Tag: US
US Mishap Could Have Sent $293M to the Taliban: Here’s Why
According to a letter from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), of the $2.8 billion international aid sent by the US to Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US troops in 2021, approximately $293 million remains unaccounted for. The SIGAR implied that much of this may have been pre-empted by the Taliban. This is…
The 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup
The T20 Cricket World Cup is well underway in the USA and West Indies, with everything from the previous world No. 1 fast bowler getting bowling coaching in New York, to the United States phenomenally winning against Pakistan. This World Cup has so far been quite strange to say the least. Join me, Zach from…
Weekly Politics Summary – 01/06/24: Trump’s Tumultuous Trial
Trump’s Tumultuous Trial After several months of Trump’s trial, on Thursday the 30th of May, following a politically motivated prosecution, Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records. A Manhattan jury of 12 people convicted Trump. Trump is polling at 20% in Manhattan, with Manhattan being an overwhelmingly Democrat area. Due…
Biden Administration Proposes 100% Tariffs on Chinese EV Imports
Biden Administration Ramps up Tariffs The Biden administration plans to announce a 100% tariff on Chinese EV imports. This will quadruple the previous tariff rate of 25%. The hike is simply the latest product of the ongoing trade conflict between the US and China. The Biden administration believes that China’s ‘overcapacity’ to manufacture’ is hurting the profitability…
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates for Sixth Straight Month
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates The Bank of England has opted to hold interest rates for the sixth consecutive month. Interest Rates continue to remain at 5.25%. Although this may be frustrating, the BOE governor, Andrew Bailey, indicated that they will cut rates within the next two months. In 2024, inflation has decreased from…
Ukraine aid approved by Biden
On Tuesday evening, the US Senate approved a bill sending $61 Billion of aid to Ukraine. The total aid budget is $96 Billion to Israel, Taiwan, and Israel. The Senate voted 79 to 18. Image belongs to Copyright Holder. Image from – AP Senior Airman Stephani Barge/U.S. Air Force via AP This comes after the Ukraine aid…
