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Rare monkeypox outbreak: What you need to know
The World Health Organization (WHO) is reportedly convening an emergency meeting as more and more countries discover cases of rare monkeypox. With the US government already buying up a potential vaccine against the disease, here’s
Biden mixes up president’s name
US President Joe Biden mixed up the names of the current and former South Korean leaders during a trip to tech giant Samsung’s chip manufacturing plant in Pyeongtaek on Friday. He thanked “President Moon” before
Video about baby formula scarcity goes viral
A confrontation in a US department store illustrates the impact of the vital product’s scarcity A viral video on TikTok, said to be filmed at a Massachusetts Target, allegedly highlights the issue of baby formula
WHO convenes emergency meeting over rare disease outbreak – media
The international health watchdog summons experts to discuss the rapid spread of monkeypox, the Telegraph reports The latest spread of the monkeypox virus has prompted The World Health Organization (WHO) to convene an emergency meeting,
Stabbing in Norway leaves 3 injured, one in critical condition
Police in Norway responded to a stabbing incident that left three people injured, one seriously. The attack took place in Nore og Uvdal, 85 km from Oslo, according to a police tweet on Friday. Norwegian authorities labeled
US buys millions of vaccine doses for new virus
Officials have rushed to secure vaccines as cases of the rare monkeypox virus continue to crop up in the US and Europe The US health authorities have signed a deal for $119 million in vaccine
Canada reveals Huawei decision
The country’s 5G networks will be formally closed to two major Chinese telecom firms, officials said The authorities in Canada will not allow Chinese companies Huawei or ZTE to use the country’s growing 5G telecommunications
Kamala Harris stands up for ‘personal decisions’
With high court poised to strike down abortion as constitutional right, VP warns of government interference in private matters After a year of finding no fault with Covid-19 vaccine mandates, Vice President Kamala Harris is
US miscounts population, costing one party Congress seats and funding
The US Census Bureau has released a report revealing significant population miscounts in 14 states – only after the erroneous figures were used to divvy up congressional representation and federal funding parameters for the next
School official to host ‘Queer Youth Open Mic Night’ at her sex shop
A Washington state school board director plans to hold an event for children at her ‘all-ages’ sex shop A school board director in Washington state, who also happens to own an all-ages sex shop, plans
Twitter to enhance censorship over Ukraine
Posts about Ukraine conflict will be labeled or removed if “experts” designate them as “misinformation” Twitter rolled out an update to its “crisis misinformation policy” on Thursday, saying it will put a warning label on
German MPs limit privileges of ex-leader
Gerhard Schroeder has lost funding for his office and staff, but gets to keep his pension The budget committee of the Bundestag voted on Thursday to stop funding former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder’s staff and offices.
George Bush’s Iraq slip when slamming Putin is perfect irony
Former US President George W. Bush made an embarrassing gaffe, perhaps a Freudian slip, when speaking on the importance of democracy and threats to democracy from abroad, and taking aim specifically at Russia. “Russian elections
Fresh cases of rare monkeypox located
The US and European countries like Spain, Portugal, the UK, Italy, and Sweden confirmed cases of monkeypox, a rare African disease, this Thursday. Doctors at Spallanzani hospital in Rome said they had diagnosed one person
Turkey names conditions for U-turn on Finland and Sweden’s NATO bid – media
The Nordic countries will be required to condemn “terrorist organizations” and extradite their members to Turkey After blocking Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession talks, Turkish media reported on Thursday that Ankara has drawn up a
Senate votes on key office in Ukraine
After a three-year delay, the US Embassy in Kiev is set to have a duly confirmed ambassador in charge instead of a temporary chargé d’affaires. On Wednesday, the US Senate approved Bridget Brink, who currently
Pfizer vaccine boosters approved for younger age group
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to administer Pfizer vaccine boosters to children aged between 5 and 11, citing data collected in ongoing trials. The agency skipped an advisory
‘I’m wondering when we voted to go to war?’ – US Congressman
Chip Roy accused his fellow lawmakers of waging a “proxy war” so they can “look all fancy with our blue and yellow ribbons” Congressman Chip Roy (R-Texas) has condemned House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer for
Disputed territory seeks NATO and EU membership
Kosovo wants to be part of EU and NATO, leader of Serbia’s breakaway province says in Washington Kosovo wishes to become a member of NATO and the European Union, the self-proclaimed republic’s prime minister Albin
US confirms first case of rare disease that spread in Europe
A Massachusetts man has been diagnosed with monkeypox after traveling to Canada, the Centers for Disease Control and Massachusetts Department of Public Health have confirmed on Wednesday. While the agencies are working with the man’s
UN chief calls for climate Marshall Plan
Antonio Guterres warns that business as usual will ‘incinerate our only home’ UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a moratorium on the use of oil, gas, and coal in favor of renewable energy, arguing
Another NATO leader voices opposition to Sweden and Finland
Following Turkey’s move, Croatia’s head-of-state also seeks a better deal with the bloc Croatian President Zoran Milanovic plans to instruct Ambassador Mario Nobilo, the country’s permanent representative to NATO, to block the accession of Finland
‘Plan B’ ready in case of nuclear test during Biden’s Asia visit
The US and South Korea have prepared for an “imminent” North Korea “provocation” Seoul and Washington have a “plan B” in case the DPRK chooses to conduct a nuclear test during US President Joe Biden’s
Shoplifting seagull wanted for knocking off Tesco
One crafty seagull has become such a skilled shoplifter it is believed to have pilfered some $375 (£300) worth of crisps in a single year from the Tesco in Paignton, England, local media reports revealed
