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Erdogan Blasts US, Says Relations “Not Healthy”
Turkish President Tayipp Erdogan declared on Thursday that relations between Turkey and the United States were "not healthy" and that the two countries needed to resolve their conflict over Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 defense systems.
Erdogan was referring to...
Europe
France Recalls Its Ambassadors to the US and Australia after AUKUS Announcement
French President Emmanuel Macron has recalled France's ambassadors to the United States and Australia in response to the AUKUS alliance between the two countries and the United Kingdom.
Macron is recalling the ambassadors in retaliation against Biden's announcement of the...
Europe
A List of Countries with COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
The rise of the delta variant of COVID-19 has caused some countries to mandate vaccinations in healthcare workers, high risk groups, and customers frequenting indoor businesses. Many have also implemented a vaccine passport system, requiring individuals to show proof...
Cyprus
Turkish Drones in Occupied Cyprus Deepen Tensions in the Region
An air base in northern Cyprus is currently hosting drones from Turkey, causing tensions to rise throughout the region. Cyprus, politically divided after the Turkish invasion of 1974, has felt that the Turkish government is reproducing its "expansionist agenda"...
Politics
“Graveyard of Empires”: Why Attempts to Invade Afghanistan Always Fail
You may have noticed that when President Joe Biden made his speech on the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan on Monday he referred to the country as the "graveyard of empires."
The poignant phrase has stuck to the middle...
Military
Taliban Captures Cities in Afghanistan as US Plans to Move Diplomats
The Taliban has now recaptured Herat, Afghanistan, the country's third largest city.
The move ramps up tensions as Afghanistan's nearby capital Kabul is made vulnerable by the growing strength of the Taliban in the region. The seizure comes mere weeks...
Canada
Canada-USA Border Now Open for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
Canada has officially opened the Canada--United States border to visitors for the first time in over a year. Canada had closed its borders during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fully vaccinated United States citizens and permanent residents have...
Politics
Trump Remains Top Republican Fundraiser Despite Losing Election
Donald Trump has amassed $102 million in cash reserves, an astounding amount for the former president who lost his bid for re-election last year. Trump has reportedly received $3.2 million in donations to his political committees in 2021 alone.
Trump...
Europe
EU Surpasses US in Vaccination Rate with 70% Inoculated
Europe has surpassed the US with its vaccination rate: 70% of European adults currently having had at least one does of the vaccine. The US currently trails Europe by 1% with 69% of its adult population vaccinated.
Europe has now...
Travel
US Passport Processing Now Surpasses Four Months in Unprecedented Situation
Passport processing times for new or renewed US passports have reached alarmingly long lengths due to delays in mail service.