Donald Trump is safe after gunshots were fired near him while he was at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Authorities suspect an individual intended to target Trump, and a person has been detained in connection with the incident. The Secret Service, working with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating… Continue reading Trump safe after gunfire at his Florida golf course
On September 9th, 2024, Seton Hall student Nancy Kajo had the rare opportunity to speak at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the “Mission of Albania: Fan Noli, Contributions of a Statesman to Multilateralism” conference. The event commemorated the 100th anniversary of Albania’s admission to the League of Nations and highlighted Fan S.… Continue reading Albanian-American Student Speaks at Prestigious UN Conference Honoring Fan Noli!
Celebrated Albanian artist Petrit Halilaj continues to break artistic boundaries with his latest exhibition Abetare (Noisy Classroom), which opened Thursday evening at New York’s prestigious Kurimanzutto gallery. Known for weaving Kosovo’s turbulent history into his art, Halilaj transforms ordinary school desks into striking sculptures and paintings, showcasing the dreams, hopes, and realities of Kosovar children… Continue reading Petrit Halilaj Transforms Kosovo School Desks into Sculptures at New York Gallery
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will debate for the first time on Tuesday night, a critical moment in the 2024 campaign as polls show them neck and neck. The 90-minute debate begins at 9 PM ET at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center. The debate will be broadcast live on ABC, with streaming available on ABC’s website,… Continue reading Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Face Off in Key Debate Before November Election
Albania is an ideal destination even for a fall visit. This is what Marnie Hunter writes for the American giant CNN. With the title “Why This Is the Best Time of Year to Go Almost Anywhere” CNN lists Albania as a place worth visiting. A preliminary look shows that fall travelers are likely to save… Continue reading CNN Names Albania the Top Destination to Visit This Fall
Ermal Hadribeaj, the Albanian boxer, successfully defended his WBC International Super Middleweight title in a highly anticipated bout against Younes Zarraa at Motorworld in Cologne, Germany. Hadribeaj showcased his dominance, scoring two knockdowns—one in the first round and another in the eighth. The judges unanimously awarded him the victory with scores of 98:90, 96:92, and… Continue reading Albanian Boxer Ermal Hadribeaj Defends WBC Title
Doruntina Luma, a remarkable young woman with Down syndrome, made Times Square shine brighter than ever. Her sister-in-law, Livia, shared the emotional moment on Facebook, expressing how proud she was to see Doruntina’s image lighting up New York’s iconic hub. “Tina, the girl who has completed the picture of our family. The sweet, good, beautiful… Continue reading Albanian Woman with Down Syndrome Lights Up Times Square
Mira Murati, an Albanian-American tech visionary, has been recognized at the forefront of the AI revolution by TIME magazine. As the Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, Murati has played a pivotal role in the development and mainstream success of groundbreaking AI models like ChatGPT and DALL-E. Her leadership and technical expertise have propelled her to… Continue reading Albanian Innovator Mira Murati Tops TIME’s 2024 List of Influential People
Granit Xhaka has been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, a remarkable achievement for the Albanian midfielder. This marks the first time Xhaka has made the list of candidates for this significant award in international football. The Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on October 28th in Paris, where notable football personalities will gather… Continue reading Granit Xhaka Nominated for Ballon d’Or
The International Association of Women Police (IAWP) conference, hosted in Chicago this year, saw strong representation from the Albanian-American community. The Albanian-American Community of Illinois (AACI) proudly cheered on the delegation of women police officers from Kosovo and Albania during the Parade of Nations. Representatives from the Albanian American Women’s Association of Greater Chicago (AAWAGC),… Continue reading Albanian and Kosovar Women Police Officers Make Waves at Historic IAWP Conference in Chicago
