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3 Big Things Today, November 6, 2024

1. Soybeans, grains lower in overnight trading Photo: Lars Plougmann Soybean, corn and wheat futures plunged in overnight trading after Donald Trump was again elected president of the U.S., raising concerns about tariffs he’s threatened to impose.  Trump, who secured…

Nigeria: Obasanjo, Atiku, Others to Grace Onyema Ugochukwu’s 80th Birthday Event in Abuja

Abuja — Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo and his deputy Atiku Abubakar, will lead dignitaries to the events commemorating the 80th birthday of the iconic economist and journalist, Onyema Ugochukwu, a statement said yesterday. Obasanjo and Atiku were at the…

Alleluia! Mormon temple dispute in Fairview heads to mediation

United States Latest News,United States Headlines Maria Nevils outside a town council meeting in Fairview, Texas, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 in opposition to a request for a special use permit by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to…

‘We’re Frequently Told 2024 Election Will Be Less Peaceful Than Previous Elections – British High Commissioner

In a speech at the King’s Birthday celebration in Accra, British High Commissioner Harriet Thompson expressed concerns that Ghana’s 2024 elections may not maintain the country’s reputation for peaceful polls. Thompson cited recent conversations with local leaders and citizens, highlighting…

Colin Sheridan: Democrats have only themselves to blame for the trouble they are in

Suddenly, Donald Trump is the anti-war candidate Remember too, that despite the social media slogan, ‘Trust Black Women,’ you too have to be trustworthy. Black faces in high places are not going to save us. Just look at the black…

Why Young Men Supported Donald Trump in the U.S. Election

Vice President Kamala Harris focused heavily on abortion rights during her campaign, hoping it would attract women voters. Yet, it was Donald Trump who claimed victory, especially with increased support from young men. Traditionally, younger voters lean liberal. However, Trump’s…

Israeli parliament approves new foreign, war ministers

In recent developments within Israel’s political landscape, the Israeli parliament convened following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent decision to remove Yoav Gallant from his position as Minister of Defense, also known as the War Minister. The parliamentary session, which took…

Why Russian President Vladimir Putin believes India should be included in list of global superpowers

Russian President Vladimir Putin feels that India, with its population and economic power, and the possibilities for growth it possesses, needs to be included in the list of global superpowers Russian President Vladimir Putin recently pitched for India to be…

At United Nations, India votes against Pakistan resolution on conventional arms control

The text calls for full adherence to the principles of non-interference, non-intervention, non-use of force or threat of use of force and the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force, in accordance with the Charter and relevant UN resolutions….

MVA Will Be Wiped Out in Maharashtra The Way Cong Was Defeated in Haryana: Amit Shah

Amit Shah said the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi will be wiped out in Maharashtra in the assembly elections the same way the Congress faced a defeat in Haryana. MVA will be wiped out in Maharashtra the way Cong was defeated…