Political violence becomes America’s new norm – but is still shocking
After decades without political violence directed at a presidential candidate from one of the major parties, the US has now experienced this twice in the...
Study finds prevalence of firearms is driving soaring gun deaths in U.S., not mental illness
OHSU researchers compared the U.S. to 40 countries and found that Americans are 20 times more likely to die by firearms, even with a similar...
Fears mount that election deniers could disrupt vote count in US swing states
At least 239 election deniers have signed up to Trump’s ‘election integrity’ conspiracy theories, survey finds Fears are rising that the vote count in November’s presidential...
US greenlights military assistance to Egypt, overruling rights concerns
The administration of United States President Joe Biden has said it will provide Egypt with $1.3bn in military assistance, overriding concerns about ongoing rights abuses...
China, Central Asia Join Forces to Counter Terrorism, Combat Transnational Crime
ASTANA — China-Central Asia Public Security and Interior Ministers held an inaugural meeting on Sept. 10 in Lianyungang to deepen cooperation in public security and...
How Harris’ and Trump’s tax and spending plans affect US debt
WASHINGTON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican opponent Donald Trump have floated new tax breaks and spending plans, as they try to win votes by...
China proposes 10 measures to handle new risk at global public security cooperation forum
China has proposed 10 measures to enhance global public security cooperation, focusing on joint collaborations to crack down on cross-border crime and worldwide terrorism, build...
North Korea Slams US ‘Nuclear Threat’
North Korea on Sunday accused the U.S. of posing a nuclear threat to the country after Washington and its security treaty ally South Korea conducted...
Major roadblocks in Gaza ceasefire talks raise doubts over whether war can be ended before Biden leaves office
The Biden administration has hit major roadblocks in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations after months of feverish work, raising doubts within the White House about whether the Israel-Hamas war can come to an end before the...