Author: Andrew Rogers

José Mujica Dies at 89 – The former president of Uruguay has passed away at the age of 89. He was widely known as the “world’s poorest president” due to his simple lifestyle and modest way of living. Mujica, also known by his nickname “Pepe,” served as Uruguay’s president from 2010 to 2015. His death was confirmed by current President Yamandú Orsi in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Orsi wrote, “Thank you for everything you gave us and for the deep love you had for our people.” The exact cause of death was not announced, but Mujica had been…

On day two of the Cannes Film Festival, action and emotion shared the spotlight. Tom Cruise returned to the red carpet with Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, while Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Farsi premiered Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk, a moving tribute to late Palestinian journalist Fatma Hussuna. The festival showed how cinema can thrill and heal — often at the same time. Cruise, now 62 years old, showed once again that he has no plans to slow down. Known for doing all his own stunts, Cruise brings more action, more thrill, and more heart to the final…

A new book reveals that President Joe Biden’s top advisers privately discussed using a wheelchair if he won a second term. His health, both physical and mental, was worse than the public knew. The book, Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again, was written by Jake Tapper of CNN and Alex Thompson of Axios. According to the authors, President Biden’s spine had worsened so much that one more fall could have forced him into a wheelchair. White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor warned staff about the serious risk. But advisers pushed off the…

Qatar has agreed to buy 160 airplanes from the United States. This deal was announced after a high-level meeting between US President Donald Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha. According to a report by the BBC on Wednesday, May 14, both leaders signed several important agreements after their talks. President Trump shared the news after the meeting. He said that Qatar Airways has made a huge order with Boeing. The airline will buy 160 planes, worth more than $200 billion. This is one of the largest aircraft orders in recent years. Along with this…

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not take part in the upcoming peace talks with Ukraine, according to a report by the BBC. The meeting is set to take place on Thursday, May 15, in Istanbul, Turkey. The Kremlin has released a list of its delegates who will join the talks. Putin’s name is not on that list. This has raised concerns about Russia’s real intent to end the war. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky had asked for Putin to be present. He believes that peace will not come unless the Russian leader joins the discussion in person. Zelensky earlier said he…

In a major announcement during his visit to Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump said that all sanctions on Syria will be lifted. He made this statement on Tuesday, May 13, during a speech in Riyadh. President Trump explained that he made this decision after talking with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump said the Crown Prince gave him strong advice to support peace in the region. “I have spoken with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. After careful thought, I have decided to lift all sanctions on Syria,” Trump said during his address. “We believe this will open a…

Three armed militants were killed in a fierce gunfight with Indian security forces in the Shopian area of Indian-controlled Jammu and Kashmir. The clash took place on Monday, May 13, in a forested part of Shopian. Indian media outlet NDTV reported that there may still be one more armed man hiding in the area. Security forces are continuing their search. The gunfight began after Indian troops received intelligence about the presence of militants in the area. Acting on this tip, the army and paramilitary forces launched an operation in Shopian’s Shoke-Keller area. According to a post shared by the Indian…

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed 39 more people on Monday, continuing the deadly attacks. Since October 2023, over 52,000 Palestinians have died in the ongoing conflict. Health officials report growing injuries as rescue efforts struggle under rubble and chaos. Qatar-based news outlet Al Jazeera and Turkey’s Anadolu Agency reported the attacks on Tuesday (May 13). The Israeli airstrikes were part of Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza, which have intensified since March 18. The Palestinian Health Ministry said that 94 people were also injured in the past 24 hours. Many of the injured are in critical condition. The total number…

A possible nuclear war between India and Pakistan was stopped by a sharp warning from U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump revealed how his trade threat led both nations to agree to a ceasefire after weeks of rising tension over the Pahalgam attack. Trump said the U.S. took urgent action to stop what could have turned into a deadly nuclear clash. “If we hadn’t stepped in, millions could have died,” he said. “I’m proud that we stopped that from happening.” The President explained that he used trade as a tool to calm both sides.…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a stern warning to Pakistan over nuclear threats, stating that India will not tolerate any form of “nuclear blackmail.” This statement came after a ceasefire was announced between India and Pakistan, following a period of intense conflict. On Monday night, during a 22-minute address to the nation, Modi addressed the ongoing tensions between the two neighboring countries. He emphasized that India’s stance on terrorism and dialogue remains unchanged. He firmly stated, “Terrorism and talks cannot go hand in hand, terrorism and trade cannot go hand in hand, blood and water cannot flow together.”…