Alex Turner

Alex Turner

Marco Rubio’s Impossible Mission: From Retrieving Panama to Express Deportation Services!

Marco Rubio, the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State, has landed in Panama as part of his first official voyage, with the aim of putting into practice Trump’s grandiose plans for Central America. The main objectives? Controlling migration, countering China, and of course entertaining the idea of “reclaiming” the Panama Canal! It is still unclear whether Rubio packed a suitcase full of diplomatic agreements or just a GPS to locate Panama again…

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When Skiing Became Grounded: A Report on the Accidental Incident in Astun Resort in Spain

That was supposed to be a fun, frosty day at Astun ski resort in the Pyrenees mountains of Spain but turned out to be an unexpected adventure—more on the ground than in the snow. At 12:00 p.m. local time, a dramatic incident occurred when the ski lift suddenly collapsed, leaving 30 people injured in various ways. Among them, 10 were rushed to the hospital,…

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Republicans and the Conundrum of Conundrums: To Cut Taxes or To Close the Borders?

It is as if the Republicans now act like college buddies arguing over who will take everybody out to eat or order in pizza. Do they cut the taxes? Do they shut the borders? Do they try it all, yet piecemeal? It is all so byzantine; literally, the only thing not at the top of a priority list now seems to be clarity. Some say, “Let’s address immigration first, and then take up taxes later.” Presumably the same political leaders who believe any meal should start with an appetizer. Then there are the tax cut proponents on the other side, shouting, “Shove it all into one giant-sized bill-the sandwich approach!” Trump, of course, hasn’t exactly made things easier. He recently said in a meeting, “Whether it’s one bill or two, we’re getting it done.” It’s becoming increasingly…

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US and UK Slap Comprehensive Sanctions on Russian Oil Industry: Checkmate or an Oil Game?

The United States and the United Kingdom took a bold step on Friday that could be described as “checkmating Moscow’s war chest.” New sanctions targeted two of Russia’s oil giants, Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, in an attempt to slash revenues financing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It would now appear that the US Treasury has engaged in a chess game in which Moscow is steadily losing its pieces. But here is the kicker: These sanctions ensnared a total of 183 vessels for allegedly forming part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”-a secretive network of…

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World’s Oldest Banana-Loving Mountaineer, Tomiko Itooka, Passes Away at 116!

Tomiko Itooka, the woman who single-handedly held the record for “the longest life fueled by a love for bananas,” has passed away at the age of 116. Officially recognized last year by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest person, she died peacefully on December 29 at a care home in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture—possibly with a banana in hand and…

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Karl Nehammer Steps Down: Austria’s Political Drama Continues

The story of Karl Nehammer, Austria’s Chancellor, stepping down feels like a political drama where the writer decided to cancel the show halfway through. After months of fruitless coalition talks, Nehammer essentially said, “I’ve had enough—figure it out yourselves!” Here’s what happened:Nehammer, after failing to form a coalition with other parties, announced he’ll resign both…

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South Korea Court Approves Arrest of President Policy Yoon Suk Yeol Amid Martial Law Investigation

The Seoul Western District Court has approved the arrest of South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol in connection with martial law declaration. It was the first time that a sitting president in South Korea had been arrested, adding to the country’s political turmoil. The arrest warrant was requested by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO)…

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