Tag: International

Jihadist Attacks Kill More Than 80 People in Burkina Faso’s Worsening Security Situation

An attack on army and volunteer defense forces in northern Burkina Faso on April 15 left 40 people dead—eight soldiers and 32 civilian volunteers—with 33 others wounded, the West African nation’s transitional leadership confirmed in a statement. The government said the attack was carried out by “unidentified armed men” in Aorema village in the Yatenga…


Beijing’s Antartica Land Gab: China Continues Constructing 5th Base Near South Pole

Beijing is undergoing the “most significant” expansion of its footprint in Antarctica after new satellite images revealed the communist regime was resuming construction on a fifth polar station. A Washington-based think tank believes the new station, located on Inexpressible Island near the Ross Sea, could double as a spying operation. “While essential for tracking and communicating…


Beijing’s Antarctic Land Grab: CCP Builds 5th Base Near South Pole

Beijing is undergoing the “most significant” expansion of its footprint in Antarctica after new satellite images revealed the communist regime was resuming construction on a fifth polar station. A Washington-based think tank believes the new station, located on Inexpressible Island near the Ross Sea, could double as a spying operation. “While essential for tracking and communicating…


The Winning Price for the Coalition’s Voice

Commentary The Price is Right was a popular TV show capturing the attention and following of many Australian viewers. Opposition leader Peter Dutton correctly believes that in today’s political world, his Price is also right, and in turn, will attract the following of many Australian electors for the Coalition and against “The Voice.” Senator Jacinta…


The Winning Price for the Coalition’s ‘Voice’ Campaign

Commentary The Price is Right was a popular TV show capturing the attention and following of many Australian viewers. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton correctly believes that in today’s political world, his Price is also right, and in turn, will attract the vote of many Australian electors for the centre-right Liberal-National Coalition and against “The Voice.”…


China Accelerating Nuclear Armament ‘Without Any Transparency’: NATO Chief

China’s communist regime is rapidly building its nuclear capabilities without any apparent regard for the safety of the world or itself, according to NATO’s chief diplomat. The regime is not cooperating with international norms and laws regarding nuclear proliferation, and will not be honest with the international community about the extent of its nuclear expansion,…


Russia Excluded From Men’s Basketball at 2024 Olympics

MIES, Switzerland—Russia has been excluded from qualification for the men’s Olympic basketball tournament in Paris next year, basketball’s international governing body FIBA said Tuesday. The decision was widely expected since FIBA has suspended Russia’s teams from international play since shortly after the invasion of Ukraine last year. The International Olympic Committee favors allowing individual athletes…


US Approves F-16 Upgrade After Turkey Eases Stand on NATO

WASHINGTON—The U.S. agreed Monday to sell Turkey $259 million in software it has long sought to upgrade its fleet of U.S. F-16 fighter jets. State Department approval of the sale comes about two weeks after Turkey dropped its objections to Finland joining NATO. Turkey continues to withhold its approval for Sweden to join the military…


UMU: A New Global Digital Currency Launched at IMF Event

A new central bank digital currency (CBDC) was launched at a recent event held by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with some raising concerns about a “globalist agenda” behind the currency. The universal monetary unit (UMU), created by the Digital Currency Monetary Authority (DCMA), was officially launched on April 10 at the International Monetary Fund’s…


WHO Pandemic Treaty Is ‘An Assault on Our Freedoms’: MP

A British MP has warned that a proposed Word Health Organisation (WHO) treaty on pandemic prevention and preparedness represents “an assault on our freedoms” and would create a “vast public health surveillance mechanism.” On Monday, MPs debated whether the government should hold a referendum on the UK’s involvement in the WHO pandemic treaty (pdf). The debate…