Biden signs bill expanding health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
United States President Joe Biden , whose elder son died of cancer after serving in Iraq has signed legislation expanding healthcare for millions of US veterans who were exposed to toxins…
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People 2022
The United Nations’ International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is observed each year on August 9 to promote and protect the rights of the world’s Indigenous population. This event recognizes the achievements…
Grease star and pop icon, Olivia Newton dies at 73
Olivia Newton-John, the singer and songwriter best known to movie lovers as the star of Grease, has died. According to TMZ, her death was confirmed by her husband John Easterling, who said…
Serena Williams announces her retirement from tennis after 27 years of career
Williams shared her thoughts about her future in a first-person essay on Vogue.com on Tuesday August 8th, suggesting the US Open could be her final tournament. She admitted she had mixed…
UN Security Council Meets in Emmergency over Gaza-Israel Violence
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting Monday to discuss the situation in Gaza, with several members raising concerns despite the tenuous truce between Islamic Jihad militants and Israel…
UN peacekeepers open fire in DR Congo, causing death toll
At least two people have been killed and 15 wounded when members of the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission (MONUSCO) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) opened fire at…
Quick, tasteful and healthy: Mediterranean turkey steaks with oven vegetables recipe
Ingredients for 4 people 3 branches rosemary 10 stems thyme 5 stems sage 8-9 tbsp olive oil pepper 4th Turkey schnitzel (approx. 150 g each) 600 g red and yellow…
After ‘historical’ US climate bill, scientists urge global action
Scientists on Monday welcomed US President Joe Biden’s passage of a “historic” climate bill while calling on other major emitters – namely the European Union – to follow suit and…
US sanctions virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash
The United States on Monday August 8th imposed sanctions on virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash, accusing it of helping hackers, including from North Korea, to launder proceeds from their cyber…
A major victory for Biden: US approves bill to fight climate change, cut drug costs
The US Senate on Sunday 08/07/2022 passed a sweeping $430 billion bill intended to fight climate change, lower drug prices and raise some corporate taxes, a major victory for President…