A breakthrough in the three-and-a-half-year dispute between Qatar and its neighbouring Gulf states appears to have been achieved following what were described as “fruitful” talks to resolve the conflict. The Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, said “significant progress” had been reached in the last few days and he was optimistic all… Continue reading Dec 2020. UAE Talks with Qatar
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Dec 2020. Manchester Attack
The imprisoned terrorist Hashem Abedi, 23, has admitted for the first time his involvement in planning the Manchester Arena bombing that killed 22 people, a public inquiry has heard. Abedi, 23, the brother of the suicide bomber Salman Abedi, 22, made the admission in prison in October while being interviewed by two members of the… Continue reading Dec 2020. Manchester Attack
Trump Drive By greeting Supporters at Hospital
Donald Trump whilst in hospital suffering from Covid-19 decides he needs to get into his motorcade and Thank the People personally who have been present outside the Hospital since he was admitted. The man is 74 years of age! He sure has one hell of a lot of Guts and one hell of a Big… Continue reading Trump Drive By greeting Supporters at Hospital
Sep 2020. Trump Sanctions Lebanon over Hezbollah
The US has put sanctions on two former Lebanese government ministers for allegedly providing material support to Hezbollah and engaging in corruption. Yusuf Finyanus and Ali Khalil were accused of ensuring contracts went to firms owned by Hezbollah, which the US considers a terrorist group, and moving money to associated institutions. There was no response… Continue reading Sep 2020. Trump Sanctions Lebanon over Hezbollah
Sep 2020. Trump reverses Obama bid to prevent Racism in US Housing
President Trump says the rollback of the rule, which forced cities to report on housing discrimination in their communities, is to give local governments more freedom from federal regulations. Effective from Tuesday, the Trump administration is replacing an Obama-era rule that sought to end racial segregation and discrimination in American housing. President Trump says the… Continue reading Sep 2020. Trump reverses Obama bid to prevent Racism in US Housing
Sept 2020. Pakistan PM – Change Requires Struggle Part 1
Corruption in Pakistan is widespread, particularly in the government and lower levels of police forces. In 2017, Pakistan’s prime minister Nawaz Sharif was declared ineligible to hold office for life by Supreme Court of Pakistan after charges of corruption were filed against him.
Bubonic Plague in China
China has announced an emergency after a three-year-old boy contracted the bubonic plague in the south-west of the country. The young boy was infected with the disease in a rural village in Menghai county, Yunnan. The case of the deadly disease was reported in the China last week before being confirmed on Sunday. The child is… Continue reading Bubonic Plague in China
Sep 2020. Suffolk Shooter Arrested
A teenager has been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a shooting as he made his way to school. Police were called to the Grange Farm area of Kesgrave in Suffolk at around 8.40am on Monday to reports of a shooting. Suffolk Constabulary said the victim suffered serious injuries and was airlifted… Continue reading Sep 2020. Suffolk Shooter Arrested
Man Arrested over Birmingham Stabbings
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after one person died and seven others were injured in stabbings across Birmingham city centre. The 27-year-old suspect was arrested at an address in the Selly Oak area of the city at about 04:00 BST, West Midlands Police said. Officers said he was also being held… Continue reading Man Arrested over Birmingham Stabbings
Sep 2020. Belarusian President Clings to Power
Belarus’s embattled strongman Alexander Lukashenko mopped his brow under Vladimir Putin’s gaze today as he flew to Russia to Beg for the Kremlin’s support. The man nicknamed the ‘last dictator in Europe’ cut a submissive figure as he Pleaded with Putin to back his regime while the bored–lookingRussianpresident said he was ‘sure’ that Lukashenko could… Continue reading Sep 2020. Belarusian President Clings to Power