Category: Politics
Biden Bows Out: President Decides Against Gaining Voters
On March 28th, 2024, a fundraiser was held for Biden and his 2024 Presidential re-election campaign. They raised $26 Million with the help of Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and the late-night comedy (turned news) host, Stephen Colbert. Joe Biden is 81 years old and with his health declining, other Democrat centerpieces have now come to…
Iran Blames Israel: Top Military Official Killed in Damascus Airstrike
Who was the Military Official of Iran? Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had died in the strike. The IRGC is a Military organisation of Iran. Israeli Forces had targeted the Iranian Consulate in Damascus and killed Brigadier General Zahedi. Zahedi was a significant figure in the Quds…
Weekly Politics Summary: 1/4/24- Big Loss for President Erdogan
Biggest loss for Erdogan and ruling party in local Turkish Elections The Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Turkey won its largest victory in Turkish Local Elections. The CHP won 6 out of 8 of Turkey’s largest cities, including Istanbul which Erdogan was mayor of from 1994 to 1998. President of Turkey and leader of the…
Argentina President Insults World Leaders
During a CNN interview with Andrés Oppenheimer on CNN En Español, President of Argentina Javier Milei affronted the Colombian president Gustavo Petro by calling him a ‘terrorist murderer’. He also called the Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador ‘ignorant’. Mr Milei, a famously far-right leader referred to the societal deterioration in Venezuela and Cuba and hinted…
Florida Considers Ban on Social Media for Users Under 14
The Florida state government is reportedly exploring the possibility of raising the minimum age for social media use to 14. This potential policy shift has sparked debate, with proponents citing the need to protect children from online dangers and critics questioning its enforceability and effectiveness. Protecting Young Minds Florida’s reasoning centres on the vulnerability of…
Baltimore Key Bridge Collapses
What caused the Baltimore Bridge to collapse? A bridge in the US city of Baltimore, Maryland, collapsed this morning. A cargo vessel reportedly collided with a bridge pillar only 30 minutes after departing from Baltimore. It was called the Dali, on a 27-day course to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Although soon to be deemed a catastrophe,…
