Trump’s coronavirus task force holds briefing as COVID-19 cases surge – 3/31/2020
Trump said the new ‘Golden Fleet’ of battleships would expand U.S. naval power and speed up defense production President Donald Trump announced a new fleet of ships Monday, known as the “Golden Fleet,” as he revealed he approved plans for two new “very large battleships.” “As you know, we’re desperately in need of ships. Our…
A Gaza journalist who wrote for Al Jazeera was holding three hostages in his home with his family before he was killed by Israeli commandos during a rescue operation Saturday, according to the Israeli military. Abdallah Aljamal, who also worked as a spokesman for the Hamas-run labor ministry, was killed when special forces soldiers stormed…
Republicans and Democrats are in a tight race for control of the US Congress, a day after the midterms. With votes still being counted, Republicans are favourites to win the House of Representatives, but the fight for the Senate is on a knife-edge. Democrats have gained a key Senate seat in Pennsylvania, but two other…
France’s political leaders are scrambling to prepare for snap elections after President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament in response to a stinging European vote defeat by the far-right National Rally. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has warned the two-round vote, starting on 30 June could have “the most serious consequences” in modern French history. German Chancellor…
Weekly Update Greetings from Tyler, It’s just so much easier to avoid what’s happening around the world. There is this scene this week in Davos, where the world’s “elite” went to congratulate themselves on saving the planet. Al Gore delved into one of the more bizarre performances ever. He used terms I’d never heard before. But…
Ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will need secret codes and to pay up to $2 million in Chinese yuan or cryptocurrencies to avoid being attacked by Iran, according to a new report. After Iran’s lawmakers approved a bill to impose fees on the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz this…