult time for public health professionals working for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). AP On Aug. 8, a gunman sprayed hundreds of bullets at buildings on the agency’s...
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Josh Willie's tough task to remake Tasmanian Labor into winning option
Listening to the new Tasmanian Labor leader's first media interviews, you'd be forgiven for thinking little had changed. But the subtle shifts in language suggest a change in the party's direction.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Meta to unveil Hypernova smart glasses with a display, wristband at Connect next month
Meta's glasses are codenamed Hypernova and will include a small display in the right lens of the device, people familiar with the matter told CNBC.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:At least 71 Palestinians killed by Israeli genocide since dawn
At least 71 Palestinians killed by Israeli genocide since dawn At least 71 Palestinians have been killed since dawn on Friday by Israel's genocide, according to Palestinian health officials. The death toll from Israel's genocide in Gaza has soared as the Israeli military prepares to assault Gaza City. At least two Palestinians were killed and several injured by an Israeli strike targeting a house in the Maghazi camp in...
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:New York tour bus crash on interstate leaves 5 people dead and multiple injured, police say
A tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls with 54 people aboard crashed and rolled Friday on an interstate highway, killing five passengers and injuring many others, authorities said.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Demand for truffles continues to climb despite $3,500 per kilo price tag
Growers say the price of truffles is justified due to their rarity, especially as drought conditions this year have made them even harder to find.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Death toll from Israel's genocide in Gaza rises to 62,263, health ministry says
Death toll from Israel's genocide in Gaza rises to 62,263, health ministry says At least62,263 Palestinians have been killed since Israel's genocide in Gaza started after 7 October 2023, according to the Gaza health ministry. The majority of those killed has been women and children, while the number injured in Israel's genocide has risen to 157, 365. At least 2,060 Palestinians have been killed trying to retreive aid...
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:In a male teacher drought, Ryan is an endangered breed
After never seeing primary school teaching as a career path, Ryan Brown now believes he's found his "calling", but he's one of just two male classroom teachers at his Canberra primary school.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Anime fans hate live-action remakes - here's why studios still keep making them
Beloved anime series Solo Leveling is the latest of the genre to be turned into a live-action remake by Netflix.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Unpicking the mental load of 'mankeeping' amid a male loneliness epidemic
Sharing feelings and downloading troubles with others occurs naturally when these close connections are maintained.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Citing Environmental Concerns, Judge Orders Alligator Alcatraz to Wind Down Operations
A federal judge has ordered a winding down of operations at Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz, the hastily assembled Everglades detention site where the Trump administration aims to incarcerate thousands of undocumented migrants before deporting them. Judge Kathleen Williams Thursday granted a preliminary injunction for environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, which had sued to stop the […]
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Police investigating after woman found dead in north Brisbane
The 47-year-old woman was found unresponsive with critical injuries at an address in Taigum overnight.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Google shares rise on report of Apple using Gemini for Siri
The reported talks have been for a potential AI deal between the two giants.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:US Justice Department releases interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell
The transcripts with Ghislaine Maxwell are released as the Trump administration suffers a sustained backlash from its base over failing to deliver on expectations created through conspiracy theories and bold promises.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Powell opens door to rate cut at Jackson Hole
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell tees up rate cut, but warns of inflation risks Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday the central bank faces “significant uncertainty” as it attempts to navigate the impact of President Trump’s policies, suggesting the...
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Low turnout among Aboriginal voters a concern ahead of NT local elections
As Northern Territorians head to the polls for local government elections today, academics and politicians say not enough is being done to encourage Aboriginal voter participation.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Dutch foreign minister resigns over Israel sanctions deadlock
Caspar Veldkamp and other ministers step down after cabinet rejects sanctions, prompting broader political upheaval.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Jonassen creates cricket history with power-hitting display in The Hundred
Jess Jonassen stars with both the bat and ball in a player of the match performance as her Welsh Fire win their first match in The Hundred.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Trump says Intel has agreed to US stake
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump says Intel has agreed to US stake President Trump said Friday that Intel has agreed to give the U.S. government a 10 percent stake in the company. Chiang Ying-ying, Associated Press “They’ve agreed to do it, and I think it’s a great deal for them,” Trump...
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Saudi Arabia condemns Israel's genocidal 'crimes,' expresses alarm over famine
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel's genocidal 'crimes,' expresses alarm over famine Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry on Friday sharply criticised Israel after the UN officially declared that a famine is taking place in Gaza. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's deep concern in light of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report and the official declaration of famine in...
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Pennsylvania rejects DOJ request for voter rolls with personal data
Pennsylvania's top elections officer refused to provide the Trump administration with sensitive personal information of the state's voters, arguing that it would violate state law and that the request was an attempt to expand the federal government's role in the electoral process.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Ghislaine Maxwell praises Trump in transcripts released by government
Partner of Jeffrey Epstein insists Trump never engaged in inappropriate behavior amid scrutiny over past relationship.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Stirring scenes as Aussie qualifier Aiava books US Open spot in thriller
Destanee Aiava continues her golden year by advancing to the main draw of the US Open, while Australian compatriot Emerson Jones is eliminated in the qualifiers.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:IRS halts layoff plans, looks to rehire some fired employeesÂ
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is halting its layoff plan and aims to restaff the agency. "As the IRS works to modernize and implement President Trump’s agenda, including the One Big Beautiful Bill, we are committed to ensuring the agency is staffed appropriately to serve the American people effectively and efficiently,” a Treasury spokesperson said...
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:UN aid chief’s powerful plea to end Israel’s Gaza famine
The UN’s head of humanitarian aid has made an impassioned plea for international action, as he confirmed a famine.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:'Where's your America First?': US teenager stuck in Israeli jail for six months
'Where's your America First?': US teenager stuck in Israeli jail for six months Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Fri, 08/22/2025 - 18:26 The 16-year-old was detained by Israel over claims he threw rocks at a car. He has since lost around a quarter of his body weight in detention Mohammed Ibrahim in the occupied West Bank (photo supplied by Zaher Ibrahin) Off In the early hours of the morning on 16 February, US citizen...
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Multiple dead after tour bus rollover on New York highway
Multiple people have died and over 50 were injured in a crash involving a bus on I-90 near Pembroke that occurred Friday afternoon, New York State Police announced.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:Spotlight on childcare reforms reveals how far there is to go
Australia's long overdue reforms to improve safety across the nation's childcare centres are a start but still a long way off best practice compared to other countries, writes Conor Duffy.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source:US Justice department releases Ghislaine Maxwell interviews
Maxwell says she never saw Donald Trump in an inappropriate setting. The associate of Jeffrey Epstein also said she never saw an alleged "client list" belonging to the billionaire financier and child sex offender.
Published on: August 22, 2025 | Source: