Former Minister Benny Sevinger is Found Guilty of Fraud, Bribery, and Embezzlement 2 Other Defendants Sentenced, while 4 Acquitted Yesterday afternoon, the Court of Appeal delivered a ruling in the 'Avestruz' case, involving former minister Benny Sevinger and six...
Court Ruling in the ‘Avestruz’ Case: Former Minister Sevinger Found Guilty
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Venezuelan Presidential Ballot Raises Concerns with Maduro’s 13-Time Appearance
In Venezuela's upcoming presidential election on July 28, incumbent Nicolás Maduro appears on the ballot 13 times, representing multiple political groups, making his image the most prominent among the 38 photos of candidates. The ballot's layout features Maduro in the...
Chinese Warships Spotted Near Alaska by U.S. Coast Guard
In a recent development, the U.S. Coast Guard identified multiple Chinese military vessels in waters off Alaska. According to a Wednesday news release, three ships were detected approximately 124 miles north of Amchitka Pass in the Aleutian Islands, while a fourth was...
Maduro Played Leading Role in Venezuelan Drug Cartel, Indictment Reveals
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NATO Pledges $43bn in Military Aid to Ukraine and Affirms Path to Membership
At the recent NATO summit in Washington, DC, alliance leaders committed to providing Ukraine with $43 billion in military aid over the next year to enhance its defenses against Russia. This pledge was part of a comprehensive declaration that also placed Ukraine on an...
China Initiates Trade Investigation Amid EU Probes into Solar, Wind Power
In response to the European Union's investigations into Chinese companies, China has announced an inquiry into whether the EU has engaged in unfair trade practices. This development marks the latest escalation in the ongoing trade tensions between the two economic...
Trump Distances Himself from Controversial ‘Project 2025’ Amid Campaign Turmoil
Washington, D.C. — In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump has publicly distanced himself from Project 2025, a comprehensive conservative policy blueprint developed by the Heritage Foundation for the next Republican administration. Despite significant...
Soul Beach Music Festival Bids Farewell to Aruba, Announces New Destination for 2025
Aruba – The Soul Beach Music Festival, an annual cultural highlight and one of Aruba’s most beloved events, has announced a significant change. After 24 years of drawing music lovers from around the globe to its vibrant shores, Aruba will no longer host the iconic...
Vermont Senator Peter Welch Urges President Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Presidential Race
In a groundbreaking move, Vermont Senator Peter Welch has become the first Democratic senator to publicly urge President Joe Biden to step aside as the party's nominee for the 2024 presidential election. In a Washington Post op-ed, Welch emphasized the critical...
What a Trump Presidency Could Mean for the Dollar and Stock Market
The US dollar has seen significant strength this summer, surging about 13% since 2021. While a left-wing resurgence in France briefly tempered this rise, the dollar's momentum remains robust, influenced heavily by the Federal Reserve’s actions. The potential return of...
China Faces Food Safety Crisis as Report Alleges Cooking Oil Contaminated by Fuel Transport
Public outrage is surging in China following allegations that major food companies have been using the same tankers to transport both fuel and cooking oil without proper cleaning. This scandal involves Sinograin, China’s largest grain storage and transport company,...
Samsung Workers Initiate Indefinite Strike Amidst Pay Dispute
The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) has announced an indefinite strike, urging its 30,000 members to participate in a push for better pay and benefits. This decision follows a three-day general strike, which ended without any progress in negotiations with...
Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco Charged with Sexual Abuse of Minor
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic. The announcement came from Puerto Plata District Office Prosecutor Kelmin Duncan and Attorney General's Office spokesperson...
Persistent US Heat Wave Shatters Records and Causes Fatalities
A relentless heat wave continues to grip the United States, shattering records and causing numerous fatalities across the West. Over 50 million people are currently under heat alerts as the National Weather Service warns of moderate to major heat risks in many areas....
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Cities, Killing Dozens and Damaging Children’s Hospital
A series of Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, left at least 37 people dead and over 170 injured. The attack targeted various locations, including the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv, which is the largest of its kind in the country. The...
Boeing to Plead Guilty to Fraud Over 737 Max Crashes
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a felony fraud charge in connection with the certification of its 737 Max aircraft, which was involved in two fatal crashes that killed 346 people off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia. The aerospace giant has decided that...
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Former One Direction Members Mourn Tragic Loss of Liam Payne
In a heartbreaking statement released on Thursday, former members of the global sensation One Direction—Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, and Louis Tomlinson—expressed their deep sorrow over the untimely death of their former bandmate, Liam Payne, at the age of...
Liam Payne, Former One Direction Star, Dies After Fall from Hotel Balcony in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Oct. 16, 2024 – Liam Payne, former member of the internationally acclaimed boy band One Direction, has tragically passed away at the age of 31 after falling from the third-floor balcony of a palermohotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Buenos Aires...
92 People Still Missing in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene, Governor Says
Weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, 92 people remain unaccounted for as search and rescue efforts continue, Governor Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday. The storm, which made landfall on September 26 as a Category 4 hurricane, caused...
Sahara Desert Floods for the First Time in Decades: Stunning Lakes Form Amid Sand Dunes
Striking images from the Sahara Desert have captured a rare and dramatic transformation, as lakes have emerged among the sand dunes following the region’s first significant flooding in decades. The desert, known as one of the driest places on Earth, experienced...
North Korea Destroys Inter-Korean Roads in Escalating Tensions with South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — In a symbolic act of defiance, North Korea demolished sections of unused roads connecting the country with South Korea on Tuesday. This choreographed destruction came amidst rising tensions between the two nations after North Korea accused South...