Last-Minute Candidate wins Panamanian Presidential Election
(Photo provided by Matias Delacroix / AP) Recently, former security minister José Raúl Mulino, who only just became a candidate a few months before, won the Panamian Presidential election. Back in February, former president Ricardo Martinelli, Mulino’s own boss, was previously in the running, with Mulino serving as his candidate for vice… Continue reading Last-Minute Candidate wins Panamanian Presidential Election
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to Not Resign
(Featured photo provided by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP via Getty Images) After publicly threatening that he might, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has stated that he will not resign after a probe was launched against his wife, Begoña Gomez. On April 24, Manos Limpias (Clean Hands), a group known for advancing far-right… Continue reading Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to Not Resign
Indian Prime Minister Modi accused of calling Muslims “infiltrators”
(Featured Photo provided by Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto via Getty Images) The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has been accused of Islamophobic remarks during an election campaign rally on Sunday. India is currently in the midst of what has been called a “mammoths-week” long general election, as Modi’s ruling party,… Continue reading Indian Prime Minister Modi accused of calling Muslims “infiltrators”
2024 Olympics to Offer Cash Prizes to Gold Medalists
The governing body of track and field will offer cash prizes to the gold medal winners of track and field events at the 2024 Paris Olympics. World Athletics is slowly shifting the Olympics away from amateurism by being the first international federation to offer prize money to the winners. For… Continue reading 2024 Olympics to Offer Cash Prizes to Gold Medalists
Elon Musk defies Brazil Supreme Court X court order
(Featured Photo provided by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images // SERGIO LIMA/AFP via Getty Images) Recently, a Brazilian Supreme Court judge opened an inquiry into billionaire Elon Musk after he went against court orders. Before this escalation, Justice Alexandre de Moraes had issued a court order forcing X, formerly Twitter,… Continue reading Elon Musk defies Brazil Supreme Court X court order
Neeraj Chopra One Gold away from God-Like Fame
During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, one javelin thrower achieved instant fame in his home country. From throwing a javelin in a plow field to throwing 87.58 meters at the Tokyo Olympics, earning him an Olympic gold and a world title. Growing up in Haryana, India, Neeraj Chopra played the popular… Continue reading Neeraj Chopra One Gold away from God-Like Fame
Bulgaria and Romania partially join Europe’s Schengen Area
(Featured photo provided by RAI-SEE) Recently, Bulgaria and Romania have formally joined Europe’s Schengen Area, a unique region meant to promote travel in the continent. The Schengen Area, first established in 1985, is a special area in which the countries within completely remove any border controls they have with each… Continue reading Bulgaria and Romania partially join Europe’s Schengen Area
Star Field Found By NASA’s Hubble Telescope
On March 29, 2024, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) revealed that the Hubble Space Telescope has found not just one star, but 120 light-years worth of them. How the telescope captured the stars 160,000 light years away is not the usual method of zooming in. In one of… Continue reading Star Field Found By NASA’s Hubble Telescope
NASA’s AIM Mission in the Clouds
Humankind, especially the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other space agencies have explored the stars and moon, and have even discovered new planets. One of the missions that was closer to Earth was the AIM mission, which has come to an end. For the past 16 years, National… Continue reading NASA’s AIM Mission in the Clouds
Israel’s Netanyahu to not halt Rafah Attack despite defiance from Biden
(Featured photo provided by Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images) Concerning a possible invasion of the city of Rafah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he intends to go ahead with it, despite opposition from United States (U.S.) President Joe Biden. Rafah is a city located near the Southern… Continue reading Israel’s Netanyahu to not halt Rafah Attack despite defiance from Biden
Why Daylight Savings is Pointless
By: Thomas Horvath We have now entered into daylight saving time of the year, and I, along with many others, are not thrilled. I’m not a farmer, so I can’t speak on how much it helps them (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t help them at all), but it’s doing all other… Continue reading Why Daylight Savings is Pointless
The Legacy of Akira Toriyama
By: Thomas Horvath On March 1, 2024, mangaka Akira Toriyama passed away from acute subdural hematoma (a blood clot in his brain). His studio would reveal his death to the world on March 7, with the world of manga and art shaken by this news, as Toriyama was one of… Continue reading The Legacy of Akira Toriyama
Shehbaz Sharif reelected as Pakistani PM
After a tumultuous political situation, Pakistan’s National Assembly elected Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister. Sharif, who held the office before from April 2022 to August 2023, is also the younger brother of Nawaz Sharif, who also held that same position for three non-consecutive terms. After no party won an outright… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif reelected as Pakistani PM
