UN grapples with migration surge in Americas but warns ‘funds simply aren’t there’ for humanitarian response
The UN estimated that this year through August, it needed $55.2 billion to take on compounding global crises, but it received funds for only 71 per cent of that. A growing number of countries like Panama and Costa Rica are pleading for international aid in handling the flood of migrants, although Daniels would not say who should pay the tab.
Mother of black girl blasts Gymnastics Ireland for ‘almost useless’ apology for racism at awards ceremony
Gymnastics Ireland released an apology on Monday after the girl’s parents alleged she was subjected to racist behaviour when overlooked. The governing body said it was “deeply sorry” and “what happened on the day should not have happened”.
East Africa becomes world’s leading illicit arms market as conflict and terrorism peak
Save for Tanzania, all the other countries in East Africa – especially those closer to the Indian Ocean – had an index of 7+ in illicit arms trafficking with the Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan and Eritrea at the summit. The high incidence, the report says, is related to internecine civil strife that make it difficult to enforce domestic laws or police the countries with the help of international law.
US government shutdown is certain from Sunday, may last to December before it’s resolved
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has said new training for air traffic controllers will be halted and another 1,000 controllers in the midst of training will be furloughed. Even a shutdown that lasts a few days will mean the department won’t hit its hiring and staffing targets for next year, he said.
Biden targets Trump’s extremist movement as he makes democracy a touchtone in re-election bid
In the 2022 midterms, voters up and down the ballot rejected Republican candidates who repeatedly denied the results of the 2020 election. But Kari Lake, the GOP gubernatorial candidate, has never conceded her loss to now-Governor Katie Hobbs and is expected to soon launch her a bid for the US Senate. Republican Senate candidate Blake Masters and Mark Finchem, who ran for secretary of state, also repeated fraudulent election claims in their respective campaigns.
Curtains, sleeping with teachers: 2024 Republican debate takes strange turns, props up Trump
In another moment, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie used a question about education to mention that Democratic President Joe Biden was “sleeping with a member of the teachers’ union” – a reference to his wife Jill Biden, a teacher.
New York court finds Trump guilty of swindling banks, insurers while building real estate empire
Beyond mere bragging about his riches, Trump, his company and key executives repeatedly lied about them on his annual financial statements, reaping rewards such as favourable loan terms and lower insurance costs, Engoron found.
Republicans face growing urgency to stop Trump as they enter the second presidential debate
Former Vice President Mike Pence, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott and Ramaswamy are similarly looking for breakout moments. Ramaswamy seized the spotlight frequently in Milwaukee, but was criticised by many candidates who sought to expose his lack of political experience.
Shutdown looms as US Senate, House pursue opposed strategies to prevent funding gridlock
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday told reporters he would seek approval from his splintered Republicans on a bill that also would temporarily fund the government. But he intends to attach tough border and immigration restrictions that are unlikely to win support from enough Democrats in the House or Senate to become law.
Time running short to fund government as shutdown showdown in US Congress persists
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be furloughed and a wide range of services, from economic data releases to nutrition benefits, will be suspended beginning on Sunday if the two sides do not reach agreement. In Washington, the National Zoo says it would have to curtail its farewell party for three giant pandas before they return to China.
