Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Amid Ethics Investigation
Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from the US Congress on April 21, 2026, following an ethics investigation that found she committed more than 20 violations, including illegal campaign finance activities.The House Ethics Committee determined that Cherfilus-McCormick illegally funneled federal disaster aid funds into her election campaign and used the money for luxury purchases, including a $109,000 yellow diamond ring.She was elected in 2022 and denied the allegations, describing the investigation as a "witch hunt." She announced her resignation on social media, stating she chose to step away rather than engage in political games.Her resignation came minutes before the House Ethics... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 01:31 LONDON
Iran Faces Massive Job Losses Amid War with US and Israel
Iran is experiencing a significant wave of job losses linked to its ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.Deputy Work and Social Security Minister Gholamhossein Mohammadi reported that two million people have lost their jobs as a direct or indirect consequence of the war.The redundancies affect a broad range of sectors including manufacturing, retail, import and export businesses, tourism, and the digital industry.Factories have been hit by air strikes, and consumer spending has declined sharply, impacting restaurants and non-grocery retailers.The Iranian government has also imposed an internet blackout since the conflict began, citing security concerns such as preventing surveillance, espionage,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 20:35 LONDON
US Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid abuse allegations
Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from her position as US Secretary of Labour amid allegations of abuse of power.The White House announced her departure on April 20, 2026, citing a move to the private sector.Chavez-DeRemer's exit was confirmed by a White House aide rather than the president directly.The resignation follows reports of Chavez-DeRemer engaging in an affair with a subordinate and consuming alcohol while on the job.Additional complaints included inappropriate communications involving her aides and family members with young female staffers.Her exit marks the third recent departure from President Donald Trump's cabinet, following the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 00:03 LONDON
UN Reports High Daily Deaths of Women and Girls in Gaza War
An average of 47 women and girls have been killed daily during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by UN Women.The agency highlighted that these deaths have continued despite a fragile ceasefire in place since October 2025.Between October 2023 and December 2025, more than 38,000 women and girls lost their lives in the conflict.UN Women, which focuses on gender equality, noted that the proportion of female casualties in this conflict is significantly higher than in previous Gaza conflicts.Sofia Calltorp, head of humanitarian action at UN Women, emphasized that these victims were individuals with lives and dreams, underscoring the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 14:01 LONDON