Sweden to Finally Join NATO
(Featured Photo provided by Jonathon Nackstrand/AFP via Getty Images) After waiting for almost two years, Sweden will finally be joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after a lengthy ratification process. After Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022, Sweden and Finland applied to become members of NATO. Both countries… Continue reading Sweden to Finally Join NATO
Chinese Coast Guard Forcibly Inspects Taiwanese Boat
(Featured Image provided by TED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images) On Tuesday morning, a Taiwanese tourist boat, King Xia, was on track toward Taiwan’s outlying Kinmen Islands before being intercepted by two Chinese coast guard boats. Six Chinese officers boarded the ship to conduct a “forced” inspection which lasted about half an hour… Continue reading Chinese Coast Guard Forcibly Inspects Taiwanese Boat
Russia Puts Estonian Prime Minister on Wanted List
(Featured Image provided by POOL/VIA REUTERS) Recently, the Russian government under the leadership of Vladimir Putin, has put the prime minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas, as well as state officials of other Baltic countries on a wanted list. When the Russian invasion of Ukraine initially started, Moscow was quick to… Continue reading Russia Puts Estonian Prime Minister on Wanted List
“World’s Coolest Dictator” Nayib Bukele wins El Salvador Presidential Election
(Photo provided by AP Photo/Salvador Melendez) Nayib Bukele, self-proclaimed “world’s coolest dictator,” has won the El Salvadoran Presidential election in a landslide victory. By such a landslide, in fact, that Bukele went on to describe his win as a “victory with the biggest difference between first and second place in… Continue reading “World’s Coolest Dictator” Nayib Bukele wins El Salvador Presidential Election
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years over revealing State Secrets
(Photo provided by K.M. Chaudary/Associated Press) Imran Khan, a former cricket player and former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been sentenced to ten years in jail over revealing state secrets Khan, already serving a three-year sentence after being convicted of corruption and having been ousted as PM earlier in 2022,… Continue reading Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years over revealing State Secrets
NASA Discovers Asteroid Heading Towards Germany
No, this is not a movie or fictional story, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has discovered an asteroid and predicted its impact point. Although small, NASA still utilized its asteroid prediction technology to determine where it would strike. On January 21, 2024, at 1:32 am in Germany, an… Continue reading NASA Discovers Asteroid Heading Towards Germany
Japan becomes Fifth country to land on the Moon, fueling talks of new Space Race
Recently, Japan’s space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), successfully landed a spacecraft on the surface of the moon, becoming the fifth country to land on the lunar surface after the United States, the Soviet Union, India, and China landed on the moon. This small group of countries has… Continue reading Japan becomes Fifth country to land on the Moon, fueling talks of new Space Race
Protests in Germany following secret Far-Right meeting
Featured Photo provided by Frank Hammerschmidt/dpa via AP Recently, there have been protests across Germany over revelations about a meeting between senior members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The AfD was originally founded in 2013 by former members of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU), a major… Continue reading Protests in Germany following secret Far-Right meeting
North Korea to no longer seek reunification with South
(Photo provided by Korean Central News Agency / Korea News Service via AP) In a speech at the Supreme People’s Assembly, the Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, stated that the eventual reunification of the Korean Peninsula is no longer possible and that South Korea should now be… Continue reading North Korea to no longer seek reunification with South
Norway Approves Controversial Deep-Sea Mining
(Featured photo provided by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate and Norwegian Government) Norway’s Parliament recently voted on Tuesday, January 9, to approve the controversial practice of deep-sea mining in select parts of the Norwegian Sea. Throughout history, Norway has primarily relied on the ocean for its economy, initially relying on fishing… Continue reading Norway Approves Controversial Deep-Sea Mining
How Technology Affects Sports
The world of sports, teams, and individuals, has been expanding in every direction. That expansion has seen many technological innovations specifically for sports. An innovation used by 60 soccer leagues around the world and the National Football League (NFL) is the Video Assisted Refereeing (VAR). Created by the Royal Netherlands… Continue reading How Technology Affects Sports
Argentina to Devalue the Peso
(Featured Photo provided by Getty Images) Just days after Argentina swore in a new President, its peso will be devalued by over 50% in a desperate measure to ease the country’s struggling economy. The new conversion rate will decrease from 800 pesos per $1 to 365 per $1. The President… Continue reading Argentina to Devalue the Peso
Ex-Peruvian President Granted Release by Peru Court