EU to pay Ukraine’s budget
The European Union will fork out $9.5 billion to keep Ukraine afloat, as Washington told it to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed an aid package of 9 billion euros ($9.5
EU unveils rationing plan
The European Commission will encourage rationing and make solar panels mandatory in the move away from Russian energy European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday that the EU would raise its renewable
Britons brace for gloomy future as cost of living soars
Britons expect to continue struggling against a cost-of-living crisis, exacerbated by skyrocketing inflation and UK sanctions on Russia, according to a new survey. Many have adjusted their budgets and some have even skipped meals, the
US to retain ‘maximum pressure’ on Venezuela – media
Washington is reportedly willing to lift some penalties on Caracas, but will not abandon its sanctions-based policy The United States will continue to exert “maximum pressure” on Venezuela through sanctions, officials told multiple media outlets,
Turkey’s list of demands to NATO revealed by Bloomberg
Ankara’s threat to block Finland and Sweden’s bids reportedly has nothing to do with Russia Turkey’s list of demands for NATO and its prospective members Finland and Sweden includes the removal of sanctions imposed on
Company buying Trump’s social network warns investors
Special-purpose acquisition company Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC) has alerted potential investors that the man behind its prized product, former US President Donald Trump, has been associated with a long list of failed businesses ahead
Pentagon investigates itself, finds it did nothing wrong
Nobody will be held accountable for an airstrike that killed up to 64 civilians, a report states An internal Pentagon investigation has found that a 2019 airstrike that killed up to 64 civilians in Syria
Lawmaker arrested amid rape allegations
A Tory member of the British Parliament has been arrested, but will not be suspended from the party A British politician is under arrest and accused of numerous sexual offenses. Police arrested the Conservative Party
EU won’t let Ukraine run out of weapons – top diplomat
“The European Union will not let Ukraine run out of equipment,” EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told reporters on Tuesday in Brussels following a meeting of European defense ministers. The diplomat theorized that Russia
Western-backed coup foiled, government claims
A group of Malian officers attempted a coup last week with the help of a Western state, the government in Bamako has announced. While the military government did not name the alleged foreign culprit, the
Biden condemns ‘poison’ of white supremacy in Buffalo
The president proposed meeting the “venom” of racism with gun control and internet censorship President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned the racially-motivated attack on a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, as “simple and straightforward terrorism,”
Truth isn’t in the eye of the beholder, but it will be if Biden’s ‘Minister of Truth’ gets her way
Nina Jankowicz wants Twitter’s blue checks to edit your reality because you don’t care about theirs Director of America’s new Disinformation Governance Board Nina Jankowicz has big plans for social media. Is it because people
Finnish Parliament votes in favor of NATO membership
Finnish lawmakers voted on Tuesday in favor of requesting NATO membership. The vote came after parliament’s foreign affairs committee recommended the move due to a threat supposedly posed by Russian foreign policy to Europe. The
US announces steps to combat shortage of baby formula
The temporary move to allow imports will put more formula on store shelves in a few weeks, officials say The US will temporarily allow imports of baby formula from foreign producers in an effort to
Canada’s indigenous communities seek reparations from Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II should apologize and pay reparations for the Anglican Church’s role in Canada’s infamous residential school system, indigenous leaders say Canadian indigenous leaders and survivors of the residential school system plan to raise the
Biden sends US troops back to Somalia
An administration official said Trump’s decision was reversed due to a “heightened threat” from insurgents US President Joe Biden has agreed to send several hundred troops back to Somalia, reversing a move made in late
Austria makes pledge on neutral status
Vienna has no plans to change its non-aligned status, the country’s foreign minister has said Austria is not a NATO member and has no plans to become one in the near future, the nation’s foreign
Davos elites to rub shoulders with shamans
Despite ‘House of Psychedelics’ expo offering meditation, breathwork and “ecstatic dance,” organizers say there won’t be any drugs Business and political leaders meeting at the World Economic Forum’s Davos gathering this month will explore the
Hungary’s PM accuses EU of power abuse
Victor Orban pledged to steer his country away from the “suicidal waves” of the West Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban in a speech to lawmakers has accused Brussels of power abuse and has also pledged
Covid swindler takes $358,000, evades justice
A 24-year-old Japanese man has disappeared after appropriating the equivalent of $358,000 in Covid relief money, intended for all the households in the town of Abu, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The entire sum was wired to him
Soaring cost of living forces Poles to change lifestyles
With inflation surging beyond 12%, many Poles are keeping expenses to a minimum to get through each month, a survey shows Poland’s cost of living crisis is forcing people to cut back on restaurants and
Financial woes rising in EU following sanctions on Russia – polls
New polling suggests an increasingly bleak state of personal finance for Germans in the face of sanctions against Russia. The trend is echoed, albeit less severely, in France and Spain as the EU struggles to
Russia compares Ukraine, Finland & Sweden NATO ambitions
Unlike Kiev, Helsinki and Stockholm have no territorial disputes with Russia, the Kremlin press secretary says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has explained why the NATO aspirations of Ukraine were more concerning for Russia than those
Senator reveals when US could approve NATO bids
Washington intends to decide on Sweden and Finland’s applications “as rapidly as possible,” Republican minority leader vows Sweden and Finland’s applications to become members of the US-led NATO military bloc could be ratified by Washington
