Day: January 20, 2023
As Kishida meets Biden, what is the state of the US-Japan alliance?
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s first visit to Washington as leader on January 13, 2023 marked a major transformation in the U.S.-Japan alliance. Japan’s new security reforms and Tokyo’s proactive response to the Ukraine crisis have been warmly received in Washington. They underscore a Japan more determined to strengthen its own defense capabilities and contribute…
Pennsylvania woman charged in chainsaw murder of elderly parents: ‘They’re dead’
A chainsaw was found near one of the bodies at the home in Montgomery County, police say
Telecom Giants Head To Court To Kill NY State’s Demand They Give Poor People $15 Broadband
Karl Bode, reporting for TechDirt: Recently, New York State passed a new law demanding that regional broadband providers (Verizon, Charter Spectrum, and Altice) provide low-income consumers $15, 25 Mbps broadband tiers to help them survive COVID. The g…
Treasury to designate Wagner transnational criminal group
The U.S. Treasury Department will impose additional sanctions on the Russian private military company, the Wagner Group, that has been aiding Russia’s military in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Andrew and Tristan Tate to remain in custody over sex-trafficking allegations – New York Post
Andrew and Tristan Tate to remain in custody over sex-trafficking allegations New York Post Andrew Tate has police detention in Romania extended – BBC News BBC NewsRomania extends detention of Andrew Tate and brother over allegati…
Argentina calls for dialogue with UK over Falkland Islands ‘once and for all’ 40 years on
Argentina’s Defence Minister has called on the British Government to engage in “dialogue” over the status of the Falkland Islands.
Treasury to designate Wagner Group transnational criminal organization, impose sanctions
The U.S. Treasury Department will impose additional sanctions on the Russian private military company, the Wagner Group, that has been aiding Russia’s military in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.