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[ September 29, 2023 ] Iranian Navy Repeatedly Aimed Laser at American Military Helicopter Politics
[ September 29, 2023 ] Zelensky, Navalny Among Favorites for Nobel Peace Prize NGO
[ September 28, 2023 ] Disputed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to Cease to Exist on January 1 Politics
[ September 28, 2023 ] Poland Might Seek Extradition of Ukrainian Nazi Veteran that Embarrassed Canada Politics
[ September 27, 2023 ] UN Women’s Bahous Asks UN to Declare ‘Gender Apartheid’ in Afghanistan NGO

New $200 Mill Security Aid to Ukraine Quietly Approved in December

January 11, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

US President Joe Biden discreetly approved in late December an additional $200 million in security assistance to Ukraine, including military equipment, CNN reported citing four people familiar with the matter. Several US officials learned about […]

Pig Heart Saves American Patient Life in ‘Breakthrough’ Surgery

January 11, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

In a groundbreaking procedure that offers hope to hundreds of thousands of patients with failing organs, Maryland doctors have saved a 57-year-old patient with life-threatening heart disease giving him a heart from a genetically modified […]

US and Russia Discuss Ukraine Situation in Geneva

January 10, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

After an intense round of talks finished in Geneva on Monday between American and Russian diplomats, the two countries remain far from an agreement in meeting the other one’s security concerns. The two sides left […]

Pope Francis: Covid Vaccinations are a Moral Obligation

January 10, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Pope Francis suggested that it is an individual’s “moral obligation” to get a Covid vaccination, and denounced that people have been swayed against one of the most effective life-saving pandemic measures by “baseless information.” It […]

Death Toll Reaches 164 in Kazakhstan

January 10, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The ongoing situation in Kazakhstan has gone from bad to worse, with the death toll rising significantly, and thousands now in detention. At least 164 people have been killed so far in the protests in […]

Rep. Jim Jordan Refuses To Cooperate With Jan 6 Committee

January 10, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Republican Congressman Jim Jordan is refusing to cooperate with the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 2021 Capitol attack, making him the second sitting congressman to refuse. Ohio Republican Jordan, a close confidante and […]

‘Russia Hawks’ Reportedly Urged Sullivan to Send More Arms to Ukraine

January 10, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

A group of hawkish Russia experts urged US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to send more arms to Ukraine during a Zoom meeting held ahead of the crunch diplomatic meetings on security issues with Russia, […]

Americans Troll Biden Again with #BareShelvesBiden Over Supply Issues

January 10, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Suffering the consequences of the continuous supply chain issues in the US, Americans posted again this week numerous photos of empty supermarket shelves, making #BareShelvesBiden one of Twitter’s top political trending topics. Just like conservatives, […]

Russia Aims to Restore Soviet Union, Blinken Warns

January 10, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

By gaining more influence over the former member states, Moscow wants to resurrect the Soviet Union, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday, stressing that it is unacceptable for the United States. Talking […]

US Losing Interest in EastMed Gas Pipeline Enrages Greece

January 10, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

As the United States’ interest is increasingly switching to renewable energy sources, Washington is no longer supporting the construction of EastMed gas pipeline project, the US State Department said in its statement. The construction agreement […]

New York’s New Law Allows Non-Citizens to Vote in the US

January 10, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

After the NYC City Council passed last month the bill allowing non-citizens to participate in certain local elections, Mayor Eric Adams allowed it to become law on Sunday giving around 800,000 non-citizens, including green card […]

Australia Agreed to $3.5 Billion Tank Purchase from the US

January 10, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Months after signing a security pact with the US and UK amid heightened tensions with China, Australia has agreed to buy more than 120 tanks and other armoured vehicles from the United States, at a […]

40% of Americans say Trump should go in for Congress referral

41% of Americans Say Trump Should Face Congress Referral

January 9, 2022 Maja Popovska

According to fresh survey data, 41% of Americans think ex-President Donald Trump should be brought in for a Congress referral for the events on January 6, 2021, Newsweek reports. Trump spoke at a big “Stop […]

Moderna vaccine

Moderna Gives Mexico Donation of 2.7 mn Vaccine Doses

January 9, 2022 Maja Popovska

Moderna has given 2.7 million coronavirus vaccine doses to Mexico, where instances are on the rise. The Moderna contributions came on Saturday at an airport in Toluca, after the country topped 300,000 total verified coronavirus […]

