In American politics, few moments are as emblematic of the complex relationship between policy and performance as the recent encounter between President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump at the White House. On Wednesday morning, the two leaders met for a brief 29-second display of civility, followed by a more private two-hour discussion behind closed...
Chiaka Barry, a trailblazing African-Australian politician, has made history by winning the Ginninderra Seat in the Australian Capital Territory. Her victory is being hailed as a landmark moment for African-Australian representation. Barry's win is expected to pave the way for other migrants to take on leadership roles, and analysts predict that this will lead to policies...
Five years after making international headlines, the mystery surrounding the appearance of a beluga whale off the coast of Norway may finally be solved. The whale, affectionately named Hvaldimir by locals, became a global sensation when it was first discovered wearing a harness that seemed too unusual to be just a coincidence. Amidst widespread speculation,...
In an unexpected but high-profile appointment, President-elect Donald Trump has tapped tech billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to jointly lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. This advisory body, announced by Trump’s transition team, is tasked with exploring ways to streamline federal bureaucracy and improve government processes. Musk and...
In a dramatic shift for the Church of England, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced his resignation, just days after a comprehensive report exposed a history of abuses by John Smyth, a former church-affiliated figure with a prolific record of child abuse. Smyth's abuses, hidden for decades by systemic silence, highlight a tragic legacy of...
The Church of England is facing a significant internal crisis as Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby comes under intense scrutiny following a damning report on his handling of abuse allegations against John Smyth, a former church figure and prolific child abuser. Smyth, who is believed to have abused more than 100 boys and young men,...
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to step back into the Oval Office, his next White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, has provided a glimpse into his early agenda. Speaking privately to a group of Republican donors, Wiles revealed that Trump plans to act swiftly upon taking office, starting by reinstating several key executive orders...
When COVID-19 began spreading across the U.S., it brought widespread isolation, uncertainty, and stress. Faced with sudden changes to daily life, many Americans turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, a trend that continued and even intensified as the pandemic persisted.
In a surprising development in U.S. politics, former President Donald Trump is expected to name Senator Marco Rubio as his secretary of state. Known for his strong stance on foreign policy, especially regarding China and Iran, Rubio’s potential appointment suggests a continuation of a hawkish approach toward these nations.
