Hakeem Jeffries puts affordability at centre of Democrats’ midterm campaign
US House Democratic leader unveils ‘Fighting for an Affordable America’ agenda, blaming Donald Trump for rising costs.
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New York City freezes rents for one million regulated apartments
New York City’s rent freeze fulfillls a key campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani
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Venezuela earthquakes: What happens in the first 72 hours?
Experts say the first three days following a serious quake often determine how many lives can still be saved.
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Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Caracas so vulnerable?
Inadequate infrastructure in Caracas due to underfunding intensified destruction from the tremors.
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‘Affordability crisis’: How the Western housing crisis spiralled
Rising rents and prices outpacing wages provoke global debate: Is housing a basic right or an investment asset?
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Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Central America so vulnerable to tremors?
Venezuela and Japan are both hit by strong quakes, but Venezuela faces higher risks due to weaker building standards.
Trump cancels housing bill signing, demands US voter ID law first
The affordable housing bill had been passed by bipartisan support, a rare move in a deeply divided US Congress.
From: NewsFeed
How a Kushner-linked resort sparked protests across Albania
A luxury resort linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has sparked some of Albania’s biggest protests.
Published On 11 Jun 2026
US inflation hits new three-year high amid energy price surge
Trump appeared to embrace the data saying, ‘I love the inflation’, and that prices will drop once the Iran war is over.
Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins
Platner wins Maine Senate primary despite controversies, setting up a key race against Republican Susan Collins.
From: NewsFeed
At least three dead after fire destroys Dallas apartment complex
A large fire destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas after crews responded to reports of a gas leak.
Published On 29 May 2026
