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It was the first criminal conviction of a child of a sitting US president when a jury found Hunter Biden guilty of federal firearms charges on Tuesday. The 54-year-old son of President Joe Biden received guilty verdicts on all three of the charges arising from his 2018 gun purchase in connection with his crack cocaine addiction. Arriving amid his father’s …

Unbelievably, 400 million children under five experience harsh punishment at the hands of their parents, according UNICEF statistics. About 60% of children in that age range globally are represented by this figure. Data Analysis According to a statistical study conducted on 100 countries between 2010 and 2023, psychological as well as physical punishment are frequently used as types of discipline. …

On June 1, 2024, Germany unveiled the revolutionary Opportunity Card, or Chancenkarte. With this card, Germany hopes to fill its urgent demand for qualified workers in a variety of industries by drawing in highly qualified experts from outside the EU. Opportunity Card Essentials The Chancenkarte is intended especially for those who have either finished a two-year vocational training programme or …

In a crucial case, a Zambian court on Friday sentenced 22 Chinese Nationals to long prison terms for their involvement in extensive cybercrimes. The crimes included internet fraud and other online scams targeting victims in Zambia, Singapore, Peru and the United Arab Emirates. Sentencing and Fines The magistrates Court in Lusaka announced sentences from seven to eleven years. In addition …

Even when alliances and tensions in the world change, a country’s military might continues to be a major factor in determining its position in the world. Significant technological and tactical breakthroughs in the defence industries of many nations in 2024 highlight the continuous struggle for military supremacy. The Power Index One all-inclusive instrument for evaluating national military might is the …

On the occasion of the D-Day invasion’s 80th anniversary, President Joe Biden is embarking on a moving tour of France. This visit emphasised the American dedication to European security as well as the momentous June 6, 1944, Allied landings in Normandy, when 73,000 valiant Americans swept the beaches of Omaha and Utah. Along with honouring past sacrifices, this historic turning …

The recent visit to Manila of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has brought attention to the similarities between Ukraine’s continuous war with Russia and the Philippines’ territorial issue with China. In a landmark meeting with Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the president of the Philippines, Zelenskyy emphasised the need of tackling common issues and fostering peace in the face of growing hostilities. The …

South Africa is on the brink of a historic shift as the African National Congress (ANC) faces the possibility of losing its majority for the first time since the end of apartheid. Here are the latest results: Current Election Results – ANC (African National Congress): With more than 60% of the ballots counted, the ANC is leading with just over …

Huge crowds marched in cities all across New Zealand on Thursday. They were angry at the government for taking away rights from the Māori people, who are the indigenous population of the country.  The demonstrations, known as hikoi, happened on the same day the new government announced its first budget. The budget included tax cuts and less spending on housing, …

A fresh variety that has surfaced as the worldwide COVID-19 epidemic drags on is being intensively watched by scientists and medical experts. Members of a class of strains that each independently evolved a unique collection of mutations are the FLiRT variants KP.2 and KP.1.1. What sets these variations apart and what possible ramifications do they have will be examined in …