(Featured photo provided by Mariana Bazo/Reuters) In a ruling by the Peruvian constitutional court, former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori was granted an “immediate” humanitarian release from his 25-year sentence. Fujimori was originally granted a pardon by then President of Peru, Pedro Pablo Kucynski, in 2017. However, facing pressure from the… Continue reading Ex-Peruvian President Granted Release by Peru Court
UK PM Rishi Sunak cancels meeting with Greek PM over Parthenon Sculptures
On Monday, November 27th, the Prime Minister (PM) of the United Kingdom (UK), Rishi Sunak, suddenly canceled a meeting he was to have with Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday. According to the British Broadcasting Service (BBC), this was due to comments made by Mitsotakis on British television on Sunday… Continue reading UK PM Rishi Sunak cancels meeting with Greek PM over Parthenon Sculptures
Rainbow Bridge Crash
The day before Thanksgiving, travel between New York and Canada was halted due to a fatal car crash on the Rainbow Bridge. The explosion closed the bridge and the other three border crossings for 36 hours. On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, a New York couple driving in their car crashed… Continue reading Rainbow Bridge Crash
NASA’s Cold Atom Laboratory
As something usually heard in science-fiction movies. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) might have opened the possibility of having quantum tools in space. The Cold Atom Laboratory at NASA on the International Space Station (ISS) is used to freeze atoms to around -400 degrees Fahrenheit, which sets the… Continue reading NASA’s Cold Atom Laboratory
Filipina Journalist Released from Jail after almost 7 years
(Featured Photo provided by AFP / Ted Aljibe) After being in jail for over six years, Leila De Lima, a Filipina journalist, has been granted bail on the order of a Philippine court. She was one of the most vocal and well-known critics of former Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte and… Continue reading Filipina Journalist Released from Jail after almost 7 years
Prime Minister of Portugal Resigns after Corruption Probe
(Featured photo provided by Ana Brigida / AP) Recently, the Prime Minister (PM) of Portugal, António Costa, suddenly resigned after many of his fellow government officials were under investigation for corruption. In a televised address on November 7, Costa, who’s been in power since 2015, said he was “surprised” that he would… Continue reading Prime Minister of Portugal Resigns after Corruption Probe
Venezuelan Primary Results Suspended by Nation’s Top Court
Recently, Venezuela’s Supreme Justice Tribunal suspended the result of an opposition party’s presidential primary election earlier this month. The ruling comes after an announcement by Venezuela’s attorney general that the primaries, which were held independently without government oversight, were under investigation over allegations of financial fraud and conspiracy. The ruling… Continue reading Venezuelan Primary Results Suspended by Nation’s Top Court
Chinese Coast Guard Rams into Philippine Ships
This Sunday, October 25, 2023, the Armed Forces of the Philippines caught footage of a Chinese Coast Guard ship ramming into a Philippine Coast Guard ship along with a supply boat it was escorting in a contested coral shoal (The Second Thomas Shoal) in the South China Sea. According to… Continue reading Chinese Coast Guard Rams into Philippine Ships
Opposition wins Poland’s Parliamentary Election
(Featured Photo provided by Janef Skarzynski, AFP) After a polarizing election on Sunday, the exit polls have shown that the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) Party failed to gain a majority in Poland’s parliamentary election. Since the party gained the presidency and won the parliamentary elections in 2015, it had… Continue reading Opposition wins Poland’s Parliamentary Election
Why Space is Fascinating
From the beginning, humankind has been studying space, whether from a telescope on Earth or one in deep space. We have found planets in other solar systems “habitable zones” but still have numerous theories on whether extraterrestrial life could be possible. Many other theories go hand-in-hand while several others repel… Continue reading Why Space is Fascinating
Protests in Guatemala turn Violent after 8 days
(Featured Photo provided by Jeff Abbott/Al Jazeera) Riot police in Guatemala have now begun to clear roadblocks by protesters that have been going on for over a week. This measure comes after an increase in violence by protesters, who had been peaceful up until Monday. Masked men were seen throwing… Continue reading Protests in Guatemala turn Violent after 8 days
Northern Lights Shine Brighter
Something dazzling is happening near the North Pole, and it could escalate. The Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights, are at their brightest and are expected to get even brighter. The Northern Lights have been breaking the forecasts for when and where to see them. Seen from… Continue reading Northern Lights Shine Brighter
Armenia joins ICC, much to Russia’s contempt
(Featured Photo provided by Karen Minasyan/AFP) Armenia’s parliament recently voted to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) by ratifying its founding statute. Doing so also compels the country to comply with the court’s jurisdiction, including its arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. As stated by a spokeswoman for the… Continue reading Armenia joins ICC, much to Russia’s contempt
Canada House Speaker resigns after accidentally inviting Nazi veteran
(Photo provided by Sean Kilpatrick/AP) Recently, the speaker of Canada’s House of Commons, Anthony Rota, has resigned after accidentally inviting a Nazi veteran to a special session of parliament. On Friday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a speech at the House of Commons, Canadian lawmakers gave the veteran, 98-year-old… Continue reading Canada House Speaker resigns after accidentally inviting Nazi veteran
