One of the most commonly cited examples is ECOWAS’ involvement in various peacekeeping missions, particularly in cases where Western nations have significant interests. Critics argue that the organization’s peacekeeping efforts have at times mirrored Western foreign policy objectives, raising questions about its impartiality and autonomy.
Qatar condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli occupationforces storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque and attacking worshippers. Religious observers were attacked overnight by Israeli Occupation Forces at Al-Aqsa Mosque. Among the observers were woman and children, all indiscriminately beaten baton in the dark of the night. The attack on Muslim worshippers has reverberated throughout the Muslim…
Pennsylvania Chemical Spill into Delaware River – Mass Textual Alert to Residents recommending they buy bottled water. This is a developing story… Trinseo Altuglas chemical facility in Bristol Township spilled between 8,100 and 12,000 gallons of a water-based latex finishing solution into the Delaware River. On Friday night was a chemical leak in the Delaware…
The Armenian Genocide resulted in the death of 1.5 million Armenians who were systematically killed, deported, and starved to death by the Ottoman government. The Armenian Genocide was a tragic event that took place during World War I in the Ottoman Empire, now modern-day Turkey. It resulted in the death of 1.5 million Armenians who…
Complex network of political operatives, lobbyists, and businesses who were all involved in a pay-to-play scheme. The federal prosecution of ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and former Ohio GOP Chair Matt Borges has sent shockwaves throughout the state’s political landscape. Federal authorities have charged the two men with racketeering and bribery in connection with a…
The recent derailments in East Palestine, Ohio and Springfield, Ohio have highlighted the devastating consequences of the railroad industry’s wreck-less behavior. However, it’s important to recognize the role that Congress and political lobbying have played in enabling this behavior. In recent years, the railroad industry has lobbied Congress heavily to loosen regulations and oversight. The…
Money Talks; When Biden’s administration were asked if they’d reinstate the Obama-era rule mandating brake upgrades in a press call last Friday, they responded they’d hope Congress would lead efforts. Citing lawsuits against the Obama-era rule. Officials went as far as citing opposition from the rail industry as cause for concern in revitalizing the rule. “We did get strong pushback from industry for that rule in 2016,” said one official. “Additionally from Congress, in pushing back on the [electronically controlled pneumatic brakes] component of the rule.” Officials stated they’re “working” on proposing rules requiring a minimum of two-person train crews as well as requiring manifests of cargo. At the end of the day, these requirements should have already been in place.
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