Category: World

  • Leaked recording reveals Iranian secrets

    A recording of Iran’s foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has been leaked revealing that Russia allegedly wants to stop the U.S. and Iran from reentering the 2015 nuclear deal. Zarif warned the interviewer that this is so sensitive that “You definitely can never release this part.” The Associated Press has the story: Legitimate secret recording…

  • India: SOS messages as patients run out of oxygen

    India set another record for new coronavirus infections for a fifth day in a row as doctors beg for cylinders of oxygen. India now has almost as many COVID-19 deaths as the U.S. The Associated Press has the story: New surge of COVID-19 in India results in doctors begging for oxygen tanks NEW DELHI (AP)…

  • US has enough vaccines to share with the world

    With 53% of its adult population vaccinated, the U.S. is going to share the AstraZeneca vaccine with other countries. The U.S. government will donate the vaccines. The Associated Press has the story: US donating AstraZeneca vaccines to other countries WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will begin sharing its entire pipeline of vaccines from AstraZeneca once…

  • The U.S. formally recognizes the of Armenian genocide

    The U.S. formally recognizes the of Armenian genocide The systematic killing and deportation of hundreds of thousands of Armenians by Ottoman Empire forces in the early 20th century was “genocide,” the United States formally declared on Saturday, as President Joe Biden used that precise word after the White House had avoided it for decades for…

  • India desperately needs oxygen for COVID-19 patients

    As COVID-19 cases surge in India, setting a global record in daily infections for the second straight day, India desperately needs oxygen for patients on ventilators. India’s Defense Ministry will fly 23 mobile oxygen generating plants from Germany to help with the shortage. The Associated Press has the story: COVID-19 cases surge to daily global…

  • Ship protects US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

    As the U.S. prepares to remove its last remaining 2,500 troops from Afghanistan, an aircraft carrier will provide protection along with two Air Force bombers. It is unknown what the Taliban will do when the troops start leaving. The Associated Press has the story: Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower prepared to protect US troops…

  • French police official fatally stabbed, probably terrorism

    French anti-terrorism authorities are investigating the fatal stabbing of a police official that occurred outside Paris. Based on witness accounts, it may have been a terrorist attack. The Associated Press has the story: Anti-terrorism French prosecutors investigating death of police official RAMBOUILLET, France (AP) — French prosecutors opened a terrorism investigation into the fatal stabbing…

  • Russian opposition leader Navalny ends hunger strike

    Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader who was imprisoned earlier this year, has ended his hunger strike after obtaining medical treatment. Additionally, part of the reason he ended the hunger strike was because others were not eating along with him to support him. The Associated Press has the story: Alexei Navalny, imprisoned enemy of Vladimir…

  • King of Jordan releases 16 alleged plotters

    After an alleged coup was thwarted attempting to remove King Abdullah II of Jordan, the king has decided to offer some of those detained leniency. Some of the tribal leaders, former senior officials and others arrested have been released for the holidays, although they have yet to receive pardons. The Associated Press has the story:…

  • US troops preparing to leave Afghanistan

    Concrete steps have begun to remove the final U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Although they will not leave by the original May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban, the departure will likely be completed well before September 1, the anniversary of 9-11. The Associated Press has the story: US wrapping up final steps for removing remaining…