China tells G7 to mind its own business
Beijing rejects the group’s demand to halt support for Russia amid sweeping sanctions China has responded to the G7’s request that Beijing cease support for Russia amid extensive Western sanctions, stating that the country decides
Germany sets deadline for dropping Russian oil – Bloomberg
Berlin reportedly aims to find new oil suppliers and resolve logistical problems within six to seven months Germany plans to ditch Russian oil imports by the end of the year, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday,
Finns & Swedes won’t benefit from NATO – think-tank head
Helsinki and Stockholm are looking to join a “failed organization,” renowned peace researcher Jan Oberg warns NATO membership won’t make Finland and Sweden more secure, but would likely see them fighting somebody else’s wars and
Switzerland changes organ donation rules
In Switzerland, those who did not explicitly ‘opt out’ during their lifetimes would now be assumed to have consented to have their organs taken for transplant upon their deaths, following a referendum on Sunday. The
North Korea mobilizes military to battle epidemic
Health officials confirmed a total of 50 deaths and over 1.21 million cases of “fever” since late April North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has criticized top public health sector officials for their “irresponsible work attitude”
US ready to provide military support to new NATO hopefuls
Pentagon said that Russia’s warnings against Sweden and Finland’s alliance membership bids are “concerning” The United States is prepared, if needed, to provide Sweden and Finland with military support as these countries await NATO’s response
EU candidate accuses West of hypocrisy
The country’s president has asked why the West supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine but not that of Serbia Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said his “guts turn” when he hears Western countries talk about
Five reportedly killed at protests over soaring food prices
Unrest sweeps Iran over the government’s decision to slash food subsidies, causing a spike in consumer prices Protests sweeping Iran over surging food prices have left five people dead, according to media reports. Officials in
German chancellor reacts to ‘offended liverwurst’ remark by Ukrainian envoy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said there is no need to “overreact” to an insulting statement made by the Ukrainian ambassador to Berlin. Andrij Melnyk had earlier compared Scholz to an “offended liverwurst.” The chancellor
Sweden approves NATO membership bid
Sweden’s ruling Social Democratic Party has announced its support for the country’s NATO membership bid, following a similar move by the Finnish government. In a statement published on Sunday, the Social Democrats pledged “to work
NATO ‘confident’ of overcoming Turkey’s objections
Finland and Sweden will join the US-led military bloc despite concerns from Turkey, NATO’s deputy secretary general says NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana has said he is sure the organisation will be able to overcome
Finland officially decides to join NATO
The Nordic country’s bid to join the US-led military bloc now needs approval from parliament Finland has officially announced its intention of joining the NATO military alliance, the government announced on Sunday. During a cabinet meeting,
Germany proposes historic Autobahn measure
The measure will help to reduce Germany’s dependence on oil imports, regional environment ministers say Germany should introduce a motorway speed limit, regional environment ministers decided in a reportedly unanimous vote during a conference on
Supermarket massacre probed as hate crime
An 18-year-old suspect has been detained without bail on first-degree murder charges following a mass shooting at a supermarket in New York State, that authorities have described as a “hate crime” and “racially motivated violent extremism.”
Finland ‘not afraid’ of Russia – minister
There’s “no panic” in Helsinki over any “nasty” response to its NATO bid, says minister for European affairs Helsinki would strengthen NATO and bring a lot of “added value” to the US-led military alliance, claimed
Turkey clarifies position on Sweden’s and Finland’s NATO bid
Ankara is “not closing door” to the countries, but concerns about “terrorism” must be addressed, Turkish presidential aide said Turkey is not seeking to outright shoot down the accession of Sweden and Finland to the
Germany warns of ‘brutal’ hunger
Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine is to blame, the German foreign minister claims Skyrocketing food prices worldwide are the result of Russia pursuing a hybrid war strategy, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock claimed on Saturday
Intoxication ruled valid defense for violent crimes
Defendants accused of violent crimes like murder and sexual assault may use self-induced extreme intoxication – known as “non-mental disorder automatism” – as a defense in a criminal court, Canada’s Supreme Court decided on Friday.
India bans wheat exports
New Delhi had previously claimed it could “feed the world” in the wake of the conflict in Ukraine India has prohibited all exports of wheat with immediate effect, the country’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry
US sending fresh troops to Europe
The deployment will maintain the American presence at around 100,000 on the continent The US will send more than 10,000 new soldiers to Europe. They are expected to replace forces deployed to the region following Russia’s
North Korea suffers major spike in ‘fever’ cases
Officials tallied a near ten-fold jump in new patients in the space of just 24 hours North Korea has reported a massive surge in a mysterious “fever” outbreak, including almost two dozen additional deaths and
NSA promises ‘no backdoors’ in new encryption
Spy agency claims future encryption standards will be too secure for it to bypass The National Security Agency’s cybersecurity chief has claimed that next-generation encryption standards under development in the US will be unbreachable, even
Biden’s new press secretary claimed elections were ‘stolen’
Twitter posts surface in which White House spokeswoman pushed to overturn Trump’s win, said her preferred candidates were robbed White House press secretary Jen Psaki spent part of her last day on the job trying
US may have to suspend weapons shipments to Ukraine
