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
Former Danish Immigration Minister Inger Stoejberg faces jail time for “separating” asylum-seeking couples in 2016. Denmark’s Supreme Court Judges ruled that Stoejberg’s 2016 decision to separate couples was illegal. She will now spend 60 days in jail. Inger Stoejberg was shocked by the ruling as according to her, the policy… Continue reading Former Danish Immigration Minister faces jail time for “separating” couples
China has gifted Nicaragua a million COVID-19 vaccines just days after the latter cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Chinese government officials landed in Nicaragua with the first batch of the doses on Sunday. They thanked Nicaragua for restoring relations with Beijing. Taiwan, a major trade partner of Nicaragua, was unhappy… Continue reading China gifts Nicaragua a million COVID vaccines for cutting ties with Taiwan
Update One person, a Danish national, has been confirmed dead so far. The Coastguard is investigating British sailors for alleged “drunkenness at sea.” Several people have been arrested. At least two people are reported missing. Both seem to be Danish. Original Article Two cargo ships have collided in the Baltic… Continue reading Cargo ships collide in Baltic Sea
Mexico has announced that it would begin a crackdown on migrant smugglers after Friday’s deadly crash that left 54 dead, and over a hundred injured. A working group will be made which would consist of Mexico, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Ecuador, and the United States. The announcement comes just a day… Continue reading Mexico begins crackdown on migrant smugglers after Friday’s deadly crash
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
Over 50 people have been killed in Mexico after a truck carrying over 150 migrants crashed in Chiapas. The truck was overfilled with desperate migrants, and over 100 were left injured. At least 49 people were confirmed dead right after the incident, five more succumbed at a nearby Hospital. The… Continue reading Over 50 dead as truck carrying migrants flips in Mexico
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
As the US announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. China hurled threats and promised to respond. The US, citing gross human rights violations by China in Xinjiang has said that it won’t send any official delegation to the Games. American athletes however, will still be performing.… Continue reading US announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing; China hurls threats
Colombian rebel leader Hernán Darío Velásquez “El Paisa” has been killed in an apparent ambush in Venezuela. “El Paisa” was a former leader of Colombia’s Farc rebel group. He was shot dead in a Venezuelan state. The Colombian army has said to have not known about the apparent killing. His… Continue reading Colombian rebel leader “El Paisa” killed