Canada PM Justin Trudeau expels Indian diplomat over murder of Sikh Leader
(Featured Photo provided by Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP) Canada, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, expelled an Indian diplomat on Monday over claims that the country is tied to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijiar back in June. On Monday, Trudeau announced that Canadian intelligence was investigating “credible”… Continue reading Canada PM Justin Trudeau expels Indian diplomat over murder of Sikh Leader
Lula goes back on suggestion that Putin would not be arrested at G20 summit
(Featured Photo provided by Xinhua/Shutterstock) Recently, the President of Brazil, Lula de Silva, defaulted on previous suggestions in which he stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not be arrested if he were to come to Brazil for an upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit. Over war crimes committed by… Continue reading Lula goes back on suggestion that Putin would not be arrested at G20 summit
Hong Kong flooded by largest amount of rainfall on Record
Within the last 24 hours, the City of Hong Kong has been flooded with a never-before-recorded 6.2 inches of rain between 11 pm and Midnight on Thursday local time. The rainfall comes about five days after Typhoon Saola, originally a Super typhoon, had struck Hong Kong last weekend. It brought… Continue reading Hong Kong flooded by largest amount of rainfall on Record
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to meet with Putin
(Featured Photo provided by KREMLIN HANDOUT VIA GETTY IMAGES) According to recent statements by United States (U.S.) officials, Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un may attend a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in order to deepen ties and exchange goods. Since Russia invaded Ukraine last year in… Continue reading North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to meet with Putin
Libyan Foreign Minister forced to flee country after meeting with Israel
(Featured Image provided by Ryad Kramdi/AFP/Getty Images) Recently, the Foreign Minister for Libya’s Tripoli-based government, Najla el-Mangoush, was forced to flee to Türkiye after it was leaked that she had met with an Israeli diplomat. Israel’s own Foreign Minister, Eli Cohen, announced on Sunday that he had secretly met up… Continue reading Libyan Foreign Minister forced to flee country after meeting with Israel
First Landing on the Moon’s South Pole
Humankind has gone to the moon and back more than a few times, although this time, it’s different. On August 23, 2023, India made history by being the first to land on the South Pole of the moon, where there is believed to be frozen water. Although, it was not… Continue reading First Landing on the Moon’s South Pole
Srettha Thavisin elected as new Thai PM
(Featured image provided by Peerapon Boonyakiat/SOPA Images/Getty Images) On Tuesday, August 22, both houses of Thailand’s parliament recently voted in real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin as the country’s new Prime Minister (PM). Before becoming a tycoon, Srettha received education in both the United Kingdom and the United States, where he… Continue reading Srettha Thavisin elected as new Thai PM
Powerful Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
By: Jackson Way Recently, both Turkey and Syria experienced a series of earthquakes that had devastating effects. It was very harsh on both countries. The initial earthquake, which occurred on February 6, 2023, it had a magnitude of 7.8. Its epicenter was in the Defne district of Turkey’s Hatay province… Continue reading Powerful Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Niger, rocked by Military coup, faces ECOWAS Intervention
The African country of Niger was recently rocked by a military coup last month that saw democratically-elected Nigerien president Mohamed Bazoum removed from office and replaced with a military junta. The junta, which is currently led by Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of both the Nigerien presidential guard and (currently) head of… Continue reading Niger, rocked by Military coup, faces ECOWAS Intervention
Behind the Scenes of a Film Production
On the screen, we see the outcome of special effects and good acting. However, behind the scenes, there are many people working on the special effects, with hundreds of takes for the actors and actresses to perfect the scenes, and many more people working towards one production. On each movie,… Continue reading Behind the Scenes of a Film Production
Opposition Party beats ruling military party in Thailand General Elections
Move Forward Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat in Bangkok on May 14 (Featured photo provided by Jack Taylor/AFP via Getty Images) Recently, in the 2023 Thai general election that took place on May 14, Move Foward, an anti-military opposition party, won the majority of the votes. This means… Continue reading Opposition Party beats ruling military party in Thailand General Elections
Australia to crack down on vaping among youths
(Featured Image provided by Martin Ollman/Getty Images) The Australian government will ban the recreational use of e-cigarettes, reinforcing a law it has that makes them only obtainable through pharmacy prescriptions. The reason for this crackdown is due to the increasing use of e-cigs among Australian youth. According to the country’s… Continue reading Australia to crack down on vaping among youths
Chinese ambassador to France suggests former Soviet states aren’t sovereign
