ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Russian President Putin Over War Crimes Allegations
On Friday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and another Russian official involving allegations of war crimes in relation to the unlawful deportation and transfer of children from Ukraine to Russia.[0] The warrant states that there are “reasonable grounds to believe that Mr. Putin bears individual criminal […]
Continue reading NATO Countries Respond to Ukrainian President’s Plea for Fighter Jets
Poland and Slovakia have become the first two NATO countries to answer Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s pleas for fighter jets to help repel Russia’s invasion. On Thursday, Polish President Andrzej Duda declared that Poland will deliver four Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in the coming days, making Poland the first NATO country to supply […]
Continue reading Solicitor General Recommends Supreme Court Reject Fossil Fuel Companies’ Petition, Allow Climate Accountability Lawsuits to Proceed
On Thursday, the Office of the Solicitor General recommended that the Supreme Court reject Exxon Mobil and Suncor’s petition for certiorari and allow the City of Boulder and Boulder County’s climate accountability lawsuit against the fossil fuel companies to proceed in Colorado state court. The recommendation from the U.S. government is a key development in […]
Continue reading Poland First to Fulfill Ukraine’s Urgent Requests for Warplanes
Poland has become the first NATO member to fulfil the Ukrainian government’s increasingly urgent requests for warplanes, with President Andrzej Duda announcing the transfer of four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in the coming days.[0] Duda said the remaining aircraft needed servicing and would be supplied later, with Poland replacing the planes with South Korean […]
Continue reading US-Russian Forces Face Off in Dangerous Collision Over Black Sea
On Thursday, the U.S. European Command released video of a Russian Su-27 fighter jet colliding with an American MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Black Sea on March 14.[0] The incident was the first known direct confrontation between the U.S. and Russian forces since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022.[1] The collision marked the latest in […]
Continue reading Record Levels of Global Cocaine Production Surge Following Covid-19 Pandemic
The global supply of cocaine has reached record levels due to a surge in demand following the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC).[0] According to the report, the production of cocaine increased by 35% between 2020 and 2021, the most significant yearly rise since […]
Continue reading VP Harris Blasts DeSantis’ Ukraine Comments on “The Late Show
Vice President Kamala Harris was a guest on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on March 15th where she discussed a variety of topics, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ comments on the war in Ukraine.[0] Harris blasted DeSantis for characterizing the invasion as a “territorial dispute”, arguing that if the rising Republican “really understand(s) the […]
Continue reading Trump Super PAC Files Ethics Complaint Against Gov. DeSantis Over Alleged Shadow Presidential Campaign
Former President Donald Trump’s team has filed an ethics complaint against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis claiming he’s reaping “personal financial gain” at the expense of the state’s taxpayers.[0] The complaint alleges that DeSantis is running a “shadow presidential campaign” in violation of state election laws.[1] DeSantis has been remaining silent regarding a possible bid for […]
Continue reading North Korea Fires ICBM as US-South Korea & Japan-South Korea Summits Take Place
North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday, hours ahead of a major Japan-South Korea summit to discuss issues including cooperation in responding to Pyongyang’s threats. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch of a long-range ballistic missile took place at around 7:10 a.m. local time from an area near Pyongyang’s […]
Continue reading Biden Visits Monterey Park to Advocate for Gun Reform and Sign Executive Order
President Joe Biden visited Monterey Park, California, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, to discuss his efforts to reduce gun violence and announce an executive order aimed at increasing the background checks conducted before firearm sales.[0] This directive would also further the initiatives to encourage safe gun handling, as well as reinforce the application of “red […]
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