As the newly detected B.1.1.529 COVID variant wreaks havoc in South Africa, the World is scrambling to ban flights to and from the country, and its neighbors. If a contagious COVID-19 variant wasn’t enough, South Africans are now facing travel bans and a looming lockdown ahead Christmas. COVID may once… Continue reading World scrambles to ban travel to and from Southern Africa
A new COVID-19 variant has been discovered in a South African region. It is said to have about 50 mutations and vaccines are feared to be ineffective against it. South Africa’s Health Minister Joe Phaahla has identified the variant as B.1.1.529, which is believed to be very contagious among young… Continue reading Vaccines feared to be ineffective against “most dangerous” COVID variant
Chinese companies have landed in Afghanistan in search of the country’s untouched $1tn lithium deposits. China secretly supported the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, and because of Pakistan gained their trust and donated early on to build on its relationship and keep the Taliban away from the Uyghur ethnic cleansings. The… Continue reading Chinese “firms” land in Afghanistan in search of $1tn lithium reserves
Sweden’s first ever woman Prime Minister has resigned just hours after she was selected by a hung parliament. We reported her win and hours later she was no longer in office. Maybe she didn’t even pick her cabinet. Magdalena Andersson, 54, made history on Wednesday but had to resign just… Continue reading Sweden’s first female Prime Minister resigns hours after selection
China’s online army has attacked a Chinese photographer for depicting “Chinese eyes” in a Dior picture. Photographer Chen Man, 41, has since apologized for her “ignorance.” She depicted an Asian woman in a picture, which Chinese internet users did not like for some reason. China has long promoted its online… Continue reading Woke Chinese go after Chinese photographer for “small eyes” Dior picture
Magdalena Andersson has been “accepted” by Sweden’s Riksdag to become the first woman Prime Minister of the country. Sweden, with the move has ended its reign for being the only Nordic country not to have ever elected a woman to lead. Andersson has now replaced Prime Minister Stefan Lofven as… Continue reading Sweden selects first female Prime Minister; wins by one vote
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy activist Tony Chung, 20, has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for spreading disharmony. Chung was tried under the new draconian “national security” law enforced by Beijing last year on Hong Kong citizens. He faced charges of money laundering, provoking the people to… Continue reading Hong Kong’s Pro-democracy activist Tony Chung jailed by Beijing
Over 40 people have died, including 12 children, after a bus crashed and caught fire in Western Bulgaria. The incident occurred on a highway at about 02:00 local time near the Bulgarian village of Bosnek. The cause of the crash and fire is being investigated. The bus was mostly carrying… Continue reading Over 40 dead in deadly Bulgaria bus crash
China has lowered its diplomatic ties with Lithuania after the latter allowed Taiwan to open its de facto embassy. Lithuania, a sovereign state, had to defend its decision by saying it has the right to have ties with Taiwan. Although, Lithuania did say that it respects CCP-controlled Beijing’s “One China”… Continue reading China lowers diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan embassy
Two out of the 17 kidnapped US missionaries have been freed by the 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti. Christian Aid Ministries, an Ohio-based Church organization confirmed on Sunday. Out of the 17 missionaries, one was Canadian and the group mostly consists of women and families. The organization has not identified… Continue reading Two out of the 17 kidnapped US missionaries freed in Haiti