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Skyrocketing crime in NYC, residents demand help

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3 years ago

April 18, 2023

D.C. lawmakers travel to the big apple to hear from victims of violent crimes

A U.S. House committee is hearing directly from New York City crime victims as they ramp up their investigations into Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for dereliction of duty.

U.S. lawmakers embarked on a field trip on Monday to Manhattan.

Members sitting on the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing in New York City on the astronomical crime plaguing the big apple.

Several witnesses testified on how D.A. Bragg’s soft on crime policies have turned Manhattan from a thriving metropolis, into a dangerous place to raise a family, claiming his office has empowered criminals, while targeting innocent New Yorkers, who had fought back when being attacked.

Democratic lawmakers on the committee say that the hearing is simply political payback, arguing that Chairman Jim Jordan is trying to discredit Bragg, as he moves forward it his prosecution of former President Trump.

But, Republicans say Bragg is not doing his job and his office has only served to escalate the city’s crime problem.

In 2022, Bragg downgraded more than 50 per cent of the felony cases to misdemeanours and he only successfully convicted half of those cases.

Overall, crime in New York City in 2022 was up 22 per cent.

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Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

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6 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

Global stock markets endured a volatile week as world leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, with investors closely watching signals on inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.

The Davos meetings set a cautious tone, as uncertainty weighed on market sentiment across regions.

Adding to the tension, Donald Trump announced a deal involving Greenland, reigniting debate over strategic assets and global influence. The unexpected move injected fresh geopolitical risk into markets already grappling with an unsettled global outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, breaks down how markets are reacting, what the Greenland announcement could mean for investors, and what to watch next as Davos concludes.

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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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11 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Ahron Young

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.