Giorno: 20 Settembre 2022

Feds: Minnesota Food Scheme Stole $250M; 47 People Charged

Federal authorities charged 47 people in Minnesota with conspiracy and other counts in what they said Tuesday was the largest fraud scheme yet to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic by stealing $250 million from a federal program that provides meals to low-income…

Putin determined to pursue ‘unifying international agenda,’ Russia looks to annex eastern Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday he is determined to pursue a “unifying international agenda” as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council as nations meet in New York City for the 77th General Assembly. The meeting is the first in person assembly since the pandemic began, and Russia’s deadly invasion of Ukraine […]

Australia wildlife officials investigating deaths of 14 sperm whales found on island

The carcasses of 14 young sperm whales were discovered beached on an island off Australia’s southeastern coast on Monday, prompting wildlife officials to investigate the deaths. A government Marine Conservation Program team traveled to King Island, part of the state of Tasmania in the Bass Strait between Melbourne and Tasmania’s northern coast, after the whales […]

Taiwan official stresses need to resist Chinese provocation, calls for country’s inclusion at United Nations

EXCLUSIVE: Taiwan’s de facto consul general questioned the legitimacy of the United Nations, which continues to exclude the island nation at a time when it seeks to address its security concerns and better integrate itself as a vital part of the international community. “It is disappointing to see the U.N. continue to misinterpret the U.N. […]

Storm hits Japan leaving at least 2 dead, 130K without power

A deadly tropical storm that brought heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to Japan moved into the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday. At least two deaths were reported on the island of Kyushu on Monday, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. New damage was reported where Typhoon Nanmadol struck over the weekend before heading […]

The United Nations: Is it worth all the money?

People in New York questioned the effectiveness of the United Nations and the amount of money it spends as the General Assembly convenes for its 77th session. “I’m not a fan of the UN,” one man, Elias, told Fox News. “It’s a money-making corrupt organization.” Giovanni, an Italian who moved to Brooklyn in 1977, made […]

Japan’s Inflation Hits Near 8-year High, Stays Above BOJ’s Target

Read More TOKYO—Japan’s core consumer inflation quickened to 2.8 percent in August, hitting its fastest annual pace in nearly eight years and exceeding the central bank’s 2 percent target for a fifth straight month as price pressure from raw materials and yen weakness broadened. The strength of August inflation reinforced growing suspicions among economists that […]

HS2 granted route-wide injunction to tackle environmental protests

Read More A high court judge has granted a route-wide injunction to HS2 to prevent environmental protesters from accessing hundreds of miles of land earmarked for the controversial route. It is thought to be one of the largest injunctions of its kind against protesters granted by a court. HS2 and the secretary of state for […]

Jobs of up to 20 staff who worked closely with Queen could be at risk

Read More Up to 20 royal staff who provided personal services to the late Queen have been told their jobs could be at risk under King Charles III, the Guardian can reveal. Those affected were informed shortly after the monarch’s death but advised by the royal household that formal consultations could start only after Monday’s […]

Liz Truss pledges to review tax rates amid cost of living crisis

Read More Liz Truss has vowed to review all tax rates to help struggling households and businesses through the cost of living crisis, in her latest break from Treasury orthodoxy. The prime minister’s remarks, on her first foreign trip to the US, pave the way for a radical overhaul of the system that could include […]