Lu Shaye (pictured) is China’s ambassador to France (Photo provided by Benoit Tessier/Reuters/Files) Recently, China’s ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, made remarks which had Europe outraged and China trying to distance itself from him. Last week, in an interview with the French network La Chaîne Info (LCI), Lu was asked… Continue reading Chinese ambassador to France suggests former Soviet states aren’t sovereign
Brazil’s Lula condemns invasion, calls for peace talks by neutral countries
(Featured image provided by REUTERS/UESLEI MARCELINO) On Tuesday, April 18th, Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula de Silva, condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling it a “violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity.” However, while Lula does express support for an eventual peaceful resolution to the war, other comments he’s made about the… Continue reading Brazil’s Lula condemns invasion, calls for peace talks by neutral countries
Leaked U.S. document alleges Egypt to supply Russia with rockets
(Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, visit missile cruiser Moskva in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, back on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. (Photo provided by Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) Many United States (U.S.) government documents were recently leaked and shared… Continue reading Leaked U.S. document alleges Egypt to supply Russia with rockets
St Petersburg Café Explosion kills Russian Blogger, injures 42 others
Recently, a large explosion in Russia’s second-largest city, Saint Petersburg, killed Russian blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in a small cafe while he was hosting a public event. The explosion also injured 40-50 other people, with the Russian government reporting that 24 people were hospitalized as a result of the explosion. The… Continue reading St Petersburg Café Explosion kills Russian Blogger, injures 42 others
Artemis II Astronaut Crew
The Artemis mission to land the first person of color and woman on the moon has officially launched. The first part of the mission, Artemis l, launched on November 16, 2022, which means Artemis ll can be started. The first step of it though is to introduce the astronauts who… Continue reading Artemis II Astronaut Crew
Italy proposes new bill banning English in official communications
(Featured Photo provided by Times Now) After recently banning ChatGPT and laboratory-produced food from the country, Italy could now be looking towards doing the same for foreign languages, specifically English. Proposed by Fabio Rampelli, a politician and member of Italy’s far-right party, Brothers of Italy, this bill, if passed, would… Continue reading Italy proposes new bill banning English in official communications
Hungary and Türkiye approve Finland’s ascension to NATO, but hold off on approving Sweden
Recently, the Parliament and government of Hungary under the presidency of Viktor Orban approved a Finnish bid to be accepted into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a large military alliance that has existed since the end of World War II. However, both the Hungarian and Turkish governments have refused… Continue reading Hungary and Türkiye approve Finland’s ascension to NATO, but hold off on approving Sweden
Protests in France over Pension Reform Bill
(Featured Image provided by AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) For weeks, protests have been ongoing in France, and they’re not showing any signs of halting soon. These protests come after the Borne government, led by French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne and French President Emmanuel Macron, proposed a 2023 pension reform bill that… Continue reading Protests in France over Pension Reform Bill
Protests erupt in Georgia over foreign agents bill
(Photo provided by Zurab Tsertsvadze / Associated Press) Recently, the Parliament of the Republic of Georgia just passed the first reading of a draft law regarding “foreign agents.” Under this new law, any organization receiving more than 20% of its funding from external, non-state sources would need to register as… Continue reading Protests erupt in Georgia over foreign agents bill
Russia Suspends New START Nuclear Treaty with United States
Recently, the Russian Federation under the leadership of Vladimir Putin has suspended their “New START” nuclear treaty with the United States under the presidency of Joe Biden. The “New START” treaty, as defined by the US Department of State, “enhances U.S national security by placing verifiable limits on all Russian-deployed… Continue reading Russia Suspends New START Nuclear Treaty with United States
Cambodia’s last independent media outlet shut down by the Prime Minister
(Featured Image provided by REUTERS/Johanna Geron) Recently, Voice of Democracy (VOD), one of Cambodia’s last independent and non-state-controlled media outlets, was just shut down by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. Originally launched in 2003, the Phnom Penh-based radio station was run by the nongovernmental organization Cambodian Center for Independent Media… Continue reading Cambodia’s last independent media outlet shut down by the Prime Minister
Chinese Spy Ballon: The Incident and its Fallout
(Featured Photo provided by Javier Zarracina/USA Today) Just last week, a massive white balloon presumed to be a Chinese spy balloon was spotted off the Californian coast. It had been floating around North America for a few days at that point, having arrived at the Aleutian Islands chain in Alaska… Continue reading Chinese Spy Ballon: The Incident and its Fallout
