The US aviation regulator has suspended flights by US carriers to Haiti for a period of at least 30 days, after three incidents of shooting at planes departing from the Caribbean country within one day were recorded, the BBC reported.Airplanes of “JetBlue“, “Spirit“ and “American Airlines” were hit by bullets on Monday upon their arrival in the capital Port-au-Prince.In the attack on the “Spirit “the flight attendant received minor injuries, but no passengers were injured.On Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Notice to Air Missions (Notam) banning flights to Haiti due to “flight safety risks associated with continued...
RUSSIA WRITES OFF $20 BILLION WORTH OF DEBTS TO AFRICAN COUNTRIES, TO OPEN EMBASSIES IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES.
The special representative of the President of Russia for the Middle East and African countries, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Mikhail Bogdanov disclosed that Russia has written off debts to African countries worth $20 billion.Bogdanov stated this in an interview with TASS regarding the results of the first Russian-African ministerial conference, confirming that the funds are being redirected to projects for development.“About $20 billion has been written off, we now have a refinancing program to redirect debt to development projects,” the deputy minister said.The first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum was held on...
MADRID’S ECONOMIC HEAD OF CRIME UNIT ARRESTED OVER MONEY LAUNDRY, DRUG TRAFFICKING AND BRIBERY.
The head of Madrid’s economic crime unit of the Spanish National Police, Oscar Sanchez Gil, has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering, drug trafficking and bribery, according to Spanish media “Mundo” and RTVE and DPA.Sanchez Gil was arrested over 20 million euros found hidden in the walls of his house, as part of a probe into the country´s largest-ever cocaine bust.The former head of economic crime unit whom was described as discreet and hard-working was arrested last week along with 15 other people, including his romantic partner who is also a police officer in the Madrid region. AFP reportedDuring...
OBI CAMPAIGNS FOR EBISENI IN ONDO AHEAD OF NOVEMBER 16, URGE CITIZENS TO VOTE AGAINST TRANSACTIONAL POLITICS.
The 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Tuesday travelled down to Ondo State Nigeria, to campaign alongside the Sola Ebiseni, a governorship candidate for the party.Obi believe Ebiseni has the capacity to govern the state effectively because of his believe in equity and justice, which has been lacking in governance in most sectors of the country.The LP presidential candidates was seen alongside Ebiseni in the midst of the state indigenes to the chants of Obi!!!He hinted that even though the electoral system can’t be trusted, he strongly believe and is dedicated to democracy. In his words:“Notwithstanding the myriads...
ECUADORIAN INTERNATIONAL ÁNGULO DIES AT 22 FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT
Ecuadorian footballer Marco Ángulo has tragically passed away at the age of 22 following a car accident.Ángulo, a midfielder, had built an impressive career playing for Independiente Juniors, Independiente del Valle, and FC Cincinnati, and was currently on loan at L.D.U. Quito from the American club.He was an instrumental part of Independiente del Valle’s success in 2022, helping the club to victories in both the Copa Sudamericana and Copa Ecuador.The accident, which occurred on October 7 in Quito, Ecuador’s capital, also claimed the lives of two others: Roberto Cabezas Simisterra, a defender for Independiente Juniors, and Victor Charcopa Nazareno. Ángulo...
KREMLIN STATE MEDIA AIR NUDES OF MELANIA TO CONGRATULATE U.S. PRESIDENT-ELECT.
A Russian television network sparked controversy by broadcasting nude photos of Melania Trump after congratulating her husband, Donald Trump, on his reelection as U.S. president.The popular Russian program “60 Minutes,” hosts Yevgeny Popov and Olga Skabeyeva, who are married, discussed Trump’s reelection during the show and displayed several photos of Melania Trump from her modeling days, including some from a 2000 GQ magazine shoot.Julia Davis, founder of the watchdog group Russia Media Monitor, shared a video of the broadcast with a caption saying, “Meanwhile in Russia: this is how the most watched state TV channel in the country welcomed Melania Trump’s...
GRIMM, FORMER HOUSE MEMBER CONVICTED OF TAX FRAUD, IS PARALYZED IN FALL FROM HORSE, FRIENDS RAISE FUNDS TO PAY FOR MEDICAL CARE.
A New York Republican who resigned from Congress following a tax fraud conviction, Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, is paralyzed from the chest down after being thrown from a horse during a polo tournament.Its reported that group of friends are raising funds to pay for the ex-lawmaker’s medical care, suffered the devastating injury in September and is now being treated at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in New Jersey.Ignizio a friend of the 54 years old confirmed he had been an avid polo player for years: “It was a passion of his and he suffered a tragic accident at the end...
FEMA WORKER TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR DIRECTING WORKERS TO AVOID HELPING HURRICANE SURVIVORS WHO SUPPORTED TRUMP
Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis has directed the state division of Emergency Management Agency to investigate into an unidentified staff who stopped workers from assisting hurricane survivors whose yard signs support U.S. President Elect, Donald Trump.Governor had labeled such action: “targeted discrimination” further revealing that the case happened in Florida.Though the Federal Emergency Management Agency worker has been fired for her effrontery, its administrator, Deanne Criswell pointed out: “This is a clear violation of FEMA’s core values and principles to help people regardless of their political affiliation. This was reprehensible.”The agency is yet to identify the employee, and the governor had...
Ronaldo received Ambassadorial award “Platinum Quinas” from the Portuguese Football Federation.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary forward known for his time with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus received the Platinum Quinas award from the Portuguese Football Federation at the Quinas de Ouro gala held on November 11, 2024.The award, presented by the Portuguese Football Federation, recognizes Ronaldo’s extraordinary achievements with the national team, including a record-breaking 216 caps.The Al Nassr star was honored with this ambassadorial award in celebration of his contributions to Portuguese football. His storied national team career includes reaching the final of the 2004 UEFA European Championship, where Portugal ultimately lost to Greece, as well as helping Portugal...