Category: International

After sudden resignation of outgoing Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, his ruling party Fine Gael has chosen Simon Harris as their new head, paving way for him to be the country’s youngest-ever Prime Minister. At 37 years old, Harris would be the youngest Taoiseach, ever since Irelands ever had. Varadkar (who resigned because of both personal and political reasons) became famous in 2017 when he succeeded young king at the age of 38 and it time became the youngest prime minister in Irish history. As Chairperson of a Fine Gael…

Prince William and Kate Middleton are touched by the love and support they have received from around the world following the revelation on Friday. On Saturday, a Kensington Palace spokesperson shared a statement with People Magazine that “the Prince and Princess are both enormously touched by the kind messages from people here in the U.K., across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness’ message.” The statement continued, “They are extremely moved by the public’s warmth and support and are grateful for the understanding of their request for…

A cement truck rammed into a school bus carrying young children, resulting in the death of two, including a student.  The mishap took place on Friday afternoon along West State Highway 21 near Caldwell Road in Bastrop County, just outside Austin. The bus of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District was carrying 44 pre-kindergarten students from Tom Green Elementary School and 11 adults returning from a field trip.  Reports from the Texas Department of Public Safety revealed that the bus collided with a concrete truck and another car on State…

If shareholders decide in his favour on Friday, former president Donald Trump could get $3.4 billion richer.  This would happen if they approve his plan to make his Trump Media business public via merger with a special purpose acquisition company (Spac), Digital World Acquisition.  If approved by shareholders, this merger would allow Trump Media to sell shares on the stock market for the first time. The Spac, which is named Digital World Acquisition, plans to vote on merging with Trump Media this Friday.  However, there is a problem.  Digital World is…

Former president Donald Trump seems to be in trouble as he failed in his attempt to prevent Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels from testifying at his forthcoming trial. Originally scheduled for March 25th, the trial has been postponed to mid-April due to a dispute over evidence disclosure. The trial revolves around money payments Daniels, an adult film actress, receives on Trump’s behalf prior to the 2016 presidential election. He is in trouble for something that happened before he became president. Michael Cohen gave Daniels money to keep quiet. Donald Trump’s…

South Dakota’s governor, Kristi Noem has got into a bit of a pickle. The South Dakota’s governor is being tipped to be Donald Trump’s presidential running mate in 2024 presidential election. Kristi Noem made a video where she talks about getting her teeth fixed by a dentistry company called Smile Texas. However, her action sparked strict response from a group called Travelers United. The consumer advocacy group took strong exception to her. The Travelers United sued Kristi Noem as they think she did not play fair. The group said she…

At least 50 people have been injured after LATAM Air flight LA800 travelling from Sydney to Auckland suddenly nosedived, sending unrestrained bodies up in the air, hitting the roofs, AFP reported. The Chilean based airline was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that was carrying 263 passengers and nine crew members. According to passenger, Lucas Ellwood, “The crashing of people into the roof caused the tiling to be dislodged.” “The guy behind me was in the toilet when it happened. He told me he went through the roof,” he added. The Chilean authorities have…

As daylight saving begins today in the United States, the clocks will be moved ahead by an hour to get longer days, CBS News reported. This custom is not only followed in the US but in many countries across Europe, North America, and parts of Africa, Asia, and South America. In the state of California, Senator Roger Niello, in collaboration with senators from Oregon and Washington, plans to adopt one time. The proposed legislation aims to adopt one standard time and to end changing of times to daylight savings. Niello said, “Sleep…

An 83-year-old woman named Elizabeth Eaton, also known as Sweetheart has been wearing the colour green for the past 20 years.  She is a beloved figure in her Brooklyn neighbourhood and a spark of happiness for everyone around, the New York Post reported. Dubbed “The Green Lady” by the locals, Sweetheart has nearly a million followers on Instagram.  She frequently posts pictures of herself living in green. She says, “People are wonderful when they see me, they smile, they are happy and they love to take photos, they take selfies and we hug…