Philadelphia public schools shift to online classes

Philadelphia Public Schools Turn to Online Classes Due to Omicron

January 9, 2022 Maja Popovska

The omicron variant and a severe winter storm have caused a personnel shortage in Philadelphia public schools, forcing more than 40 students to transfer to online classes on Monday, The Hill reports. From January 10 […]

California Gov prposed new $2.7 billion disaster responsee package to fight coronavirus

California Gov Proposed $2.7bn Coronavirus Disaster Response Package

January 9, 2022 Maja Popovska

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $2.7 billion disaster response package to combat coronavirus by supporting hospitals, improving test methods, and boosting immunizations throughout the state, The Hill reports. Newsom announced his budget plan for […]

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The US to Talk Military Drills, Missile Deployments with Russia

January 9, 2022 Maja Popovska

A senior official of the US administration said on Saturday that the US and its allies are willing to discuss with Russia the prospect of each side suspending military drills and missile installations in the […]

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Popular Vote vs. Electoral College – Biden, Trump Legacies – Proof of Vax – Outlook for 2022

January 8, 2022 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Saturday, January 8, 2022 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 42%Up 1 from Monday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls, ranging from 40% (USA Today) to 48% (Reuters). Biden’s […]

UK Boris Johnson Accused of Corruption

January 8, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson can’t get out of the hot seat. The UK leader has been accused of corruption following news that he sought funds from a Conservative donor for his own personal flat refurbishments […]

Former Biden Advisers Urge Covid Strategy for ‘New Normal’

January 8, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Six prominent health experts who advised President Joe Biden’s transition team called for a new pandemic strategy geared towards the “new normal” of living with Covid indefinitely instead of focusing on wiping it out. Before […]

Three Men Sentenced to Life in Prison for Ahmaud Arbery’s Murder

January 8, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Three men have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. The Georgia judge sentenced three men, all white, to life in prison for the murder of a Black man who […]

US Denies Visa to British Beauty Queen over Syrian Background

January 8, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The UK representative in the 35th annual Mrs. World competition, a 29-year-old beauty queen, equality campaigner and NHS trainee had reportedly been denied entry in the US and her visa request was rejected allegedly due […]

UK to Deploy Army Medics, Personnel to Contain Hospital Crisis

January 8, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

After at least 24 UK hospital trusts declared critical incidents due to staffing shortages that threaten to compromise their ability to provide priority services and care for patients, British military medics have been tasked with […]

Israeli Tanks Shell Southern Syria

January 7, 2022 Bojan Stojkovski

Israeli forces stationed in the Golan Heights opened fire on Syrian territory, the Israel Defense Forces said. According to the Israeli side, “during operational activities in the central part of the Golan Heights,” the Israeli […]

Saudi Aramco Cuts February Oil Prices for Asia

January 7, 2022 Bojan Stojkovski

Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil and gas company Saudi Aramco has cut its February selling prices for oil for Asia, Bloomberg reported. “Saudi Arabia has slashed oil prices for buyers in Asia, signaling that additional supplies […]

State Department: Iran Nuclear Deal Could Be Off Due to Tehran’s Actions

January 7, 2022 Bojan Stojkovski

According to the State Department, further negotiations with Iran on a return to mutual compliance with commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) may soon become meaningless due to Tehran’s actions. The head […]

Japan, U.S. Vow More Defense Cooperation to Counter Chinese Threat

January 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The United States and Japan have pledged to work together against China’s attempts to destabilize the region. The two countries held virtual strategic and security talks on Thursday between the foreign and defense ministers. The […]

Biden Condemns Trump in Jan 6 Speech

January 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

On the first anniversary of the January 6 Capitol insurrection, President Joe Biden called out former president Donald Trump for his attempts to demolish American democracy. Biden said that for the first time in history, […]

Kazakhstan Leader Orders Security Forces to ‘Kill Without Warning’

January 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The President of Kazakhstan ordered security forces to “open fire to kill without warning” in order to crush ongoing protests in the country that have left dozens dead. Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev gave a defiant […]

Analysis: Jan 6 Capitol Attack: One Year Later

January 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

It has been one year since the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. For months leading up to the largest attack on the Capitol since the War of 1812, then-president Donal Trump launched an unprecedented […]

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