Israel launches drone strike on Iranian military plant
(Featured photo provided by WANA/Reuters) Recently, explosions occurred at a military factory in Isfahan, a city in central Iran, on Sunday. Nearby, a fire had also started at a fuel refinery in Northwestern Iran around 11:30 pm local time. The Iranian defense ministry has stated that drones carried out these… Continue reading Israel launches drone strike on Iranian military plant
Ukraine Receives Western Tanks, Potential Effect on War Effort
On Wednesday, several western countries and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) confirmed that they will be sending Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) to Ukraine. Tanks in the package include Leopard 2 MBTs (German) and M1A1 Abrams MBTs (United States). Sources from CNN familiar with the ongoing American deliberations… Continue reading Ukraine Receives Western Tanks, Potential Effect on War Effort
Supporters of Ex Brazilian President Storm Capital and State Institutions
Supporters of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsanaro recently stormed the National Congress of Brazil and the Três Poderes Plaza (Three Powers Plaza) in Brasilia, the nation’s capital. Protestors attacked and successfully entered the National Congress, Supreme Court, and Presidential Palace after overwhelming security forces who were sent to protect the… Continue reading Supporters of Ex Brazilian President Storm Capital and State Institutions
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
On October 22, 2022, about 800 guests gathered at Aotea Center in Auckland, New Zealand to watch the FIFA Womens’ World Cup Draw. The 29 teams that qualified to play in the Women’s World Cup will compete in July 2023. This will also go down in history as the first… Continue reading 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Top 10 Cities with the best Public Transport
Public transportation is one of the most important things concerning living quality in cities. Not everyone can afford a car, and walking is sometimes just too tiring. Moreover, public transportation also helps lessen pollution of the environment, as more people use the same vehicle to get around. It’s also safer,… Continue reading Top 10 Cities with the best Public Transport
Russia War Crimes document circulating in EU, opposed by ICC chief prosecutor
Recently, a draft has been going around a United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York for a Nuremberg-like tribunal to hold Russia responsible for all the war crimes it has committed in its war on Ukraine. Ever since the invasion of Ukraine began on February 24th this year under the… Continue reading Russia War Crimes document circulating in EU, opposed by ICC chief prosecutor
FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals
With the last two matches of Round 16 of the World Cup happening December 6, 2022, at 10 am and 2 pm Eastern Time (EST) the Quarter-finals are coming soon. In Round 16, many events happened. The first game of Round 16 was the Netherlands versus the United States. With… Continue reading FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals
China COVID-19 Lockdown force government to loosen restrictions
In China’s Xinjiang Province, protests have erupted in recent weeks over the Chinese government’s strict enforcement of its COVID-19 policies. Rumors began spreading after a fire in the capital city of the Xinjiang Province, Ürümqi, killed 10 Ürümqi residents and injured many more. Video of the fire captured by nearby… Continue reading China COVID-19 Lockdown force government to loosen restrictions
2022 FIFA World Cup
Starting on November 21, 2022, 32 international men’s soccer teams will compete in the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup. Although, this year, the World Cup will be this winter in one of the hottest countries on Earth instead of the usual time during the summer. One of… Continue reading 2022 FIFA World Cup
Drug Cartel responsible for 1/3 of all cocaine trade in Europe has been taken down
(Featured image provided by REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo) Recently, law enforcement authorities from six different countries joined together to take down a major cartel in Europe which is allegedly responsible for a third of all cocaine trading in the continent. Europol, the European Union’s (EU) government crime agency, said on Monday… Continue reading Drug Cartel responsible for 1/3 of all cocaine trade in Europe has been taken down
Mass Protests in Mexico against overhaul of democracy
On Sunday, tens of thousands of people all across Mexico took to the streets in protest at what they believe to be an overhaul of democracy. This comes after Congress began discussing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s plan to reform the Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE), the country’s election authority, last… Continue reading Mass Protests in Mexico against overhaul of democracy
Russia abandons Kherson city, Ukraine Skeptical
Recently in Ukraine, the Russian government and armed forces announced that they would be withdrawing their armed forces to the East bank of the Dnipro river. Russian General Sergei Surovikin, who announced the withdrawal, cited multiple reasons for the withdrawal, including a worsening supply situation on the West bank of… Continue reading Russia abandons Kherson city, Ukraine Skeptical
Philippine Prison Chief charged for murder of a journalist
(Featured photo provided by Dante Diosina Jr. / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Recently, police in the Philippines have accused the country’s Chief of Prisons, Gerald Bantag (and his associates) of being responsible for the death of a journalist last month. Percival Mabasa, a 63-year-old journalist who also went by… Continue reading Philippine Prison Chief charged for murder of a journalist
