While streaming online using Twitch, a gunman in Buffalo, New York, shot ten dead in one of the largest racial massacres in recent history.
Finland and Sweden Set to Join NATO in Response to Russia’s War Against Ukraine
Finland and Sweden agree to submit a joint NATO application in hopes of strengthening security against Russia’s attack on a non-NATO country.
Biden Taps Oil Reserves, Tries to Lower Fuel Prices Post Russian Sanctions
As US Russia-Ukraine war sanctions continue to increase fuel prices for American citizens, Biden taps strategic oil reserves to relieve Americans of their financial stress.
Rigid Ruble: Russian Currency Outperforms Western Expectations, For Now…
American and Western attempts to deplete Russia’s currency reserves and the value of the ruble remain largely unsuccessful, but a recession looms.
Lockdown in Shanghai Due to Zero-COVID Strategy Causes Civil Unrest
Shanghai’s recent surge in COVID-19 cases has induced a full-scale lockdown of its 26 million residents, prompting civil unrest.
Sub-Saharan Africa Struggles to Keep Up Its Vaccinations
The COVID-19 vaccination rate in Sub-Saharan Africa remains below 15 percent, promising economic losses in the region.
Non-Fungible Failure: NFTs and The Crash of an Oversaturated Market
NFTs could be on their last legs, but they were never on solid footing to begin with.
The Apprehensive West Can Do More for Ukraine
During the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, foreign aid has been invaluable in keeping the nation afloat and helping those within the country, yet with millions of refugees, there is still more to be done by some nations to help.
Federal Reserve’s Inflation Response: Prices Rise, Wages Decrease
Inflation in the US is at an all time high, and the Fed. wants to combat it with an increase in interest rates.
Orb Diplomacy and the Future of U.S. Saudi Relations
The relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has prospered in recent decades; however, Saudi Arabia may be drifting toward the U.S.’s greatest adversary, which is against the interest of both parties.
Victor Orbán’s Victory: A War on Immigration, the LGBTQ Community, and Liberalism
Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orbán secures a fourth term in office. A vocal supporter of Putin and violator of human rights, his victory causes concern for the EU and US.
Two Sides of the Same Coin: Russians Support the War in Ukraine, Or Do They?
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, a number of surveys have been conducted to determine Russian public opinion regarding the war. The results suggest majority support for the war, but is it truly the case?
French Election and Grumpy Voters
The 2022 French elections appear like a rematch of the 2017 election, only this time with uglier debates, wrinkled candidates, and angry voters.
Trump Administration Scandals Continue to Emerge
It’s been a year and a half since the chaos of the 2020 election, and Former President Donald J. Trump still faces considerable controversy over his potentially criminal attempts to sway votes in various battleground states. Included in the pile of evidence against Trump is a recorded call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, where Trump asks Raffensperger to procure votes to contest Biden’s win in the state, along with traces of him instigating the January 6th Capitol riot in 2021. Even now, new pieces of evidence are surfacing surrounding Trump’s attempts to illicitly win the election.
North Korea Threatens to Use Nuclear Force Against South Korea
On March 9, 2022, Yoon Suk-yoel was elected the 20th president of South Korea in the country’s closest democratic race ever. With the incoming conservative president, South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook mentioned that his country had much improved missiles with the capability to “accurately and quickly hit any target in North Korea.” Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said that North Korea did not want war but would be forced to use nuclear weapons if South Korea ever attacked. Kim said it was a “big mistake” to make remarks about attacks on North Korea.
Russian Troops Withdraw From Kyiv
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, a turning point in the brutal conflict seems to have emerged. On April 2, Russian troops departed Kyiv under heavy fire, ultimately retrenching in eastern portions of Ukraine. Their retreat marks the first time Ukraine has had control of its capital since the start of the invasion on February 24, 2022.
Russia Invades Ukraine
Russia has invaded Ukraine. Minutes before 3:00 a.m. (GMT), Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the start of a “special military operation” in Ukraine. Immediately after, bombs rained down on Kyiv, and Russian troops moved into Ukraine. The death toll is rising as Ukrainian soldiers confront the Russian assault.
Tensions Between Russia and Ukraine Rise As Russian Troops Gather At Border
February 2022 has seen tensions between Russia and Ukraine reach a fever pitch. In January 2022, official confirmation that Russian…
Too Little for Too Much: America’s Rising Inflation
After years of historically low inflation, consumer prices in the U.S. went on a steep ascent in the past year.…
Conflict in Yemen Escalates After Drone Strikes Peak in the U.A.E and Saudi Arabia.
Recently, the U.A.E intercepted another Houthi ballistic missile during the Isreali President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Abu Dhabi. Joe Biden…
Violence in Kazakhstan: Corruption, Allegiance, and Power
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Kazakhstan has been a nation of little international note, save for…
At All Costs: The Price of China’s Zero Covid Policy
Before the coronavirus, the Chinese New Year was considered to be one of the largest annual migrations of humans in…
How Harmful are Tipping Practices in the United States?
Is tipping in the service sector a harmful practice? Most restaurants expect customers to tip 10-20 percent to the staff…
Conservatives May Oust Boris Johnson Due to Partygate Scandal
In early 2022, former British prime minister Boris Johnson found himself in a bind: he was caught red handed violating…
Exxon Mobil Aims for Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050
On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, Exxon Mobil, one of the largest publicly traded international oil and gas companies in the…