Category: Politics
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,…
Donald Trump and His Truth Social Payout
What Happened? On Monday, Trump will be due to pay $454 Million as a bond to the state of New York. A New York state judge, Arthur Engoron, claimed Trump inflated his assets and properties on financial statements to banks and insurers to get better loans, paying less interest. Despite this, he has paid back…
Corruption in BJP Electoral Bonds causes Huge Scandal
What are Electoral Bonds? Electoral bonds are ways in which members of the public can anonymously donate money to political parties. However, the BJP is under scrutiny for allowing the sale of electoral bonds only a few months before India’s election. Why is the BJP under fire? The BJP (the ruling political party in India)…
Moscow Terrorist Attack: What you need to know
On Friday Evening, 4 gunmen killed 133 people (as of Afternoon of the 23rd) and further injured 140. The attack took place in Crocus City Hall in West Moscow, which is a large concert hall with approximately 6,000 seats. Who Carried out the attack? 4 Individuals were arrested in Bryansk, 340 Kilometres to the South-West…