Deforestation still major problem in Brazil
Posted by Thomas Bush / April 10, 2023The Brazilian rainforest is still being torn down at an alarm rate. The world’s ocean surface temperatures have reached an all time high. The Pacific Fishery Management Council has voted to recommend a complete ban on commercial and recreational fishing for Chinook salmon in parts of the West Coast in 2023, due to a record-low …
Read MoreChina simulates Taiwan attack
Posted by Thomas Bush / April 10, 2023China has simulated an attack on key Taiwanese targets China’s foreign minister has warned the United States not to cross its “red line” with “bullying” tactics. China claims it drove off a US naval cruiser near the Spratly Islands. China has warned of a potential arms race after learning that the US was sending nuclear-capable …
Read MoreWorld’s ocean surface temperatures at record high
Posted by Robert Leonard / April 9, 2023The world’s ocean surface temperatures have reached an all time high. The Pacific Fishery Management Council has voted to recommend a complete ban on commercial and recreational fishing for Chinook salmon in parts of the West Coast in 2023, due to a record-low number of the fish returning to the Sacramento River to spawn. The …
Read More30+ children returned to Ukraine
Posted by Thomas Bush / April 9, 2023More than 30 children have been returned to Ukraine following deportation to Russia. The Russian military may have committed more than 9,000 war crimes in the Bucha district. Putin has been charged with war crimes in an International Court and a warrant for his arrest has been issued. The International Criminal Court has opened war …
Read MoreUkraine vows to retake Crimea
Posted by Thomas Bush / April 8, 2023Ukraine tells Russia: leave Crimea or have it taken by force. Poland has promised to send Ukraine more jets after sending a batch MiG-29s to Ukraine. Slovakia has sent the first shipment of 4 MiG-29s to Ukraine. A former chair of the Joint Chiefs has predicted that F-16s will be sent to Ukraine. The UK said …
Read MoreWest Coast under salmon-fishing ban
Posted by Catherine Reed / April 8, 2023The Pacific Fishery Management Council has voted to recommend a complete ban on commercial and recreational fishing for Chinook salmon in parts of the West Coast in 2023, due to a record-low number of the fish returning to the Sacramento River to spawn. The ban would affect over 200 miles of the California and Oregon …
Read MoreRussian rouble plummets to lowest level in a year
Posted by Thomas Bush / April 7, 2023The rouble has fallen to its lowest levels in a year, at 80 roubles to the US dollar. The devaluation of the Russian ruble has several geopolitical implications, both for Russia and the broader international community: 1) a weaker ruble makes Russian exports more competitive in global markets, which could potentially help the country’s struggling …
Read MoreFinland to purchase Israeli defense system after Russia threats
Posted by Thomas Bush / April 7, 2023Russian threats following Finland’s admission to NATO has led the latter to purchase Israel’s David’s Sling anti-missile system. Russia will increase military in northwest following Finland’s NATO admission. Turkiye (formerly Turkey) has ratified Finland’s bid to join NATO. Several months ago, Finland’s president said he expects the country to join NATO in July. Sweden and …
Read MoreCisco leaves Russia and destroys $23m in equipment on way out
Posted by Thomas Bush / April 6, 2023Cisco has left Russia, destroying more than $23 million in equipment on the way out. Facing criticism for failing to leave Russia, Heineken has renewed its promise to go. Reports indicate that Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz are looking to leave Russia. Lego has shut down its store in Russia, laying off 90 employees. Russia is struggling …
Read MorePoland promises more jets
Posted by Ivan Vaquero / April 6, 2023Poland has promised to send Ukraine more jets after sending a batch MiG-29s to Ukraine. Slovakia has sent the first shipment of 4 MiG-29s to Ukraine. A former chair of the Joint Chiefs has predicted that F-16s will be sent to Ukraine. The UK said it was ready to help support any country willing to send …
Read MoreUS to send $2.6bn more in aid to Ukraine
Posted by Thomas Bush / April 5, 2023The United States will send $2.6 billion more in weapons aid the Ukraine. Poland has sent MiG-29s to Ukraine. Slovakia has sent the first shipment of 4 MiG-29s to Ukraine. A former chair of the Joint Chiefs has predicted that F-16s will be sent to Ukraine. The UK said it was ready to help support …
Read MoreKremlin Guard defector reveals Putin’s private life
Posted by Thomas Bush / April 5, 2023A Kremlin Guard defector has revealed details from Putin’s private life. Austria has promised to arrest Putin if he visits the country, which will likely start a wave of countries vowing the same thing. President Biden said that Putin did commit war crimes, and thus his arrest warrant is justified. Putin has been charged with …
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