Millions in North America Anticipate Eclipse Madness NEW YORK — Eclipse fever is reaching a boiling point. As the Moon prepares to block the Sun’s light on Monday, millions across North America are gearing up to witness around four minutes of total darkness. For some, this celestial event presents a unique opportunity for groundbreaking scientific ...
Battle Against Right-Wing Populism: German Chancellor Issues Warning In a powerful address to center-left European parties gathering in Bucharest, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sounded the alarm on the dangers posed by right-wing populists. The stage is set for the upcoming elections for the European Parliament in June, and Scholz did not hold back in his ...
Japan at a “Historic Turning Point” in Defense Policy TOKYO — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan sat down with CNN to discuss the country’s changing defense posture in response to escalating geopolitical tensions. He described the current situation as a “historic turning point,” citing Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, ...
Populist Peter Pellegrini Elected President of Slovakia In a surprising turn of events, Peter Pellegrini, a populist figure, has emerged victorious in the presidential election in Slovakia, taking over from the liberal Zuzana Caputova. Pellegrini, aged 48, managed to secure 53% of the vote, defeating his opponent, the pro-Western Ivan Korčok, a former diplomat. A ...
Authoritarian Powers Aligned Against Western Democracies, Says NATO Chief By Laura Kuenssberg In an exclusive interview with the BBC, NATO head Jens Stoltenberg raised concerns about an emerging “alliance of authoritarian powers” comprising Russia, Iran, China, and North Korea. Stoltenberg emphasized the increasing alignment of these nations against Western democracies. Stoltenberg expressed confidence that NATO ...
Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Arrested in The Hague Protest THE HAGUE — Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been taken into custody by Dutch authorities during a protest in The Hague. The 21-year-old joined a large group of demonstrators marching against fossil fuel subsidies on Saturday. Tensions escalated as police, including officers on horseback, tried ...
LONDON FLIGHTS GROUNDED AS STORM KATHLEEN HITS UK LONDON — Dozens of flights have been cancelled as Storm Kathleen brings strong winds and the warmest day of the year so far to the UK. About 140 flights departing and arriving at UK airports were canceled after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for ...
Protesters Demand Netanyahu’s Resignation and Early Elections TEL AVIV — Demonstrators flooded the streets of Tel Aviv, Caesarea, and Haifa on Saturday, raising their voices in unison to demand the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and immediate elections. Amidst the chants and calls for change, protesters also urged for the safe return of ...
British Navy Seizes £17m Worth of Drugs in Caribbean Operations LONDON — In a daring display of maritime prowess, British sailors, Royal Marines, and a US Coast Guard team aboard HMS Trent intercepted a smuggling speedboat in the Caribbean Sea. Successful Drug Busts by HMS Trent The Royal Navy has made significant strides in combating ...
NYC Police Department to Pay $17.5 Million in Hijab Removal Case NEW YORK — In a landmark class action case, New York’s police department has agreed to pay $17.5 million (£14 million) following a lawsuit led by two Muslim women who were forced to remove their hijabs while having mugshots taken. The case, filed in ...
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