Aid to Kiev may be disrupted if Congress doesn’t pass $40 billion spending package by May 19, Pentagon says The flow of US weapons to Ukraine might be cut off, at least temporarily, unless Congress
Mysterious Mars ‘doorway’ explained
A photograph taken by NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars that resembles a doorway cut into the side of a cliff is actually just boring old erosion, scientists explained, after people began speculating that the squared-off
Clashes erupt during journalist’s funeral in Jerusalem (VIDEOS)
The funeral of an Al Jazeera reporter escalated into violence between Palestinians and Israeli security forces Clashes erupted in Jerusalem on Friday during the funeral of Shireen Abu Akleh, a veteran Palestinian journalist who had
Germany alarmed at number of pro-Hitler security personnel
A German government investigation has revealed that more than 300 members of the country’s security agencies have links to “right-wing” extremism, including officers who were found to have joined in “Heil Hitler” chants and Nazi
NATO applicant to call Putin – media
Finland’s Sauli Niinistö says he will talk with Russian leader to discuss changed situation following decision to join NATO Finnish President Sauli Niinistö reportedly plans to call his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to discuss the
Vast majority of Chinese have positive view of Russia – poll
A new survey claims nearly 80% of respondents in China have a favorable attitude towards Russia but views on the US have worsened A recent survey has revealed that a majority of Chinese citizens hold
NATO member against Sweden and Finland in bloc
Turkey has opposed the alliance intentions of the Scandinavian nations, claiming they are like ‘a guesthouse for terrorists’ Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared on Friday that Ankara opposes the possibility of Sweden and Finland’s
US snooped on UK reporter – Guardian
The news outlet is outraged it wasn’t notified about a Department of Justice probe into their reporter The US Department of Justice secretly subpoenaed the personal phone account data of a Guardian reporter during an
Americans aren’t buying ‘Putin’s price hike’
Americans are reeling from surging gas prices, food prices, and the price of rent – all of which have steadily risen since the start of the pandemic. US President Joe Biden has chosen to blame
Police share images of suspect in brutal street murder
A brutal murder in the Polish capital, Warsaw, last weekend has sparked outrage in the country. A man was stabbed to death during a fight with several assailants, after reportedly confronting a group who were
EU lists shortcomings in its defenses – media
The conflict in Ukraine has revealed the negative effect of decades of low defense spending by bloc members, a European Commission draft paper reportedly reveals The European Union has listed shortcomings found in its defenses
Taiwan warns Australia of threat at its ‘doorstep’
Growing Chinese influence should be a major concern for Canberra, Taiwan’s top diplomat said A senior Taiwanese official has urged Australia and other “like-minded” countries to be wary of Chinese military ambitions in the Indo-Pacific,
What does the West really think about the Ukrainian conflict?
Western leaders are all in, but their citizens have more pressing problems at home, data shows Whether by sanctions on Moscow or arms deliveries to Kiev, Western leaders have thrown their full support behind Ukraine
China votes against UN probe of alleged Russian war crimes
Beijing cites ‘politicization’ of Human Rights Council in opposing investigation of possible human rights abuses in Ukraine China has voted against a UN Human Rights Council investigation of possible Russian war crimes in northern Ukraine,
US voices North Korea nuke test fears
Pyongyang may conduct a nuclear test to coincide with President Biden’s Asia trip, Washington predicts North Korea may return to testing nukes before the month’s end for the first time since 2017, White House press
$40 billion Ukraine aid package delayed in US Congress
Rand Paul holds up Senate vote on massive spending bill for Kiev, demanding tighter oversight of how the money is spent A US plan to provide nearly $40 billion in additional military and economic aid
Czech Republic allows citizen to fight for Ukraine with impunity
President Zeman granted 103 volunteers a special waiver to join Kiev’s military President Milos Zeman has granted 103 citizens of the Czech Republic a special exemption, allowing them to join the Ukrainian military, his office
Finland’s president and PM make statement on NATO
President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland made a joint statement on Thursday morning, confirming their nation’s desire to become part of NATO. The country refrained from asking for accession during the
North Korea declares Covid emergency
Officials imposed a ‘maximum emergency quarantine system’ following the country’s first formally confirmed Omicron case North Korea has announced a national emergency after its first officially acknowledged Covid-19 outbreak, imposing tough quarantine measures after long
US reveals ‘rules’ on sharing intelligence with Ukraine – media
The guidelines are designed to support Kiev while keeping the US out of the war, officials tell the Washington Post The US has developed rules on sharing intelligence with Ukraine that would give Washington plausible
US drug overdoses break record
More than 107,600 Americans died from drug overdoses last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed on Wednesday. The record-setting figure, driven by fentanyl and other synthetic opioid abuse, represented a 15% increase
UN issues drought disaster warning
Worsening water shortages in developing countries will trigger massive climate refugee crisis, report warns Droughts have increased 29% in the space of a single generation, according to a paper the United Nations released on Wednesday,
Billionaire says Americans avoid work, unlike Chinese
Elon Musk praises Chinese labor, says people in the US “are trying to avoid going to work at all” Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX, has predicted that China will produce
Biden’s disinformation chief wants to edit people’s tweets
The head of the newly created disinformation board suggests allowing blue-check Twitter users to add comments to posts they deem false Nina Jankowicz, director of President Joe Biden’s newly created Disinformation Governance Board, has called
China accuses West of encouraging ‘arms race’
