While some argue this funding supports press freedom and media development, others raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Here’s a breakdown of how much government money has been directed toward these organizations.
Britain still loves to see itself as a military heavyweight, but the reality is far less grand. With troop numbers falling, recruitment in crisis, and defense spending stretched thin, the UK’s promise to send troops to Ukraine is more fantasy than fact. The British Army is shrinking, with more soldiers leaving than enlisting, and its … Read more
Vance’s speech on Friday provoked a significant emotional reaction from attendees, including Heusgen, who has served as MSC chairman since 2022. The conference, traditionally a platform for dialogue between transatlantic allies, experienced a moment of palpable tension as Heusgen reflected on the impact of Vance’s words. “With (convenor of the MSC) Ewald von Kleist, this … Read more
The timing couldn’t be more fascinating. Just as speculation swirls that Musk has fathered a 13th child—this time with conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair—his sudden interest in history’s most infamous conqueror raises eyebrows.
An Israeli drone strike in Sidon, southern Lebanon, killed one person on Monday, marking the deepest attack since the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in November. The strike, near a Lebanese army checkpoint, occurred a day before the deadline for Israel’s full withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Despite the ceasefire, Israel has continued airstrikes on suspected … Read more
Pope Francis sat out mass and his traditional Angelus prayer from hospital on Sunday, with a Vatican health official saying the 88-year-old pontiff needed to preserve his strength for the Church’s busy Jubilee year. – Busy Jubilee year – The head of the health office for the Italian Bishops’ Conference, Massimo Angelelli, told AFPTV it … Read more
The Australian government has announced a two-year ban on foreign investors purchasing existing homes from April 2025 to address housing affordability. While foreign investors can still invest in newly built homes, the policy aims to increase housing supply. The policy has faced mixed reactions and questions about its impact on overall housing affordability.
Residents in Vandiver, Alabama, are facing a water crisis after an underground drilling project by Alabama Power damaged an aquifer. Several private wells have run dry or seen significant drops in water levels. The court has mandated that drilling continue around the clock to quickly resolve the issue.
