Year: 2022

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was refused permission on Monday by Britain’s top court to appeal against a decision to extradite him to the US to face spying charges with the court explaining that the case […]

State Department to Impose Sanctions on 11 Russian Defense Officials

US Department of State announced on Monday it will impose sanctions against 11 high-ranking representatives of the Russian defense forces and military-industrial complex amid the devastating developments in Ukraine during the full-scale military attack launched […]

ICJ to Rule on Genocide Allegations Against Russia

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) would issue a ruling on Wednesday afternoon in Ukraine v. Russian Federation case regarding Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of […]

Gunfire Prompts Temporary Closure of US Consulate in Mexico

After it was hit by gunfire overnight, the US consulate in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo was temporarily closed while encouraging its employees to stay indoors and directing US citizens to do the […]

Germany Asked Poland to Halt Ukrainian Refugee Trains

Warsaw has been asked to stop sending Ukrainian refugees by train to Germany because Berlin can’t cope with the influx of people fleeing conflict, Poland’s Deputy Interior Minister, Pavel Shefernaker, told news channel TVN24 on […]

Russia Requests Military and Economic Assistance from China

Russia has asked its ally China for military support as well as economic assistance for its ongoing and escalating invasion of Ukraine. However, China claims it has never heard of Russian requests for help. A […]

Russian Strike on Base Brings Ukraine War to NATO’s Border

Russian missiles hit a large Ukrainian base near the border with NATO ally Poland yesterday, killing at least 34 and wounding at least 134, greatly escalating the war and bringing it to NATO’s front door. […]

Uber Adds Fuel Surcharge

Uber is adding a surcharge for users on both ride fares and deliveries in the U.S. and Canada, citing surging gas prices. Riders taking Uber trips will now pay an additional fee of $0.45 to […]

Texas Supreme Court Ends Challenge to Controversial Abortion Law

The Texas Supreme Court dealt the final blow to abortion clinics’ hopes of stopping the sweeping, restrictive state law banning almost all abortions. The extremely controversial law bans abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy […]

UK PM Johnson to Visit Saudi in Plea for Increased Oil Output

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will travel to Saudi Arabia this week to encourage the OPEC heavyweight to increase its oil output. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have so far continued to snub pleas from […]

Western Firms Warned about Possible Arrests, Asset Seizure in Russia

Western firms including Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Procter & Gamble, IBM, and Yum Brands, have received a warning from Russian prosecutors that criticizing Moscow’s war on Ukraine could lead to their corporate leaders’ arrests or seizure of […]

Musk Prompts Short Crypto Assets Rise Saying He Won’t Sell His Stash

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk, who sent shockwaves through the crypto world last year when he added $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin to Tesla’s balance sheet, gave a boost to Bitcoin, Ether, and Dogecoin on Monday […]

White House to Hold Iran Accountable for Erbil Missile Strike

Strongly condemning Iran’s ballistic missile attack on the US Consulate in Iraq’s northern Kurdish regional capital of Erbil, the White House vowed on Sunday to work with the Iraqi government and other actors in the […]

Fourth Round of Talks Between Kremlin and Kyiv as Invasion Continues

As Russian troops press toward Kyiv in the third week of its invasion, officials from Russia and Ukraine are to engage on Monday in the fourth round of peace talks. This new round of talks […]

US and China will meet for the first time at a high level since Russia's attack on Ukraine as Biden tries to get Beijing's help with the war.

