January 2019
Saad Hariri Announces Formation of New Lebanese Government
Saad Hariri announced the formation of a new Lebanese government after eight months of negotiations, addressing concerns over the country's economic situation. Key figures in…
Russian Hackers Have 'Stolen and Manipulated' Documents Related to the 2016 US Election
Russian hackers are accused of stealing and manipulating documents related to the 2016 US election to undermine investigations into Russian interference. The Special Counsel's Office…
Washington Post: Russia Secretly Offered to Build Nuclear Power Plant for North Korea
The Washington Post reports that Russia secretly proposed to North Korea to build a nuclear power plant in exchange for denuclearization. This proposal was made…
U.S. Government Shutdown Cost the Economy $11 Billion
The U.S. government shutdown caused an estimated $11 billion loss to the economy, with expectations of recovering about $8 billion as federal employees return to…
Infringement on the Sphinx's Territory in Egypt
Construction violations near the Sphinx in Egypt have raised concerns about the preservation of historical sites. An American archaeological team is set to begin operations…
Saturn's Rings Formed Between 10 to 100 Million Years Ago
Recent research indicates that Saturn's rings formed between 10 to 100 million years ago, much later than the planet itself, which formed 4.5 billion years…
U.S. Attorney General nominee says he will not obstruct Robert Mueller's investigations
William Barr, Trump's nominee for Attorney General, defended his memo criticizing Robert Mueller's investigation but assured he would not obstruct it. He believes Mueller is…
Opposition Leader Wins Election in Congo; Rival Candidate Calls it a 'Coup'
Felix Tshisekedi has been declared the winner of the Democratic Republic of Congo's presidential election, but rival Martin Fayulu has denounced the results as a…
Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General of the U.S., to Resign
Rod Rosenstein, the U.S. Deputy Attorney General overseeing the Russia investigation, is set to resign as a new attorney general is appointed by Donald Trump.…
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeal from Last Surviving Star of 'Gone with the Wind'
The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from Olivia de Havilland regarding her lawsuit against FX over the portrayal of her in the series…
China Reserves the Right to Use Force Against Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping asserted that China reserves the right to use force against Taiwan while advocating for peaceful reunification. This statement comes amid heightened…
Continued Shutdown of the U.S. Government; Trump Invites Congressional Leaders to the White House
The U.S. government remains shut down due to budget disagreements over funding for a border wall. President Trump has invited congressional leaders to discuss border…