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Kim focuses on improving economic activity in opening speech at Ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea.Listen to this article | 4 minsinfoNorth Korea has kicked off a rare party congress of the ruling Workers’ Party, held once every five years, that will see the leadership in Pyongyang set major policy goals in defence, diplomacy and the economy, state media reports.The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Friday that the Ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) was under way, marking the start of the country’s most consequential political event since 2021.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kentucky’s Republican auditor Allison Ball spoke to Fox News Digital this week about a report she put out flagging concerns about lavish spending in the state’s executive branch headed up by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who is widely believed to have presidential ambitions down the road.Ball issued a report earlier this month outlining spending by the executive branch in fiscal year 2025 entered into the state’s system and flagging issues she believes demonstrate extravagant spending of tax dollars that “needs to stop.”The “concerning expenditures” listed include $183,576 in out-of-state travel costs, including…

Bill Gates speaks during the Gates Foundation’s first global Goalkeepers event in the Nordics, which is being held in Stockholm, Sweden, Jan. 22, 2026. TT News Agency | Stefan Jerrevang | Via ReutersBill Gates has become a source of controversy at this week’s high-profile India AI Impact Summit, as speculation around his planned keynote address ultimately ended with his withdrawal at the last minute. The drama comes as the Microsoft co-founder receives public backlash for his past relationship with deceased financier and sex predator Jeffrey Epstein — with more details on the two men’s years of communications revealed in the Department…

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailEarning airline frequent flyer miles is getting harder and more expensive. United Airlines is the latest to be making big changes to its MileagePlus frequent flyer program. The airline will give more rewards to customers that have one of the carrier’s co-branded credit cards over those without one. The changes mark the biggest shakeup to the lucrative program in more than a decade.01:52Thu, Feb 19 20267:45 AM EST

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Team USA women’s hockey captain Hilary Knight’s massive third-period goal that sent the gold medal game against Canada to overtime had historic implications Thursday night in Milan.Knight became the greatest women’s hockey scorer in Olympic history when she tipped home Julia Edwards’ shot at the blue line with just 2:04 left on the clock while the U.S. had an empty net, to tie the gold medal game at one goal apiece. Finally, Team USA was able to erase the shutout against Canada, and it ultimately worked in their favor.  Hilary Knight (21) of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents on Thursday approved a rule requiring its universities to allow students to graduate without studying “unnecessarily controversial subjects.”The rule, approved unanimously, also states that faculty must include the topics they plan to teach in their syllabi and follow that plan throughout the course, according to The Texas Tribune. When courses include controversial subject matter, instructors are directed to take a “broad and balanced approach” to the discussion.The policy does not define what constitutes “controversial” or a “broad and balanced approach.” Board Chair Kevin Eltife…

Angelina Stamper listens to the voicemail her son left her almost every day. “Hey Mom, happy birthday, just calling again. Give me a call back.”The message was recorded on Oct. 17, 2024. Six weeks later, her 28-year-old son, Sheldon Stamper, took his own life.Now, more than a year after his death, the Osoyoos, B.C., mother says she is still searching for answers about what happened during his time in psychiatric care, and why she cannot access his medical records.“I just want to know what happened, I just want to know why it happened,” said Stamper.Stamper says her son had been…

Oman’s captain has declared his side’s T20 World Cup clash against an already-eliminated Australia will be “the best time to crush them”.Australia have been knocked out of the tournament after a shock loss to Zimbabwe and another defeat against co-hosts Sri Lanka and will play a dead rubber against the world’s 20th-ranked Twenty20 side on Friday night.The gulf nation have been on the wrong end of three heavy defeats in the tournament so far, going down to Zimbabwe by eight wickets, Sri Lanka by 105 runs and Ireland by 96 runs.But ahead of their game against Australia in Kandy, their…

JAKARTA: Indonesia and the United States have signed an agreement on reciprocal trade, with Washington maintaining the 19 per cent tariff it had previously agreed for goods exported by the Southeast Asian country, Indonesia said on Friday (Feb 20).The signing of the agreement by Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer followed months of negotiations, after Washington last year agreed to lower Indonesia’s exports to the United States to 19 per cent, down from an initial rate of 32 per cent.”This deal respects the sovereignty of both countries,” Airlangga said from Washington during…

Listen to this article | 4 minsinfoThe United Nations announced that the United States has paid approximately $160m towards its nearly $4bn in outstanding dues.The payment goes towards the UN’s regular operating budget, according to spokesman Stephane Dujarric.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listBut the shortfall comes as the administration of US President Donald Trump has openly questioned its commitment to the UN and has slashed money earmarked for the international body.Still, on Thursday, Trump appeared to endorse funding the UN during the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, DC.“We’re going to help them money-wise, and we’re going…