Category: US and Canada

US to Revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s Visa

USA – The US State Department on Friday said that it’ll revoke the Colombian president Gustavo Petro’s visa over what it calls “incitement of violence.” “Earlier today, Colombian President @petrogustavo stood on a NYC street and urged U.S. soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence. We will revoke Petro’s visa due to his reckless and […]

Trump Threatens Afghanistan Over Bagram Air Base, Kabul Responds

USA – Donald Trump on Thursday threatened of “bad things” to happen if Afghanistan didn’t return the Bagram Air Base to American control. “If Afghanistan doesn’t give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN!!!” Trump wrote on his social media company, Truth Social. […]

Jeff Merkley Introduces a Resolution to Recognize Palestine in US Senate

USA – Jeff Merkley on Thursday introduced a resolution at the US Senate calling for the United States’ formal recognition of a Palestinian state. “Recognition of a Palestinian state is not only a practical step the United States can take to help build a future where Palestinians and Israelis can live in freedom, dignity, and […]

York County Shooting Leaves 3 Police Officers Dead

USA – Three police officers were killed and 2 others wounded in a York county shooting on Wednesday in North Codorus Township, Pennsylvania. The events unfolded shortly after 2 pm local time (1800GMT) when 911 dispatchers received a call about a “police incident” in the township, according to York County Office of Emergency Management spokesman […]

Evergreen High School Shooting Leaves 2 Critically Injured

USA – A shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado on Wednesday left the student shooter dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound, and 2 others critically injured according to Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The injured students were transported to St. Anthony Hospital, where one remains in critical condition. “I don’t know if our suspect is even […]

Comprehensive Overview of US Political Violence and Assassinations

USA – United States has seen a surge in political violence, the latest being the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead on Wednesday in Utah during a university event. Kirk, the 31-year-old activist, founded his organization, Turning Point USA, in 2012, building a national profile by targeting younger people and organizing […]