Joe Biden defends debate performance, saying ‘I know how to do this job’

Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged that Biden had a “slow start,” as several Democrats raised concerns over whether he was fit enough to beat Trump in the November elections. ADVERTISEMENT US President Joe Biden has made a forceful bid to quell anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former President Donald Trump.  Biden’s … Read more

Pakistan, US discuss how to counter Afghan-based IS and TTP terrorists

islamabad —  The United States and Pakistan have concluded their latest round of counterterrorism talks, agreeing to intensify their collaboration in the fight against terrorist organizations like the Pakistani Taliban and a regional Islamic State affiliate. Washington and Islamabad issued a joint statement simultaneously on Monday, saying the May 10 bilateral dialogue hosted by the … Read more

How to get rid of New York City rats without brutality? Birth control is one idea

New York lawmakers are proposing rules to humanely drive down the population of rats and other rodents, eyeing contraception and a ban on glue traps as alternatives to poison or a slow, brutal death. Politicians have long come up with creative ways to battle the rodents, but some lawmakers are now proposing city and statewide … Read more

Taiwan to discuss with US how to use new funding

TAIPEI, Taiwan —  Taiwan’s defense ministry said Sunday it will discuss with the United States how to use funding for the island included in a $95 billion legislative package mostly providing security assistance to Ukraine and Israel. The United States is Taiwan’s most important international supporter and arms supplier despite the absence of formal diplomatic … Read more