Beijing states that Australia, the US and UK are building a military bloc in Oceania without consulting with the region’s players In response to Australia’s criticism of its security pact with the Solomon Islands, China
Musk brags about resisting Russia
Billionaire Elon Musk said on Tuesday that his Starlink system was far ahead of the competition when it comes to defeating alleged Russian cyberattacks on satellite internet providers. He was commenting on fresh Western claims
US is having trouble finding Asian countries willing to shoot missiles at China
What was supposed to be a satirical headline is actually just an instance of saying the quiet part out loud A satirical impression of a headline in the ‘Foreign Policy’ magazine, authored by one Raymond
Baby formula shortage hits Canada
Families are struggling to procure specialty baby formula as supply-chain issues hit North America Baby formula supply shortages in the US have started to have an effect on Canadian families, which are now struggling to
US House approves $40bn in Ukraine aid
The bill seeks $6bn in arms and training for Ukrainian forces, and $8.7bn to replenish the Pentagon’s stockpiles The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a mammoth $39.8 billion package of military and other
Former Twitter CEO reacts to Musk’s plan to unban Trump
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey said he generally agrees that there should not be permanent suspensions of individual users, after billionaire and newly-minted owner of the social media giant Elon Musk promised to reverse the ban
US may get missile defense partner
The Canadian defense minister suggests Ottawa could change course and join the US ballistic missile defense program Canada is exploring the possibility of joining the US ballistic missile defense program, nearly 20 years after a
Spy chief fired amid cyber-snooping scandal
Pegasus spyware reportedly used against Catalan independence movement and top government figures in Madrid Spain has fired national intelligence center (CNI) director Paz Esteban on Tuesday in the wake of two spyware scandals. One operation
Elon Musk says he will allow Trump back on Twitter
The new owner plans to reverse the “morally bad decision” to ban the former president Billionaire and newly-minted owner of Twitter Elon Musk has said that after the acquisition is completed he will reverse the
Facebook moderator sues company over ‘human trafficking’
Former Facebook moderator Daniel Motaung has sued the social media giant’s parent company Meta and its African subcontractor Sama, alleging in the suit filed on Tuesday that the company “subjected current and former content moderators
US intelligence estimates Russia’s plans for Ukraine
America’s spy agencies reckon Vladimir Putin is preparing for a “prolonged” conflict, and wants to seize territory Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress on Tuesday that, in the view of the US’ spy
Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia
Tokyo has put Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and over 140 other people from Russia and the Donbass republics on its backlist The Japanese government has imposed a new round of sanctions on Russia over its
Civilians killed in Donetsk shelling – officials
More civilians have been killed and hurt in Donetsk after two straight days of shelling by Ukraine, officials from the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) said on Tuesday. Two people were killed and five wounded, including
Near-miss at busy airport prompts action (VIDEO)
An incident at Mexico City International Airport in which two jets nearly collided on the runway has prompted an investigation into safety protocols, the resignation of a key official, and a significant reduction of operations
Australia holds talks with top Indian military chiefs
The visit by a top Australian military official comes amid regional tensions between Canberra and Beijing The head of Australia’s air force has held a series of meetings with senior military officials in India, vowing
German airline accused of booting all Jewish passengers off flight
Even those obeying the rules were removed from the plane for merely appearing to be Jewish, passengers claimed A group of Orthodox Jewish travelers was expelled from a Lufthansa airliner during a stop in Frankfurt after
Congress pushes arming Ukraine over Covid aid to Americans
White House urges Congress to pass both, but weapons for Ukraine are deemed more urgent Democrats will make a separate $10 billion coronavirus funding proposal so the nearly $40 billion in weapons and other aid
Facial recognition firm reaches privacy settlement
Clearview AI will stop selling database access to private companies, but continue working with law enforcement Facial recognition software company Clearview AI has agreed to stop selling access to its 20-billion-strong photo database to private
Philippines opt for familiar names in presidential vote
Preliminary results show Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ahead by 30-point margin, current president Duterte’s daughter as VP While the official results of the presidential election in the Philippines won’t be known for a little longer, the
UK’s Queen Elizabeth has ‘mobility problems’
The British monarch will not attend Parliament’s opening ceremony, Buckingham Palace has said Queen Elizabeth will not attend the State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday for the first time in almost 60 years, Buckingham Palace
Republicans blame Biden for baby formula shortage
As stores introduce rationing, Republicans are hammering the Biden administration Baby formula is getting scarce in the US, with major retailers limiting customers to three items per transaction. With prices up and shelves empty, Republican
Financial worries of Americans surge – poll
More than half are concerned about maintaining their standard of living, a Gallup survey reveals Americans are markedly more concerned about their personal finances compared to last year, with a significant portion reporting they’re “very”
EU sets date for Ukraine candidacy decision
Brussels is looking forward to receiving Kiev’s answers to the union membership questionnaire, the EU Commission head says The future of Europe is that of Ukraine as well, the European Commission head, Ursula von der
Poland responds to attack on Russian envoy in Warsaw
The emotions of protesters who threw liquid at the diplomat were “understandable,” the interior minister said Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski has said that the pro-Ukraine protesters who threw red liquid at Sergey Andreyev, Russia’s
