The carbon footprint of facemasks; a billion used everyday
An independent study by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) sheds light on the carbon footprint – facemasks – surgical masks leave behind. Published on June 02, 2021, the study shows just how much damage the “reusable” facemasks have dealt, or are dealing to humanity’s most-talked subject. As the World… Continue reading The carbon footprint of facemasks; a billion used everyday
Mexican National Guard fires on migrant truck, kills one
Monday – The Mexican National Guard fired on a pickup truck carrying migrants and ramming into a patrol car while attempting to avoid a checkpoint. One migrant was killed in the incident, while four others were wounded. According to Chiapas prosecutors, the man killed was Cuban. His complete identity was… Continue reading Mexican National Guard fires on migrant truck, kills one
Sudan’s general declares state of emergency, dissolves government
Sudan’s leading general declares a state of emergency after his military forces detained the acting Prime Minister and disrupted the internet services of the country in an apparent coup d’etat. Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, in a televised address, announced a state of emergency while dissolving the country’s ruling Sovereign Council alongside… Continue reading Sudan’s general declares state of emergency, dissolves government
Sudan’s PM and government officials detained in military coup
Military forces detained the Sudanese Prime Minister and other senior government officials on Monday in an apparent coup d’etat. Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok was detained and moved to an undisclosed location after refusing to issue a statement in support of the coup, Sudan’s ministry of information said. “The PM was… Continue reading Sudan’s PM and government officials detained in military coup
Zombie STD that leads to red ulcers spreading in UK
Donovanosis, a flesh-eating zombie sexually transmitted disease that results in red ulcers is spreading across the United Kingdom. The cases, once rare are now spreading fast and cause thick sores which damage the genital tissue. The number of reported cases is growing in the UK and they are expected to… Continue reading Zombie STD that leads to red ulcers spreading in UK
16 evacuated as burning ship spews toxic gas off Canada’s Pacific coast
16 people have been evacuated from a burning cargo ship off Canada’s Pacific coast. The Zim Kingston ship is anchored off the city of Victoria in British Colombia, Canada where it caught fire. It was en route to Vancouver. The incident was reported at around 11PM local time on Saturday.… Continue reading 16 evacuated as burning ship spews toxic gas off Canada’s Pacific coast
Turkey to declare US and 9 other envoys “persona non grata”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered his foreign ministry to expel 10 ambassadors, including those of the US, Germany and France. A persona non grata allows host governments to withdraw diplomatic status from foreign envoys. It usually ends with expulsion from the host country. As envoys have diplomatic immunity,… Continue reading Turkey to declare US and 9 other envoys “persona non grata”
Haitian gang leader threatens to kill American missionaries
A Haitian gang leader has threatened to kill all American missionaries if his gang’s demands are not met. The 400 Mawozo are behind the abduction of 17 US Christian missionaries in Haiti last Saturday. The missionaries were there to help the Haitian people affected by the earthquake and political turmoil.… Continue reading Haitian gang leader threatens to kill American missionaries
Ex-German soldiers detained over Yemen mercenary plot
Two ex-German soldiers have been detained on suspicion of attempting to form a terrorist mercenary organization to fight in the Yemini civil war, according to prosecutors. Arend-Adolf G., and Achim A., are now facing terrorism charges after police raided their homes in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg on Wednesday, and arrested Arend-Adolf… Continue reading Ex-German soldiers detained over Yemen mercenary plot
Haitian gang behind US missionary abduction demands $17m ransom
A Haitian gang behind the kidnapping of US and Canadian missionaries is demanding a million dollars for each hostage. The abductions took place on Saturday when the 17 missionaries left an orphanage and were headed back to Port-au-Prince. 16 of the Christian missionaries are US citizens, while one is from… Continue reading Haitian gang behind US missionary abduction demands $17m ransom