Washington, Jul. 26, (dpa/GNA) – Former US president Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, offered their endorsement on Friday of Vice President Kamala Harris as the…
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Harris secures enough delegate endorsements to win the Democratic presidential nomination
July 23 (CNN/GNA) – Kamala Harris has the support of enough Democratic delegates to win the party’s nomination for president, according to CNN’s delegate estimate.…
Trump says Biden ‘not fit to serve – And never was!’
Washington, Jul. 22, (dpa/GNA) – Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump has responded to Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race for the White House with numerous accusations…
World leaders react to Biden’s exit from the 2024 US presidential race
July 22 (CNN/GNA) — Messages of gratitude and support for US President Joe Biden poured in following his stunning announcement Sunday that he is exiting the 2024 presidential…
President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race and endorses Harris
Washington, July 21 (VOA/GNA) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection…
US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms
Washington, Jul. 18, (dpa/GNA) – US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is suffering mild symptoms, the White House said on Wednesday evening. Biden is…
Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as running mate
July 15 (VOA/GNA) – Donald Trump named Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, choosing a onetime critic who became…
Ecuadorian court sentences 5 defendants for murdering former presidential candidate
QUITO, July 14, (Xinhua/GNA) — An Ecuadorian court on Friday, sentenced five defendants accused of murdering former presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio to prison terms,…
Trump to appear at Republican National Convention as planned
Washington July 4, (dpa/GNA) – Former US president Donald Trump, is looking forward to the Republican National Convention next week, despite an apparent shooting…
Donald Trump ‘fine’ after being whisked off stage as gunshots heard
Washington July 14, (dpa/GNA) – Former US president Donald Trump is “fine”, after he was whisked off stage by Secret Service agents, after gunshots…
Two dead, including suspected shooter, at Trump rally
Washington, July 14 (dpa/GNA) – An attendee has died and two are critically injured, after a shooting at former US president Donald Trump’s rally…
Leaders condemn political violence after shooting at Trump rally
Washington, July 14, (dpa/GNA) – International leaders have condemned political violence following a shooting at a rally held by former US president Donald Trump…
Donald Trump shot in ear as gunshots ring out at campaign rally
Washington, July 14 (dpa/GNA) – Former US president, Donald Trump said he was shot in the ear during a political rally in Pennsylvania on…
Shooting was an assassination attempt against Trump, FBI says
July 14 (CNN/GNA) – Former President Donald Trump was injured Saturday evening during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in what the FBI says was an assassination attempt. The gunman…
Alec Baldwin’s Rust trial dismissed over hidden evidence
July 13 (BBC/GNA) – Alec Baldwin broke down in tears as a New Mexico judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against him for a…
Biden’s doctor dismisses White House neurologist visit concerns
Washington, Jul. 9, (dpa/GNA) – Following US media reports about a Parkinson’s specialist visiting the White House multiple times, US President Joe Biden’s personal physician stated on Monday…
Biden ‘never more optimistic’ on campaign in Philadelphia
Washington, Jul. 8, (dpa/GNA) – President Joe Biden expressed optimism on the future of the United States on Sunday as he continued campaigning for a second term…
Trump’s hush money sentencing delayed after US Supreme Court ruling
New York, Jul. 3, (dpa/GNA) – Following a landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court on the immunity of US presidents, a New York judge on Tuesday delayed…
Bolivian coup leader sentenced to 6-month preventative detention
La Paz, June 30, (Xinhua/GNA) – A Bolivian court on Friday, sentenced General Juan Jose Zuniga and two other former military chiefs to a…
Brazil’s Valdecy Urquiza set to become new Interpol secretary general
Paris, Jun. 26, (dpa/GNA) – Valdecy Urquiza of Brazil has been chosen as the next secretary general of the international police body Interpol. The organization’s board announced…