Chinese ships detected near disputed islands
Two coast guard vessels entered Japan’s territorial waters near the Senkaku Islands, NHK news reports On Monday morning, two Chinese coast guard vessels entered Japan’s territorial waters near the uninhabited Senkaku Islands, an East China
UK weighs in on Ukraine’s chances against Russia
Kiev’s military success is “very possible,” Defence Secretary Ben Wallace believes Britain’s defence secretary has expressed belief that Ukraine, which is being supplied with weapons by the UK and other Western nations, is capable of
G7 pledges help to nations at risk of food crisis
The leaders of the world’s top economies say the conflict in Ukraine has put a strain on global food security The G7 leaders held a video conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, promising
Japan comments on Russian oil ban
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said that phasing out reliance on Russian oil will take time, as Tokyo will do its best to “minimize” the negative impact on businesses and the average person. The
US sanctions Russian media
Russia’s top domestic TV networks, as well as a host of banking executives and a defense company, have been penalized The US on Sunday sanctioned three Russian TV networks, forbidding American companies from supplying them
US CDC investigating wave of hepatitis cases in kids
More than 90% of those infected were hospitalized, and 14% needed liver transplants The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that it’s looking into 109 cases of severe hepatitis in young children,
Northern Ireland will have nationalist leader for first time in history
After a historic electoral win, Sinn Fein has called for a debate on Irish reunification Sinn Fein’s leader in Northern Ireland, Michelle O’Neill, has called for an “honest debate” on Irish reunification, after her party
World risks ‘worst famine since WWII’ – German minister
‘Millions’ could die because of the pandemic and the ongoing military action in Ukraine, Germany’s development minister believes The world is about to face an acute food crisis due to skyrocketing food prices, German Economic
Foreign fighters seek ‘adventure’ in Ukraine – captured colonel
The officer claims to have been surprised by the reason his British troops gave for joining Kiev’s forces Foreign fighters are joining the Ukrainian military in search of “adventure,” the commander of Kiev’s 36th Naval
Lawmaker takes heat for ‘putting up with racism’ comment
Ahead of Australian election, a ruling coalition lawmaker has been accused of “tone deafness” on issue of anti-Chinese sentiments A senator from Australia’s ruling coalition has been criticized two weeks before the May 21 federal
Taiwan reveals why it sanctioned Russia
The island’s foreign minister wants the West to punish Beijing if it attacks his territory Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu hopes the world will impose sanctions on Beijing if it attacks Taipei, similar to those
UK promises more military aid for Ukraine
The UK pledged a further £1.3 billion ($1.6 billion) in military support and aid to Ukraine on Saturday. London said the move nearly doubles London’s previous spending commitments to Kiev, and is the country’s highest
CIA director explains why China is ‘carefully’ studying Ukraine
William Burns thinks that Beijing is learning as many lessons as it can to take Taiwan Chinese President Xi Jinping is “unsettled” by the West’s reaction to Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, and is looking
Berlin clarifies stance on Russian and Ukrainian flags ban
Commemoration of victory over the Nazis should not be linked to the ongoing military action in Ukraine, Berlin authorities say Public displays of Russian and Ukrainian flags will be banned at 15 memorial sites in
Details emerge about ‘explosive device’ at Russian media site in Germany
An explosion at the compound in Berlin could have triggered a “massive blaze,” a senior journalist has said An improvised explosive device (IED) discovered late on Friday on the grounds of a Berlin compound that
Сase of rare disease confirmed in England
There’s no cure for the Africa-linked infection, which can cause severe disease in some people, British medics say A rare case of monkeypox has been confirmed in England, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced
The EU is destroying its own energy security with the planned Russian oil embargo
With no clear alternatives and surging energy prices, sanctions look set to hurt the bloc more than they will harm Russia By Timur Fomenko, a political analyst The European Union, this week, announced ambitious proposals to
Media reveals Musk’s plans for Twitter
The world’s richest man reportedly wants to hire 3,600 employees and quintuple revenue Billionaire Elon Musk wants to quintuple Twitter’s revenue by 2028 and hire 3,600 employees after firing hundreds of them, the New York
No EU fast-track for Ukraine – Austrian minister
Joining the bloc will take more than a decade, Austria’s EU Affairs Minister Karoline Edtstadler warns Ukraine’s accession to the European Union will not happen “in the next five to ten years,” Austrian EU Affairs
Japan warns of Ukraine-like conflict
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tokyo is against the use of force in the region Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has warned that a Ukraine-style armed conflict could break out in East Asia. He said
North Korea fires ‘projectile’ into Sea of Japan – Seoul
The reported test launch likely involved a ballistic missile, South Korean media claimed North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile into the Sea of Japan, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced on
Britons flee to seek ‘cheaper’ life abroad – reports
Interest in emigration is up by 1,000% as UK taxes and prices rise, lawyers and financial advisers told the media A dramatic rise in the cost of living has prompted many Britons to consider leaving
‘Her Majesty’s Russia Unit’: How British spies have launched a full-scale propaganda war to demonize Moscow
The growing political feud between Russia and the West has spurred the activation of specialized propaganda and intelligence units. With regards to the Ukraine crisis, experts say one of the most active parties has been
US reveals date of major step in arming Ukraine
Legislation will make it easier for Washington to send unlimited military equipment to Ukraine White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has confirmed that President Joe Biden will sign the Lend-Lease Act of 2022 on Monday.