Nancy Pelosi’s Husband harmed in Hammer Attack at San Francisco Home
Recently, Vice President Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked in their San Francisco home by a man named David DePape. Pelosi’s residence was broken into on Friday by Depape after he smashed the back patio entrance’s glass with a hammer. After gaining entry to the house, instead of finding… Continue reading Nancy Pelosi’s Husband harmed in Hammer Attack at San Francisco Home
Lula wins the Brazilian Presidential Election
(Featured image provided by DANILO MARTINS YOSHIOKA/ANADOLU AGENCY VIA GETTY IMAGES) After a very tight election this Sunday, Luiz Inácio da Silva, also known as “Lula” to Brazilians, just won the office of the President of Brazil. This win marks a return of leftist power to Brazil, as the previous… Continue reading Lula wins the Brazilian Presidential Election
Russia secretly works on occupied NPP while accusing Ukraine of “Dirty Bomb” Plot
The defense minister of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu, recently made several phone calls to the defense ministries of the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), France, and Turkey; alleging that Ukraine was posed to launch a so-called “dirty bomb”. The UK, US, and France almost immediately denied the allegations,… Continue reading Russia secretly works on occupied NPP while accusing Ukraine of “Dirty Bomb” Plot
Norway arrests suspected Russian Spy who posed as a Brazilian Researcher
(Featured Image provided by The Guardian) Recently, Norway’s domestic security agency arrested a man who is suspected to be a Russian spy on Monday, October 24, 2022. The suspect, José Assis Giammaria, is supposedly a Brazilian national who worked at the University of Tromsø as a researcher. According to the… Continue reading Norway arrests suspected Russian Spy who posed as a Brazilian Researcher
Retired American Military Generals taking Arab Military Positions
A recent article by the Washington Post has revealed that around 500 former military generals, members, and officers from the American military have been taking up job offers from several Persian Gulf and North African countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The jobs have been related… Continue reading Retired American Military Generals taking Arab Military Positions
Schoolgirl in Iran beaten to death after not singing pro-regime song
(Featured Image provided by Wikipedia) Recently, 16-year-old schoolgirl Asra Panahi died on October 13, 2022, after Iranian police raided her school and beat her to death after she refused to sing a song praising Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The incident occurred last Thursday at the Shahed Girls High… Continue reading Schoolgirl in Iran beaten to death after not singing pro-regime song
Indonesian Human Crush at FC Match kills 131
131 people (or more) were recently killed during an association football match at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in the Malang Regency, Indonesia. The crush reportedly started during a riot by 3,000 fans of the home team at that game, Arema Football Club (FC). Arema FC had lost the match to the… Continue reading Indonesian Human Crush at FC Match kills 131
North Korea launches missile over Northern Japan
For the first time in over five years, North Korea launched a ballistic missile over Japan just this Tuesday early in the morning. The missile, a Hwasong-12 IRBM (intermediate-range ballistic missile), flew around 2858 miles (4600 kilometers), which is also far enough to reach the United States island territory of… Continue reading North Korea launches missile over Northern Japan
Japan demands apology after its ambassador in Russia blindfolded and interrogated
(Featured photo provided by David Mareuil/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) Japan summoned Russia’s ambassador in Tokyo to demand they immediately make an apology after one of Japan’s diplomats was allegedly blindfolded and interrogated in Vladivostock, Russia. According to Japan’s foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, a Japanese consul based in Vladivostock by the name… Continue reading Japan demands apology after its ambassador in Russia blindfolded and interrogated
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to be investigated for sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
(Featured Image provided by Luis Santana/AP) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is being investigated for his connections to an incident that happened last Wednesday, September 14, 2022, involving 50 migrants from Venezuela. These migrants were initially staying at a shelter in San Antonio, Texas, when they were approached by a woman… Continue reading Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to be investigated for sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Anti-Royalist arrests spark protest over Free Speech
Two men were recently arrested in Scotland during separate processions for the coffin containing the now-deceased Queen Elizabeth II and during her son’s ascension to the throne, King Charles III. King Charles was leading the procession for his mother’s coffin through Edinburgh, Scotland when mid-procession, one Anti-Royalist protester was spotted… Continue reading Anti-Royalist arrests spark protest over Free Speech
William Ruto sworn in as Kenya’s fifth president
