‘Beacon of freedom’ dims as US initiatives that promote democracy abroad wither

CHICAGO — Growing up in the former Soviet Union, Pedro Spivakovsky-Gonzalez’s father and grandparents would listen to Voice of America with their ears pressed to the radio, trying to catch words through the government’s radio jamming. The U.S.-funded news service was instrumental in helping them understand what was happening on the other side of the … Read more

Before naming 2028 nominee, Democrats have to decide which state will weigh in first

DES MOINES, Iowa — Before they can name their next presidential nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first. In 2022, President Joe Biden forced a shake-up of the 2024 election calendar, moving South Carolina’s primary ahead of contests in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada. Officials in those traditionally four early-voting … Read more

Will President Trump protect the Christian Afghan refugees who fled here to escape martyrdom?

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Trump is not shy about defending Christianity. His bold commitment to protecting Christians from persecution is one reason that most evangelicals have voted for him in three straight elections. While I am grateful for his strong stand for religious liberty, I’m concerned by his administration’s recent … Read more

Egypt’s Nawy, the largest proptech in Africa, lands a $52M Series A to take on MENA

For decades, buying property in Egypt meant navigating a fragmented real estate market, relying on personal networks, dealing with commission-driven brokers, and facing developers more focused on selling than serving customer needs. In 2019, Mostafa El Beltagy, Abdel-Azim Osman, Ahmed Rafea, Mohamed Abou Ghanima, and Aly Rafea founded Nawy to bring transparency and efficiency to … Read more

Trump predicts ‘big week’ in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Zelenskyy sees ‘positive sign’

LONDON — President Donald Trump suggested imminent progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in a post to Truth Social early on Sunday, saying he would “continue to work with both sides” to end Moscow’s 3-year-old invasion of its neighbor. “A potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine!,” Trump wrote. “Think of the hundreds … Read more

Motorcyclist, child killed in Dallas crash, police say

close Video Motorcyclist, young child killed in Dallas, police say Officers responded to a call from the 3200 block of Lancaster Road. Upon arrival, they found two children under the age of 10.  A motorcyclist and a child died on Saturday after the rider lost control of the bike and crashed into a crowded parking … Read more