Poll reveals Austrians’ stance on joining NATO
Some 75% of respondents oppose the idea of their country joining the US-led military bloc The vast majority of Austrians are against becoming part of NATO, a poll has revealed. In a survey conducted earlier
Taiwan makes claims about Chinese military jets
A total of 18 Chinese air force planes have entered the island’s air defense zone, Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense says Taiwan has accused the Chinese military of a mass air incursion into the island’s air
Europe turning into cocaine hub – Europol
The second-most-consumed drug in Europe had a market retail value of over $11 billion in 2020 Europe’s cocaine market is expanding amid “unprecedented levels” of trafficking and “historically high availability,” EU agencies said in a
Ukraine’s neighbor sees future without border
Polish President Andrzej Duda hopes the two nations will “live together on this land” and build “common happiness” Polish President Andrzej Duda has expressed hope that there will be no border between Poland and Ukraine
Don’t patronize us’, India tells EU official
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, TS Tirumurti, has accused the Netherlands of “patronizing” his country after the Dutch ambassador to the UK publicly scolded New Delhi for abstaining on UN General Assembly resolutions
US takes heat from neighbor over Ukraine
Mexican president points to how quickly Washington approved billions for Kiev while stalling aid for Central American neighbors Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has roasted the US for its reluctance to aid development in
Trump considered strike on Mexico – former Pentagon chief
The former US president suggested a missile attack on Mexican drug labs, an ex-defense secretary says Former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper has shared in his soon-to-be-published memoirs that in 2020, concerned with increasing drug
States sue Biden over Big Tech ‘collusion’
Missouri and Louisiana Attorneys General have accused the US president of ‘colluding’ with Big Tech to censor information Attorneys General from two Republican-led US states, Missouri and Louisiana, have filed a lawsuit against the Biden
US denies it helped sink Russian flagship
Pentagon has rejects reports claiming US intelligence was used in alleged Ukrainian strike on warship Moskva The US didn’t provide Ukraine with intelligence that allegedly allowed it to strike Russia’s Black Sea flagship Moskva off
German industries struggling to replace Russian imports – poll
It’s “not possible” to substitute supplies from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine for almost 14% of the country’s industrial companies, and for another 16% it’s not economically viable, a survey has found German industrial companies are
FDA restricts Covid vaccine over safety issues
When limiting the Johnson & Johnson’s Covid vaccine’s use to certain adults only, the US health regulator cited potentially dangerous side effects The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has limited its approval of Johnson
NATO chief outlines security pledges for Sweden
The alliance said it’s ready to deploy additional forces to the Baltic Sea as soon as Stockholm formally requests to join the bloc NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said the Western military alliance will carry
Elon Musk to run Twitter himself temporarily – report
Billionaire will likely take over as platform’s CEO for a few months after completing takeover, CNBC says The chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX, billionaire Elon Musk, reportedly plans to run Twitter for a few
Israel hit with another terrorist attack
At least three people are slashed to death and six injured in ultra-Orthodox city of Elad Celebration of Israeli’s Independence Day has been marred by a suspected terrorist attack at a park in Elad that
Abortion activists post addresses of SCOTUS justices
Pro-abortion activists have published what they say are home addresses of six US Supreme Court justices on a website and urged like-minded people to stage protests there. Launched on Wednesday, the website “Ruth Sent Us”
Biden’s chief spokeswoman to leave White House next week
Jen Psaki will end her stint as White House press secretary on May 13, reportedly to join far-left outlet MSNBC The Jen Psaki era in the White House briefing room will end next week, as
Putin issues an apology – Israel
Russia’s president has apologized to the Israeli PM over controversial remarks made by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Vladimir Putin has issued an apology to Naftali Bennett for Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statements during phone
Sweden’s ruling party divided on NATO
Women’s faction of Social Democrats reportedly wants to stay out of US-led military bloc Sweden’s ruling political party is reportedly divided on whether to join NATO, as the women’s wing of the Social Democrats has
Elon Musk is not the free speech superhero we’d like him to be
The tech billionaire’s government contracts and transhumanist aspirations must not be disregarded Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase has thrust the social media censorship debate squarely into the limelight, triggering the left and elating the right. Celebrities
World’s ‘most dangerous drug trafficker’ extradited to US
Colombia’s most wanted warlord known as ‘Otoniel’ will face justice in an American court Murderous Colombian drug kingpin and warlord Dairo Antonio Usuga, also known as ‘Otoniel’, was extradited to the United States on Wednesday
US is world’s ‘greatest propagator of disinformation’ – Senator
Due to its long track record of disinformation, the US government has no right to tell the American people what the truth is, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has stated. He went to list a number
Shareholders sue Netflix
Netflix shareholders filed a lawsuit against the streaming service on Wednesday, accusing the company’s management of fraud by issuing misleading guidance about subscriber growth, leading to a plunge in its stock price. Filed in San
PayPal releases alternative news site’s frozen funds
The payment platform appears to have reversed course after slapping Consortium News with a ‘permanent’ ban PayPal has released nearly $10,000 it seized from alternative media outlet Consortium News (CN), the site’s editor-in-chief said, allowing
George Floyd’s murderer dodges death penalty
Judge accepts plea deal in federal civil-rights case against Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murder in state court Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted of killing George Floyd in an
Zelensky, Biden share blame with Putin for Ukraine conflict – Lula
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is “as responsible as [Russian President Vladimir] Putin for the war,” Brazilian presidential frontrunner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told Time magazine on Wednesday, insisting that there is never just one
Top US diplomat tests positive for Covid
Fully vaccinated and boosted Secretary of State Antony Blinken is working from home with “mild symptoms” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday afternoon, the State Department announced. Blinken is
Elon Musk suggests investigating calls for boycott
Organizations funded by European governments and George Soros say Musk’s goal of free speech will “toxify” the internet Some 26 NGOs, including ones funded by European governments and billionaire financier George Soros, have called on
Media outlet promotes DIY abortion pills
Vice responds to leaked SCOTUS Roe v. Wade ruling by promoting video on DIY termination pills US media outlets went beyond decrying a draft Supreme Court ruling that would strike down the constitutional protection of
Man behind Hunter Biden’s laptop sues media
Computer repairman sues CNN, congressman, others for falsely claiming data trove that he exposed was ‘Russian disinformation’ The Delaware computer technician who exposed data from a laptop left at his shop by President Joe Biden’s
