Dutch band Personal Trainer heads to showcase festival South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas.Statue of Morton Delobal For many Dutch artists this is an artistic dream: to play in America. But due to the sharp increase in visa fees, it becomes unaffordable to perform there and almost impossible for bands to start. Last month, […]
North Korea has warned against US and South Korean military exercises
The joint exercises, which will take place between March 13 and 23, are expected to be the largest between the US and South Korea in two years. The focus is on strengthening their defenses against North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats. Kim’s powerful sister, who has often publicly lashed out at both allies, says the […]
According to a new poll, the actor is the most popular Batman in America
Over ten actors have now played Batman/Bruce Wayne in various films and series. The latest incarnation of the hero is Robert Pattinson. Now a new poll confirms which actor is the most popular Batman in America. Michael KetonThe poll is based on about 150,000 tweets across the United States. Based on this data it is […]
A documentary about the American city “Morocco” premiered in the United States
March 6, 2023 – 11:00 – Culture © The Pulitzer Center in Washington this week premiered a short documentary called ‘Morocco, Morocco’ about the Moroccan origins of a small town in the state of Indiana. ‘Morocco, Morocco’ tells the story of a rider in 1851 with red leather shoes. The man was from Morocco. He […]
US Asks Mexico for Formal Talks on GMO Corn-PPG Dispute
The United States plans to request formal negotiations over Mexican plans to limit imports of genetically modified corn as part of its free trade agreement with Mexico, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The request could come as early as Monday, Bloomberg reported. A spokeswoman for the U.S. Trade Representative’s office […]
Former Republican Gov. Hogan won’t run for president | Abroad
05 mrt 2023 om 23:31Update: 11 uur geleden Larry Hogan is not planning to run for President of the United States as a Republican. A former Maryland governor fears his candidacy could accidentally help former President Donald Trump profit. A long list of Republican candidates for the White House, according to Logan, will cause an […]
South Korea wants reparations for victims of Japanese occupation, US happy with ‘historic’ plan | Abroad
South Korea on Monday announced a plan to compensate victims of the country’s Japanese occupation. But the Asian country does without direct involvement of Japan. The South Korean government is seeking to improve relations with Japan. This should ensure that both countries can better take a joint stand against North Korea. South Korea and Japan […]
“Ukrainian pilots in US to assess fighter skills”
Two Ukrainian military pilots are currently in the US to assess how long it will take to train to fly fighter jets, including the F-16. That reports American channel NBC. The skills of Ukrainian pilots will be evaluated using flight simulators at the military base in Tucson, Arizona. US officials have reportedly authorized the transfer […]
Imports of fresh fruits and vegetables in the United States continue to grow
Imports of fresh fruits and vegetables into the United States have continued to increase over the past year. In total, 22.1 million tonnes were imported. This is 3% more than in 2021. Imports also grew steadily in the preceding years. Although the United States is far from places in Europe, import prices for fresh fruits […]
Trump insults party members as ‘scoundrels’ in heavily conservative US | Abroad
Donald Trump has warned his fellow party members that he is the only person capable of saving America as the 2024 presidential candidate. Last night, the last day of CPAC, the former president of the United States said conservative Americans gathered in the state of Maryland for the largest gathering in four days. Americans won’t […]