Four U. S. senators from the Democratic Party recently expressed concerns about the Trump administration's handling of sanctions on Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project. They argue that the relaxed enforcement has allowed China to purchase discounted liquefied natural gas, indirectly supporting Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. The senators, including Elizabeth Warren, high...
A recent court hearing stirred up old tensions between Cemex and the State Water Resources Control Board. The debate centered around whether Cemex should be allowed to challenge a decision before a final ruling is made, expected in February. Cemex's legal team pointed fingers at the state board for the long delay in their plans to extract 56 million tons of sand and ...
The Philadelphia Eagles found themselves on the wrong end of a 24-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The game started promisingly for the Eagles, with a 21-0 lead. However, their offensive strategy took a turn for the worse. The Eagles' offense, which had been effective in the first half, struggled in the second half. The play-calling became conservative, and the team f...
The United States has proposed a 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, but it's facing some serious hurdles. The Kremlin hasn't even commented on the recent talks in Geneva, and European leaders feel left out because they weren't consulted when the plan was drafted. They're also skeptical about the plan's details, especially since it involves commitments from them, like b...
The US and Ukraine have been working on a new peace plan. They've come up with a 19-point draft, but the really tough decisions are still up in the air. These decisions will be made by the presidents of both countries. The talks were intense but productive. Both sides felt good about the progress they made. They agreed on many things but left the most controversial ...
Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy Captain, is under Pentagon scrutiny. This comes after he appeared in a video urging military personnel to reject unlawful commands. The Pentagon stated they are looking into "serious allegations of misconduct" against Kelly. They mentioned possible actions, like recalling him for court-martial or other measures. Kelly found out abou...
In a move that stirred controversy, an Australian senator donned a burka during a parliamentary session. This wasn't just any senator, but Pauline Hanson, known for her strong stance against immigration. She was pushing for a ban on full-face coverings in public, a cause she's been vocal about for years. Hanson's actions didn't go down well with her colleagues. They...
The European Union is standing firm in its support for Ukraine. This support includes money, weapons, and diplomacy. EU leaders recently met in Angola. They discussed Ukraine's needs. They promised to keep helping. Money is a big part of this support. EU leaders agreed to fund Ukraine for the next two years. This was decided last month. They plan to finalize details...
The new Czech government, led by the ANO party, is at odds with the outgoing administration over the 2026 budget. The dispute centers around the budget's lack of funds for infrastructure and social programs, which the ANO party and its allies argue is necessary to meet their campaign promises. The outgoing government, led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala, has already re...
Donald Trump's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict has been anything but consistent. Initially, he praised Putin's actions, calling them "savvy" and "genius. " This was a stark contrast to his later statement where he condemned the attack, saying, "The Russian attack on Ukraine is appalling. " This sudden change in tone raised eyebrows and left many questioning his...