By Jasper Ward

8 Articles

US Catholic bishops condemn Trump administration’s immigration enforcement

By Jasper WardWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a rare condemnation of ​U.S.…

Radio Free Asia to suspend news operations amid government shutdown

By Jasper WardWASHINGTON (Reuters) -Radio Free Asia said on Wednesday it was suspending its editorial operations amid "funding…

US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month

By Jasper WardWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of…

Virginia governor declares state of emergency to expedite food aid during federal shutdown

By Jasper WardWASHINGTON (Reuters) -Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency on Thursday to help maintain…

UN aims to surge aid, medical supplies into Gaza once ceasefire starts

By Jasper Ward(Reuters) -The United Nations plans to ramp up its delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza in…

UN staff member released from Houthi detention in Yemen, UN spokesperson says

By Jasper Ward(Reuters) -A United Nations staff member who was recently detained by Yemen's Houthi authorities has been…

Ex-NFL star Herschel Walker confirmed as first U.S. Bahamas ambassador in nearly 15 years

By Jasper WardWASHINGTON(Reuters) -The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed former NFL star and political candidate Herschel Walker to…

US Justice Department probes Des Moines schools for race-based hiring practices

By Jasper WardWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that it had launched an investigation…