Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas resigned on July 15th, expecting to become the EU’s new foreign policy chief. Known for her strong support of Ukraine and tough stance against Russia, Kallas is moving to Brussels amid her party’s declining popularity at home. Despite Estonia’s high defense spending under her leadership,
Denmark is set to introduce the world’s first carbon tax on livestock, charging dairy farmers about $96 per cow starting in 2030 to reduce methane emissions. This bold move aims to help the country meet its climate goals by tackling agriculture, the biggest source of emissions in Denmark. While the
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over a month due to technical issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. Initially planned for a brief stay, they encountered helium leaks and thruster malfunctions, preventing their return to Earth. Despite the setbacks, both
New York City has spent over $1 billion in taxpayer funds converting hotels into shelters for migrants, with nightly rates averaging $156 per room and some costing up to $300, according to a New York Post report. The city’s total expenditure on the migrant crisis exceeds $4.88 billion, with nearly
On July 7, Congressman James Comer demanded that President Biden’s personal physician explain why he hasn’t tested the President’s mental fitness, raising concerns about Biden’s health and independence in his assessments. Dr. Kevin O’Connor, who has treated Biden since 2009, reported Biden as healthy in February 2024, despite claims of
Despite ongoing questions about its mRNA technology, Moderna has secured a $176 million U.S. government contract to develop a bird flu vaccine as concerns grow over the H5N1 virus spreading among dairy cows and workers. This funding will support advanced development and testing of the vaccine, with late-stage trials planned
Kenyans living in Washington DC have issued a bold set of demands to President William Ruto, challenging his handling of recent nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Led by spokesperson Fan Murianki, the diaspora community is calling for justice, including the release of detained protesters and accountability for alleged
On June 26, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a new law that makes English an official language for international communication in Ukraine. This law is set to change the landscape of communication in the country significantly. Under the new legislation, specific job positions will now require proficiency in English, and it
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents cannot be prosecuted for actions related to their official duties, asserting a presumption of immunity that shields them from criminal charges stemming from their presidential acts. The case, centered on Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election