The day America lost its status as the ‘ultimate defender’ of human rights
May 4, 2001 marks the day when the US was voted off the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. The decision should have provided the superpower with a much-needed wakeup call. Instead, it just became
On abortion rights, Democrats out themselves as controlled opposition
The possible repeal of Roe v. Wade has laid bare the hypocrisy of the Dems’ pro-choice rhetoric A draft opinion by US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on the controversial issue of abortion was recently leaked
US sending more troops to Romania – president Iohannis
President Klaus Iohannis told Romania’s parliament that he invited the mechanized infantry force Romanian President Klaus Iohannis told parliament on Tuesday that he has invited an American Stryker battalion to beef up his country’s security
EU needs veto overhaul – Italian PM
Mario Draghi has argued that the bloc should make key decisions by qualified majority Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has urged the EU to make key decisions by a qualified majority, rather than seeking unanimous
Russia blacklists Japanese PM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been included on a list of sanctioned persons issued by Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday. The measure comes in response to an “unprecedented anti-Russian campaign” led by Kishida’s administration,
‘Fake priest’ spends night with UK Queen’s guards
The UK military is now investigating how the imposter breached the supposedly high-security base The British military said on Tuesday that it had launched an investigation after reports that a man posing as a priest
New US strategy seeks to arm Japan against China
With no ally in the region willing to host US missiles, Washington should encourage Japan’s rearmament instead, says a new report None of the US allies in the Pacific are currently willing to host intermediate-range
PayPal seizes alternative media site’s money
The account of Consortium News has been ‘permanently limited’ for unspecified violations Payment processor PayPal has frozen alternative media powerhouse Consortium News’ (CN) donation page without warning, confiscating the site’s $9,348.14 balance with no explanation
Bill Gates: ‘I caused pain’
Billionaire responds to allegations of cheating on his then-wife and meeting repeatedly with Jeffrey Epstein One year on from announcing his divorce, billionaire Bill Gates has responded to accusations that he was unfaithful to his
Bulgarian industry prepares to protest over gas costs
The country’s energy regulator predicted a 35% rise in prices following the suspension of Russian supplies Bulgarian industry workers are preparing to protest the rising gas prices, the executive director of the Bulgarian Federation of
German chancellor is ‘offended liverwurst’ – Ukrainian ambassador
Andriy Melnyk laid into Olaf Scholz for refusing to visit Kiev after the Ukrainian authorities snubbed the German president last month Ukraine’s ambassador to Germany, Andriy Melnyk, has described the country’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, as
Hungary ‘unfairly’ attacked over Russia – FM
Peter Szijjarto said his country’s economy can’t function without Moscow’s oil Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has claimed that his country has been receiving unjustified attacks for being honest about its dependence on energy supplies
US Supreme Court to restrict abortion – Politico
Abortion rights in the US could become severely curtailed, a Supreme Court document leaked to Politico has revealed, sending shockwaves around the country. According to a draft decision published in full by Politico on Monday evening,
Italian companies should be allowed to buy gas in rubles – ‘green’ minister
Ecology Minister Roberto Cingolani’s comments come as 10 EU countries are reportedly prepared to buy gas in Russian currency Italian Minister of Ecological Transition Roberto Cingolani told Politico on Monday that Italian companies should “go
EU charges Apple over system abuse
The US tech giant has been barring third-party app developers from accessing contactless payment technologies, the EU argues The EU Commission issued a Statement of Objections to Apple on Monday over the US tech giant’s
Mental health and prayer apps have ‘worst’ privacy – survey
Despite their sensitive content, therapy apps have some of the worst privacy protections, an investigation finds Despite their warm fuzzy packaging and seemingly altruistic intentions, mental health and prayer apps are “worse than any other
Police unions protest after officer arrested
An officer who shot to death two people in Paris on election night has been charged with murder Hundreds of members of French police unions turned out for protests on Monday after one of their
Most US heavy guns delivered to Ukraine – Pentagon
The US has delivered 80% of the promised howitzers and 5,000 Javelins to Kiev so far, Washington said Some 80% of the M777 howitzers and half of the 155mm ammunition for them – promised to
Crisis forces mourners to rent coffins – media
Surging inflation in the UK appears to be behind the growth of casket-renting services Cash-strapped Brits are renting temporary coffins for funeral services before having their loved ones buried in cardboard, the Sun reported on
Private satellite firms contracted to help Ukraine – media
Companies are supplying intelligence to NATO, Kiev, and the media, the Wall Street Journal reported A host of private companies have deployed spy satellites over Ukraine to track the movement of Russian forces from space,
Taiwan drawing ‘lessons’ from Ukraine conflict
Disputed island is looking to emulate Kiev if it squares off with Beijing, the foreign minister says Taiwan has observed the conflict in Ukraine and drawn several lessons for its own confrontation with mainland China,
Hungary affirms stance on Russian energy embargo
Hungary has denied a report in the German media which claims that the country is prepared to support an EU ban on Russian oil and gas in response to Moscow’s military campaign in Ukraine. Budapest
EU timeline for ‘phasing out’ Russian energy disclosed
Western leaders are aware of the damage sanctions will inflict on their own economies, Germany admits The year 2022 will see Western countries implementing “a very ambitious policy” of reducing dependence on energy from Russia,
Finland wants stronger border fence with Russia
Finland wants a stronger fence on its border with Russia, Colonel Marko Turunen, commander of the North Karelia Border Guard, told local media on Saturday. The news comes amid the standoff between Moscow and the
US government defends ‘Ministry of Truth’
Homeland Security chief says the task force is the exact opposite of George Orwell’s infamous brainchild The newly unveiled ‘Disinformation Governance Board’, operating within the US Department of Homeland Security, has triggered a massive pushback,
Bill Gates calls for global pandemic task force
The world must arm itself against future health crises, the billionaire reiterated The World Health Organization is currently the only body that can create and manage a “top-notch” multi-domain team of health experts to detect, prevent and
Turkey promises to back NATO in case of ‘slightest attack’
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that his country would respond if a NATO member came under attack Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu claimed on Sunday that NATO has “no intention” of intervening in the Ukraine-Russia
51 years of RFE/RL: How the CIA-founded American state run media outlet survived the Soviet collapse to fight Cold War 2.0
Originally established as an anti-Bolshevik endeavor, RFE/RL has thrived as US-Russia relations have nose-dived The first of May marks the 51st anniversary of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (hereinafter “RFE/RL”, although this didn’t become the official name