The Kremlin has denied any involvement in a reported assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that they do not believe the Biden administration orchestrated the alleged attack. Peskov …
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Venice’s Day-Tripper Tax: A €2.2 Million Success, But Did It Deter Tourists?
Venice recently concluded a pilot program charging day-trippers a €5 entrance fee, generating over €2 million. The city plans to extend the levy and potentially double the fee next year. However, opponents argue the program …
Continue readingImran Khan Acquitted in Marriage Case, But Remains in Jail
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been acquitted of charges of unlawful marriage by a Pakistani court. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove its case. However, Khan will not be released …
Continue readingZelensky Plays Down Biden’s Putin Mix-Up, Focusing on US Support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has downplayed US President Joe Biden’s gaffe at a NATO summit, where Biden mistakenly referred to Zelensky as Russian President Vladimir Putin. The incident occurred on Thursday, during a speech where …
Continue readingRussia Threatens Retaliation Over US Missile Deployments in Europe
The Kremlin has issued a stark warning to European countries considering hosting US long-range missiles, threatening retaliation and highlighting the potential for conflict. In a statement released on Saturday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov asserted that …
Continue readingImran Khan Acquitted in Unlawful Marriage Case, Political Tensions Rise
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Khan, have been acquitted on charges of unlawful marriage. The decision was handed down by a Pakistani court on Saturday, July 13th, just a day …
Continue readingEcuador Court Sentences Five to 34 Years in Presidential Candidate Murder
A court in Ecuador has sentenced five people to prison terms ranging from 12 to 34 years for the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. Villavicencio was shot and killed in August 2023 while leaving …
Continue readingIndia’s Opposition Calls for Billionaire Tax to Fund Public Services
India’s main opposition party, the Congress, has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi impose a 2% tax on billionaires to fund public services. This demand comes at a time of increasing income inequality in India, …
Continue readingTexas Power Outages Linger After Hurricane Beryl, Exacerbating Heat Wave
Millions of homes and businesses in Texas remain without power five days after Hurricane Beryl made landfall. The storm, which brought fierce winds and heavy rain, caused widespread damage to power infrastructure. CenterPoint Energy, the …
Continue readingChina’s Exports Boom, Imports Dip: More Stimulus Needed
China’s June exports surged at their fastest pace in 15 months, likely due to manufacturers front-loading orders ahead of anticipated tariffs from various trading partners. However, imports unexpectedly fell, hitting a four-month low and indicating …
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