Haitian gang 400 Mawozo has released the remaining missionaries it had held captive and threatened to kill since October. The Christian missionaries were mostly from the US, with only one being from Canada. It was mostly made of women and children who were abducted while returning from an orphanage just… Continue reading Haitian gang frees remaining US missionaries
The US is alarmed by reports saying Russian mercenary troops from the infamous Wagner group could be deployed in Mali to replace the outgoing French troops, the State Department said. The Moscow-backed group could be deployed in Mali to fight Islamist insurgents in the country. The Wagner group is under… Continue reading Russian mercenary presence in Mali alarming – State Department
The Senate narrowly (50-49) managed to raise the debt-limit just days before a much-feared default. President Biden will now sign the debt-limit into law and it will raise the US debt by $2.5tn. Several economists and Treasury officials had warned that the economy could fall into recession if the limit… Continue reading Congress finally raises debt-limit by $2.5tn after months of delays
Republican Senators are asking Secretary of State Antony Blinken to add Nigeria back on the Religious Freedom list (Countries of Particular Concern list) after militants in the country buffed up attacks on worshippers. The seven GOP lawmakers – Senator Josh Hawley, Senator James Lankford, Senator Kevin Cramer, Senator Mike Braun,… Continue reading GOP lawmakers ask Blinken to add Nigeria back on Particular Concern list
The Air Force has discharged 27 active-duty airmen for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The airmen were all young adults and were in their first enlistments, or in others words, served for less than 6 years. They did not serve long enough to get a hearing before being discharged.… Continue reading 27 Airmen discharged for not getting vaccinated
Over 80 people have been confirmed dead by the 30 overnight tornadoes that hit six states on Saturday. Dozens are still missing and rescuers are finding it difficult to search for people in entire towns that have been left destroyed. Kentucky, is the the worst affected state in terms of… Continue reading Over 80 confirmed dead as rescuers make way through destroyed towns
President Biden has promised Federal aid to tornado-hit states after he was briefed on the overnight destruction caused by the raging tornadoes. His promise comes hours after Kentucky Gov. Beshear declared a state of emergency, and asked Biden for help while announcing that his Administration is expecting significant loss of… Continue reading Biden promises Federal assistance to tornado-hit states
Inflation hits a 40-year high in the US as prices for consumers continue to rise at their fastest yearly rate since 1982. The Consumer Price Index rose by 6.1% along with the costs of rent and food. As inflation continues to rise, Biden’s Socialist Spending Package will face the heat… Continue reading Inflation hits 40-year high
UK High Court rules that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to the US. The decision is seen as a major win for the US which has won its appeal against a January ruling that deemed it unfit for Assange to be extradited because of his mental health. Julian… Continue reading UK court rules in favor of Julian Assange’s extradition
President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have held talks via video link after the Russian troop buildup at Ukrainian border. A breakthrough isn’t expected at all, and tensions may further flare as Russian troops continue to be moved at the Ukrainian border. Ahead of the talks, World leaders had… Continue reading Biden, Putin talk as Russia moves thousands of troops to Ukrainian border