US, China to Hold High-Level Talks Amid Growing Tensions

The United States and China will meet for the first time at a high level since Russia’s attack on Ukraine, as the Biden administration tries to solicit Beijing’s help in resolving the problem, Bloomberg reports. […]

NSA Advisor Says Russia Can Face “Severe Consequences” over Chemical Weapons Allegations

According to White House NSA Advisor Jake Sullivan, the US and its allies are prepared to inflict “serious repercussions” on Russia if it deploys chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine, despite international worries that Moscow […]

Liz Cheney Agrees with Fellow GOP Member on Trump Tyrant Comments

Rep. Liz Cheney said on Sunday that she agreed with a fellow Republican congressman who described former President Donald Trump as a “would-be tyrant,” The Hill reports. After a gathering in South Carolina on Saturday, […]

According to Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby, there are presently no indicators of a Russian chemical weapons assault coming, but authorities are keeping a careful eye on the situation

U.S. Thinks Russia Chemical Weapons Attack is Unlikely: Kirby

According to Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby, there are presently no indicators of a Russian chemical weapons assault coming, but authorities are keeping a careful eye on the situation, The Hill reports. Russia has been […]

oil spill in Illionis promtps shutdown of pipeline

Oil Spill Prompts Shutdown of Illinois Pipeline

Marathon Pipe Line Inc. announced on Saturday that due to an oil spill, it had closed down a pipeline in Illinois that had leaked crude oil into a nearby canal. According to parent firm Marathon […]

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Zelensky Popular in U.S. – Macron Expands Lead – Biden, Trump Tie – Ohio, Pennsylvania

March 12, 2022 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Saturday, March 12, 2022 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 43%Same as March 8 RON’S COMMENT: Biden perked up from 41% to 43% after the SOTU speech and remains there. Today’s average […]

Snowfall, Strong Winds Pummel US in Late Winter Storm

After originally targeting the Deep South, a late winter storm pummeled the northeastern United States on Saturday with powerful winds and snow that might pile up to a foot high, sending temperatures plunging and making […]

Officers from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) initiated a pursuit for the perpetrator, who Miller claimed was known to MoMA personnel as a "regular" and to police from past "disorderly behavior" events in recent days, including at least one at MoMA.

MoMA Evacuated After Patron Allegedly Stabbed Two Workers

According to authorities, a customer of the Museum of Modern Art whose membership card was recently suspended for disorderly behavior attacked two MoMA staffers on Saturday after they denied him access to the iconic midtown […]

Apple CEO Expresses Dissatisfaction over LGBTQ Laws

On Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed worry over LGBTQ regulations in the United States, particularly those aimed at young people, which critics regard as “don’t say gay” legislation, Reuters reports. For many young pupils, […]

Biden under Pressure to Use Cold War-era Powers to Fight Inflation, Gas Prices

As the battle in Ukraine stresses suppliers, rising gas prices, and driving inflation up, U.S. President Joe Biden is under pressure to use Cold War-era authorities to compel more oil and gas production, Bloomberg reports. […]

Responding to a request from President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed on Saturday that he had approved $200 million in military aid for Ukraine

Blinken Approves $200 Worth of Military Aid for Ukraine

Responding to a request from President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed on Saturday that he had approved $200 million in military aid for Ukraine, The Hill reports. Blinken added that the new […]

Analysis: Covid Pandemic Hits Two Year Mark

Today marks two years of the Covid pandemic. On this day two years ago, the World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 was a global pandemic. In two years, the global death toll has surpassed 6 million. […]

Facebook Allows War Posts Urging Violence against Russian Invaders

Meta Platforms made a temporary change to its hate speech policy in order to allow Facebook and Instagram users in some countries to call for violence against Russians and Russian soldiers in the context of […]

Congress Clears $1.5 Trillion Spending Bill

Congress approved the first major federal spending legislation of President Joe Biden’s administration, clearing the way for a $1.5 trillion measure with substantial increases for domestic and national security programs, as well as emergency aid […]

U.S., G7 Allies May Strip Russia of ‘Most Favored Nation’ Status

The United States, the Group of Seven nations, and the European Union will move today to revoke Russia’s “most favored nation” status over its ongoing and intensifying invasion of Ukraine. The White House said that […]

China Amplifies Unsupported Russian Claim of Ukraine Biolabs

China is lending a helping hand to Russia in spreading inflammatory and instantiated claims in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia and China are spreading disinformation that the U.S. is financing biological weapons labs in […]