Author: Ohene Anochie

An incident that has sparked outrage, a young Jewish man was reportedly beaten unconscious by a group of men identified as Middle Eastern migrants in Amsterdam. The attack, which took place late Thursday night in the city center, is being investigated as a potential hate crime by Dutch authorities. Eyewitnesses reported that the young man, who was wearing a yarmulke, was approached by a group of men who began shouting anti-Semitic slurs before the attack. According to police, the confrontation escalated quickly, with the men allegedly assaulting the victim until he lost consciousness. Passersby intervened, and emergency services arrived…

Republican David McCormick has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal U.S. Senate seat, as the former CEO of the world’s largest hedge fund beat three-term Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in Tuesday’s election after accusing the incumbent of supporting policies that led to inflation, domestic turmoil and war. The victory pads Republicans’ majority in the Senate, which they wrested from Democratic control this week, and clocked in as the nation’s second-most expensive race while playing out alongside the presidential contest won by Republican Donald Trump in the nation’s premier battleground state. McCormick, 59, recaptured a GOP seat in Pennsylvania after Republicans lost one in 2022, paying off a…

President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the defacto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to hold the influential role. Wiles is widely credited within and outside Trump’s inner circle for running what was, by far, his most disciplined and well-executed campaign, and was seen as the leading contender for the position. She largely avoided the spotlight, even refusing to take the mic to speak as Trump celebrated his victory early Wednesday morning. She resisted the formal title of campaign manager, avoiding becoming a target, given Trump’s history of cycling through people…

The countries to benefit from the vaccine allocation include Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Uganda. The Democratic Republic of Congo – reporting four out of every five confirmed cases in Africa this year – will take 85% of the nearly 900,000 doses allocated. The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) is an initiative of the World Health Organization to increase access to mpox vaccines, treatments and diagnostic tests. The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have already carried out limited vaccinations. The outbreak of mpox in…

Faced with a sweeping rejection by American voters, Kamala Harris conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump on Wednesday and encouraged supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the country. The Democratic vice president said the battle would continue “in the voting booth, in the courts and in the public square.” “Sometimes the fight takes a while,” she said at Howard University, her alma mater, where she had hoped to make a victory speech after the election. “That doesn’t mean we won’t win.” Harris’ decisive defeat shattered hopes that she could rescue Democrats’ chances after President Joe Biden’s…

Former President Donald Trump won Pennsylvania on Wednesday, defeating Democrat Kamala Harris in the critical battleground state. Both candidates campaigned vigorously in the state, visiting it more often than any other. Trump won Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes four years after Democrat Joe Biden carried the state, flipping it from Trump’s column in 2016 on his way to capturing the “blue wall.” No Democrat has won the White House without also winning Pennsylvania since 1948. The Associated Press declared Trump the winner at 2:24 a.m. EST. Amnewsagency | Anochie’s Report | with Associate Press.

Former President Donald Trump took to the stage in Florida last night to rally his supporters in a speech that highlighted his vision for America and underscored his commitment to reclaim the White House. Addressing a large crowd at the packed venue, Trump spoke on a range of issues, including the economy, immigration, and crime, while criticizing the current administration’s policies as “weak and ineffective.” Supporters, many wearing “Make America Great Again” hats and waving flags, cheered as Trump reiterated his promise to “put America first” and restore what he called “law and order” across the nation. “Under this…

Former President Donald Trump is making significant strides in his quest to reclaim the White House, with recent polls showing a steady increase in support among key voter groups. With the Republican primaries drawing closer and general election momentum building, Trump’s political resurgence has reinvigorated his supporters and intensified debates across the nation. Polls indicate that Trump is either leading or running neck-and-neck with potential Democratic contenders in swing states such as Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Georgia states that were pivotal in the 2020 election. The former president’s message, focused on economic recovery, national security, and a return to “America…

In a major victory for the Republican Party, the GOP has secured a majority in the U.S. Senate, marking a shift in control that is set to reshape the country’s political landscape. The Republican gains come after a hard-fought midterm election season, where issues such as the economy, immigration, and national security featured prominently in voters’ decisions. The Republican majority now positions the party to play a pivotal role in legislative agendas, as they will hold significant influence over policy priorities, judicial nominations, and federal appointments. Senate Majority Leader, anticipated to be a senior GOP member, has vowed to prioritize…

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump closed out this year’s presidential race with a fierce battle for Pennsylvania on Monday, making their final pitch to voters across a state that could prove decisive in the campaign for the White House. Harris ended her night in Philadelphia at the art museum steps made famous in the movie “Rocky,” where she said “the momentum is on our side.” She also rallied with supporters in Allentown, Scranton and Pittsburgh, and she swung through Reading to visit a Puerto Rican restaurant and do a little canvassing herself, knocking on doors alongside campaign volunteers. “It’s the day before…