Times Now: “Two Russian pilots were killed in a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter crash in Crimea. The Russian defense ministry said that the reason for the crash could be an equipment failure. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash.”
Category Archives: European Union
MEP Parliament Scandal.
EuroNews: “Marc Tarabella was accused of taking bribes from Qatar.” “Marc Tarabella, a Belgium politician held a press conference on Wednesday, where he explained in tears the difficulties he has faced as his life as a European lawmaker fell apart.” “I see my face on the front page of the JT (Belgium TV) every night.Continue reading “MEP Parliament Scandal.”
Tales of Title 42.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/05/biden-immigration-asylum-border-title-forty-two-covid.html SLATE: “The Title 42 border restrictions are arguably the most significant COVID-19 measure still in effect, and also one of the most durable holdovers of Trump’s immigration agenda. When the COVID-19 public health emergency expires on May 11, the Title 42 immigration restrictions will finally end, leaving it to the Biden Administration to craftContinue reading “Tales of Title 42.”
Vladimir Putin’s Victory Declaration.
Putin’s victory military parade speech. Putin touts a Russian victory over Ukraine and warns the West to reflect on the lessons of the Cold War. In his victory speech, Putin said, “Russians were united in a sacred fight with the West over Ukraine but the strains of war are evident at one of the mostContinue reading “Vladimir Putin’s Victory Declaration.”
The EU Summit.
EU Council meeting. “EU leaders discussed the latest developments in the Russian-Ukraine war. President Volodymyr Zelensky joined the EU Council meeting.” The economy, energy, and migration were among the topics. https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/european-council/2023/03/23/ Council of Europe Summit EuroNews: “European Union (EU) to build a new competitive model for Europe while global tensions rise and resources are scarce.”Continue reading “The EU Summit.”
“Zelensky in Finland.”
EU: “Zelensky was visiting NATO’s newest member Finland and meeting other Scandinavian leaders. With their flags behind him, he dismissed the Kremlin drone strike as a Russian false flag operation.” Zelensky said, “We don’t attack Putin or Moscow. We fight on our territory. We are defending our cities.” Aljazeera: “Officials in Moscow rage after allegedContinue reading ““Zelensky in Finland.””
Sudan’s Generals, send Representatives for Peace Talks
UN Envoy says Sudan’s warring Generals have agreed to send Representatives for negotiation talks. A regional spillover is of great concern. https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/sudan-conflict-drives-100000-over-border-amid-crumbling-ceasefires-2023-05-02/ Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (L). RSF commander General Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagalo (R). Aljazeera: Ashraf Shazly (AP) “In 2019, the two united to overthrow a corrupt dictator, but have sinceContinue reading “Sudan’s Generals, send Representatives for Peace Talks”
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo
“The pair were once allies who banded in April 2019 to overthrow former president Omar al-Bashir who ruled Sudan for 30 years. After the coupe’ they agreed to form a transitional sovereignty Council to hand over control to the people of Sudan through a democratic process they promise to form a new civilian government withinContinue reading “Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo”
Sudan Evacuations
Residents flee Khartoum city. African Diaspora: “People have lost their lives because the military government and the paramilitary force are fighting and it seems like they don’t care where they are having that conflict. The battles have thrown Sudan’s capital into turmoil in the past few days.”
Sudan rebels seize Bio Lab.
The Sun: “Biohazard threat for Brits after Sudanese rebels seize lab in war-torn Khartoum.” The World Health Organization (WHO), said that the “Sudanese fighters have seized a major bio lab containing polio, cholera, and measles samples in an “extremely dangerous” situation.” “World Health Organization (WHO), chiefs have sounded a major alarm after a militia groupContinue reading “Sudan rebels seize Bio Lab.”
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