When Khaman Maluach’s freshman season at Duke University ended in April, the biggest question about the 7-foot-2 big man’s ability to play in the NBA had nothing to do with his shooting, size or skill. It had everything to do with his passport. His enormous wingspan and potential made Maluach, who was born in South … Read more
Overnight on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump jubilantly announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, only to be visibly disappointed Tuesday morning when both sides were accused of violating it. For Iranians at the Kapikoy-Razi border crossing in eastern Turkey, there was a mix of optimism and confusion — hope that a delicate truce could … Read more
It is rare to see a country emerge from the devastation of a 13-year civil war and more than 50 years of authoritarian rule. Yet Syria, six months after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, is attempting just that. Reconstruction is underway. The suspension of long-standing U.S. sanctions has opened new economic opportunities. Foreign delegations … Read more
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, we explore the security concerns elected officials are harboring in the wake of the Minnesota shootings. Plus, … Read more
This county’s scheme to push it’s consumers away from ‘fast-fashion’ brands like Shein and Temu offers shoppers up to €25 per repair for old clothes and shoes and advocates for “virtuous” purchasing This European country offers you money to €25 to mend old clothes and shoes(Image: Getty Images/Maskot) France’s scheme to encourage the public to … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Suspect named in fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmaker 05:09 Trump issues statement condemning Minnesota shootings 02:11 Now Playing Thousands gather in cities across the country for ‘No Kings’ rallies 01:56 UP NEXT Abrego Garcia Pleads Not Guilty to Human Smuggling … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Iran fires wave of missiles at Israel in retaliatory strikes 03:01 Now Playing Marines arrive in LA as part of Trump’s new deployment 02:38 UP NEXT What does Father’s Day mean to you? 01:46 Sole survivor of Air India plane … Read more
A top Taliban official said on Saturday that all Afghans who fled the country after the collapse of the former Western-backed government are free to return home, promising they would not be harmed if they come back. Taliban Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund made the amnesty offer in his message for the Islamic holiday of … Read more