Day: May 8, 2024

In the wake of what authorities are describing as the worst climate disaster to hit southern Brazil, the region finds itself grappling with unprecedented devastation as flooding wreaks havoc on communities and infrastructure. The death toll has climbed to 90, with ferocious rainstorms inundating vast stretches of Rio Grande do Sul state, displacing over 155,000 people and prompting the closure of key transportation hubs, including the main airport in the country’s fifth-largest city. Porto Alegre airport, a vital artery of regional connectivity, now lies submerged under water, its terminal engulfed…

Adult film star Stormy Daniels took the stand on Tuesday, delivering explosive testimony in the hush money trial involving former US President Donald Trump. With allegations of coercion, deceit, and clandestine payments at the forefront, Daniels’ revelations shed new light on a scandal that has captivated the nation. Daniels recounted a harrowing encounter with Trump in 2006, alleging that Trump made disparaging remarks about her background before engaging in a sexual liaison. Daniels testified that she felt powerless as Trump allegedly prevented her from leaving the room, leading to a…

Vladimir Putin commenced his fifth term as President of Russia, solidifying his grip on power through a combination of geopolitical maneuvers and domestic consolidation. However, the Western world’s conspicuous absence at the Kremlin ceremony underscored the deepening divide over Putin’s leadership. The inauguration, held amidst heightened tensions with Western nations, saw notable absences, with the United States, European Union members, and other allied nations opting to boycott the event. His tenure has witnessed a transformation of Russia from post-Soviet turbulence to a formidable yet contentious global player, marked by bold…