North Korea has extradited US player Travis King to China after crossing the border illegally from South Korea for more than two months. He is now in US custody. North Korean state media announced his expulsion on Wednesday. Washington thanked China and Sweden for their help in King’s extradition. Sweden has reportedly contacted Pyongyang about […]
A US government ‘shutdown’ has been avoided for now
AFPLeader Kevin McCarthy before the vote NOS news•Yesterday, 10:56 PM Both the US House of Representatives and the Senate have approved an emergency funding bill for the next 45 days. It is one shutdown, or a central government shutdown, has been blocked for now. President Biden signed into law. The deadline for approving the budget […]
Oil prices will rise to $150 unless US increases production
If the US does not increase oil production, oil prices will rise to $150 per barrel. A top official in the US shale oil industry warns against this. “Once crude oil production Permian Basin Peaks, lack of availability of new resources, and shortages could occur, with oil prices fluctuating between $120 and $150 a barrel,” […]
Russia invades Ukraine’s official holiday: ‘US and NATO get hell!’ | War in Ukraine
Russia celebrates Reunification Day to mark exactly one year since Moscow ‘officially’ annexed occupied Ukrainian territories. President Vladimir Putin signed a decree making the day an official, annual holiday. Thousands of young people gathered in Red Square on Friday for a concert. There are long queues in front of the entrance, mainly young people waiting […]
America’s largest auto manufacturers strike: Nearly 13,000 workers walk off the job | Abroad
By midnight (local time), the head of the auto industry’s largest US union has announced strikes at three factories after no agreement has been reached with major carmakers. He said this in a message distributed via X and Facebook Live platforms. Shawn Fine, president of the United Auto Workers UAW union, said the strikes would […]
US official sued for leaking tax returns from Trump and other wealthy individuals | Abroad
A US official has been sued for leaking the tax returns of former President Donald Trump and others. Charles Edward Littlejohn, 38, is serving a five-year sentence, according to reports The Washington Post. Littlejohn worked in Washington and allegedly leaked thousands of tax returns of the wealthiest Americans in 2019 and 2020, according to court […]
Glorious start for Team Europe at the Ryder Cup: Team America is completely outclassed
ReutersNorwegian Viktor Hovland celebrates the winning hole during the four ball NOS game•Yesterday, 7:04 PM Team Europe has made a great start to the 44th Ryder Cup. After the first day of prestigious golf competition, the Europeans lead 6.5-1.5 against Team America. In the morning session, Europe was on top and they won all their […]
Americans worry about Joe Biden, ‘a tired old man’
International•Sep 25 ’23 at 07:34•Modified on 25 Sep ’23 09:52Author of the book: Mark van Hareveldt According to an ABC News poll, three-quarters of Americans are very concerned about President Joe Biden’s health. Biden’s ‘approval rating’ has increased to 56 percent. American reporter David Hummelburg sums it up: ‘He sounds and has a scratchy, mumbling […]
North Korea expels US soldier, US takes him into custody | Abroad
North Korea has extradited US player Travis King to China after crossing the border illegally from South Korea for more than two months. He is now in custody in the US. North Korean state media announced his expulsion on Wednesday. Washington thanked China and Sweden for their help in King’s extradition. Sweden has reportedly contacted […]
The US government is at risk of a partial shutdown due to a budget dispute economy
25 sep 2023 om 11:36 Update: 2 dagen geleden Many U.S. government services are at risk of shutting down within days because of a lack of agreement on a new budget. Politicians must reach an agreement this week to prevent the so-called shutdown. But discussions about this are difficult. The budget year in the United […]