Category: Politics
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Brazil Apologizes for the Persecution of Japanese Immigrants
The Amnesty Commission, an autonomous advisory body of the Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship, approved the recognition by the Brazilian state that Japanese immigrants and their descendants born in the country were politically persecuted during World War II (1939-1945). The admission of persecution and/or complicity by the state was a response to the request…
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Understanding Your Credit Score
When you apply for a loan, a cell phone, a rental property, or a number of other activities, lenders and potential financiers will examine your credit score to assess your financial stability and the risk of defaulting on a financial obligation. The better your score, the more options will be available to you, including higher…
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Undocumented Immigrants’ Payments to American Social Security Reach $26 Billion
Undocumented immigrants paid nearly $26 billion into the Social Security coffers in a single year, according to a new report.
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Assassination of Hamas Chief in Iran Sparks Retaliation Fears
The leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Wednesday morning (31), an attack that generated threats of revenge against Israel and further fueled concerns that the conflict in Gaza could escalate into a larger war in the Middle East. The Palestinian Islamic militant group and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard confirmed…
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In Controversial Election, Maduro Declares Victory in Venezuela
The authoritarian leader of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, was declared the winner of the country’s tumultuous presidential election on Monday morning (29), despite the significant momentum of an opposition movement that was convinced this would be the year it would oust Maduro from power. With 80% of the polling stations counted, the country’s electoral authorities claimed…
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Do You Know What the Most Powerful Passport in the World is in 2024?
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Singapore has been recognized as the country with the most powerful passport in the world in 2024. Its citizens can visit a record 195 countries without a visa, making them the most privileged travelers in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The city-state surpasses a group of countries that shared the top…
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In Historic Speech, Biden Explains His Exit from Presidential Race
President Joe Biden made a solemn appeal to voters on Wednesday (24) to defend the country’s democracy, explaining in a speech in the Oval Office of the White House his decision to abandon his re-election campaign and give his support to Vice President Kamala Harris. Insisting that “the defense of democracy is more important than…
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U.S. Economic Growth Accelerates, Surpassing Expectations
Economic growth exceeded expectations in the U.S. spring, as falling inflation and a strong labor market allowed consumers to continue spending, even with high interest rates weighing on their finances. The inflation-adjusted Gross Domestic Product increased at an annual rate of 2.8% in the second quarter, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday (25). This rate…
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Under Intense Pressure, Biden Withdraws Candidacy and Declares Support for Kamala Harris
President Biden, 81, abandoned his re-election bid on Sunday (21), succumbing to relentless pressure from his closest allies to withdraw from the race amid deep concerns that he is too old and frail to defeat former President Donald J. Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she would seek the nomination in place of the…
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Trump Accepts Nomination and Calls for Unity After Detailing Assassination Attempt at Republican Convention
Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party’s presidential nomination on Thursday (18) at the Republican National Convention in a speech that described how he felt during an assassination attempt that could have ended his life. “I shouldn’t be here tonight,” Trump said in the packed convention hall as thousands listened in silence. “There was blood everywhere,…