Kevin McCarthy urged Trump to quit amid Capitol riots

Kevin McCarthy

After the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy planned to get former President Donald Trump to resign, The New York Times learned in an audio tape. He told them he thought Congress would impeach Trump again, believing the measure would pass both the House and the Senate, according to the recording. “I’m … Read more

Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies in her own defense.

Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies in her own defense.

Democrat Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia defended her remarks before the Jan. 6 disturbance at the U.S. Capitol while appearing under oath as part of a voter and legal challenge to her reelection. There has been a Democratic-led investigation into the attack on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C., for months, but Greene’s presence in … Read more

This Ukraine American is a lawyer by day and a boot smuggler by night.

Ukraine

The deputy commander of Ukraine territorial defense forces, Tetiana Poudel’s father, was in desperate need of combat boots. Russia had just invaded Ukraine, and his unit was desperately in need of basic protective gear and medical supplies, both of which were severely lacking. To help her father and other members of his unit, Poudel, a … Read more

For allegedly assaulting, stabbing, and driving into Orthodox Jews, a New Jersey man has been charged with federal hate crimes.

New Jersey

A New Jersey man is facing federal hate crime charges for “a spree of violent assaults” on members of an Orthodox Jewish community on a single day in April, officials said Wednesday. Dion Marsh allegedly attacked four Jews, according to prosecutors. According to US Attorney Philip R. Sellinger of New Jersey, he faces four counts … Read more

‘Crisis within a crisis’ is coming, World Bank warns

World Bank

A “human catastrophe” is looming, according to World Bank President David Malpass, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Because they will “eat less, and have less money for anything else, such as schooling,” he said, the poorest people in the world will bear the brunt of the food crisis. There is enough food in the world … Read more

‘Amazed’ White House pledges more military assistance to Ukraine

Ukraine

“Amazing” is how Joe Biden describes the Ukraine military’s steadfast resistance. At a meeting with his top defence advisors on Wednesday he said, “They’re tougher and more proud than I thought. President Biden said a “unified, focused, and energised” Nato has shocked Russian President Putin. “Weapons and ammunition are arriving daily, demonstrating the value of … Read more

Akshay Kumar quits elaichi as brand ambassador, donates ad fee

Akhshay Kumar

On his official Twitter account, Akshay Kumar announced his resignation as a brand ambassador for a popular elaichi brand. Unbeknownst to many, the actor recently appeared in an elaichi commercial for a tobacco company. Akshay also apologised to his fans for endorsing the brand and promised to donate his fee to the cause. “I am … Read more

Russia has released a video of its intercontinental ballistic missile launch.

Russia

According to the Russia defense ministry, a nuclear-capable missile was successfully launched, as evidenced by a video released on its website. The new Sarmat super-heavy intercontinental ballistic missile was launched from the Plesetsk spaceport in the north-western Arkhangelsk region and landed in the other side of Russia in the far-eastern Kamchatka peninsula. President Putin said … Read more

New US sanctions against Russia

the United States

As part of its latest round of sanctions against Russia, the United States on Wednesday announced that it would be targeting “a global network of more than 40 individuals and entities led by US-designated Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev.”For the first time, according to a press release from the US Treasury Department, the agency was going … Read more

Russian oligarch lambasts country’s ‘massacre’

Russian

According to reports, a Russian oligarch has denounced Russia’s “massacre” in Ukraine and called for an end to the current “crazy war”. Instagram post by Oleg Tinkov stated that there was “no benefit” to the conflict. Mr Tinkov is one of Russia’s most well-known entrepreneurs and founded the global online bank Tinkoff Bank and owned … Read more

Norway donates missiles to Ukraine

Norway

Norway is the latest country to release information on weapons donations to Ukraine. In accordance with the Norwegian defence ministry, Norway has given Ukraine 100 Mistral air defence missiles The Norwegian Navy’s “effective weapon,” according to Defence Minister Bjrn Arild Gram, would be a “great benefit” to Ukraine. Defence minister Bjørn Arild Gram said this … Read more

The White House says Vice President Joe Biden is “sad” and “fearful” for the people of Ukraine as he deals with the images coming out of the country.

In response to Ukrainian forces’ pleas for help in Mariupol, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the administration continues to urge Russian forces to “guarantee safe passage” for civilians. “We’ve all seen these pleas for help. Assuring safe passage for any civilians or others wishing to leave the city is a top priority for … Read more