Authorities have uncovered a secret tunnel along the US-Mexico border that facilitates entry from Ciudad Juarez into El Paso, Texas. Mexican officials announced on Saturday that the tunnel will be sealed as investigations into its construction continue. Discovered on January 10 by security agencies from both the US and Mexico, the
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Biden warns of concentration of power in final address
In his farewell address delivered from the Oval Office, U.S. President Joe Biden reflected on his decades-long political career while issuing a warning about the growing concentration of power in America. Speaking to the nation, Biden expressed concern over the emergence of an oligarchy characterized by extreme wealth and influence,
Five US Presidents attend Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral
A brief moment of national unity emerged in a divided America on Thursday as five former U.S. presidents gathered for the solemn state funeral of the 39th commander-in-chief, Jimmy Carter, at Washington's National Cathedral. In a historic scene occurring just 11 days before Donald Trump’s inauguration for what promises to be
Former and 39th US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Former President Jimmy Carter, the only Georgian to ever occupy the White House, died on Sunday, December 29, 2024, after spending over a year in hospice care. US President Joe Biden has eulogised Carter saying America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian. "Over six decades, Jill
Why I dropped my second presidential bid – Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden says he dropped out of his re-election bid because he feared that the intraparty battle over his candidacy would be a "real distraction" for Democrats and that his highest priority was to defeat Donald Trump in November.In his first interview since quitting the race, Mr Biden,
Obamas endorse Kamala Harris
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama endorsed Kamala Harris for president on a released video, the remaining leaders of the Democratic party to lend their support.The Obamas join key party leaders House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and former House Speaker Nancy
Kamala Harris favourite to fly Democratic flag
Democratic Party has endorsed Kamala Harris as the potential Joe Biden's replacement to face Donald Trump in this year's US election.The endorsement came barely hours after the outgoing President supported his vice to take up the mantle.Kamala Harris is the current Vice President, and fits well as the heir apparent
Pressure on Biden to pull out of White House race
Joe Biden is facing an internal pressure to step down, with the latest coming from former US President Barack Obama, about the presidential election.Some Democrats painted a bleak picture. One senior party official told the BBC that many in the party felt Mr Biden's stepping down was "inevitable".Polling on Thursday
Kenya endorses Ajay Banga as World Bank Boss
Kenya has endorsed the candidature of Ajay Banga as the next President for the World Bank Group. Speaking on Wednesday at State House in Nairobi when he held talks with the former MasterCard Chief Executive Officer, President William Ruto said Mr Banga has the credentials that will take the Bretton Woods