On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 55-year-old William Ruto was sworn in as the official 5th president of Kenya after winning the August 9th election by a very narrow margin. Moreover, he also had to deal with a challenge made to the Supreme Court by his opponent, Raila Odinga, to reject… Continue reading William Ruto sworn in as Kenya’s fifth president
James Webb Telescope Takes First Photo of Distant World
The theory of new worlds might have just been confirmed by the James Webb Space Telescope from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The telescope captured the exoplanet, HIP 65426 b, which is at least 6 times larger than Jupiter. The exoplanet is also a gas-giant, so it couldn’t… Continue reading James Webb Telescope Takes First Photo of Distant World
Johnson Resigns, New British Prime Minister Ordained
After the resignation of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier this year, several weeks later, a replacement Prime Minister was appointed by a cabinet. Liz Truss was named the new British Prime Minister after meeting with the Queen of England on Tuesday at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Boris… Continue reading Johnson Resigns, New British Prime Minister Ordained
VP of Argentina survives Assassination Attempt
The vice president of Argentina, Cristina Fernandez, just survived an assassination attempt last Thursday, September 1, 2022, due to sheer luck. Supporters of the vice president gathered around her home in Buenos Aires last week to show support in face of a prosecutor calling for Fernandez to be given a… Continue reading VP of Argentina survives Assassination Attempt
Ukraine Begins Southern Offensive around Kherson
Recently, the government of Ukraine under President Vlodymr Zelensky announced that their long-anticipated Southern Counter Offensive against Russian forces around the Kherson area had “begun in full force.’ Ukrainian forces were reportedly shelling Russian positions around Kherson and Chernihiv early yesterday morning, as they attempted to soften up Russian defensives… Continue reading Ukraine Begins Southern Offensive around Kherson
“Man of the Hole” dies, completing a decades-long genocide
Recently, a native man indigenous to the Brazilian Amazon was found dead by the Fundação Nacional do Índio (Funai), a Brazilian indigenous conservation agency. He had no known name and was simply referred to as Índio do Buraco, or “Man of the Hole” since he had been observed to… Continue reading “Man of the Hole” dies, completing a decades-long genocide
Former Prime Minister of Australia Investigated by Government
The Prime Minister of Australia, recently elected Anthony Albanese, has opened an investigation into former government ministers who were present under the last Australian administration, which was led by Scott Morrison. Former PM Morrison had recently given himself several administrative positions within the Australian government between 2020-2021, without the knowledge… Continue reading Former Prime Minister of Australia Investigated by Government
Former PM of Pakistan Imran Khan charged for terrorism
Pakistani police have charged former Pakistani prime minister and cricket star Imran Khan with terrorism, on accounts of him causing increased political tension in the country after he was kicked out of office in April. On Saturday, August 20, 2022, Khan gave a speech in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, to his… Continue reading Former PM of Pakistan Imran Khan charged for terrorism
Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida shakes up cabinet following controversial political ties
After recent controversy surrounding potential ties to the Unification Church, the Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, has decided to shuffle up his cabinet, a government body of highly elected officials that advise the Prime Minister. It all started about a month ago after the assassination of former Prime Minister… Continue reading Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida shakes up cabinet following controversial political ties
Doughnuts Around the World
Donuts, the perfect breakfast on the go or a “pick-me-up” after a long day of school or work. There’s the classical glazed, chocolate or strawberry frosting with or without sprinkles. However, there are many other varieties of the doughy treat around the world. The doughy pastry is so popular, it… Continue reading Doughnuts Around the World
Azov Battalion surrenders in Mariupol
Recently, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that the besieged city of Mariupol, specifically the Azov Battalion inside of the bunkers under the Azovstal Steel Plant, surrendered to Russian forces, and evacuated the nuclear bunkers underneath the Azovstal plant. Ukrainian forces had been trapped inside of the… Continue reading Azov Battalion surrenders in Mariupol
Colombia Legalized Abortions for the First 24 Weeks of Pregnancy
By: Tricia Desroches Columbia has legalized abortions for up to 24 weeks. They were legalized on February 21, 2022. Columbia used to be a very conservative country with a majority of the country having strong Catholic beliefs. Before 2006 abortions were completely banned. Since abortions were illegal, women found hazardous… Continue reading Colombia Legalized Abortions for the First 24 Weeks of Pregnancy
“Bongbong” to win Philippines presidential election
Ferdinand Marcos Jr, better known as “Bongbong” to the Filipinos as well as the son of the late dictator Marcos Sr, is set to win the Philippines’ presidential election according to some unofficial results. 95% of the total votes have been counted so far, and Bongbong had an astonishing lead… Continue reading “Bongbong” to win Philippines presidential election
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