A recent incident involving an Italian comedy legend has stirred up a debate about who should carry the Olympic torch and what values they should represent. Massimo Boldi, an 80-year-old actor, was initially chosen to participate in the Winter Olympics torch relay. However, his comments during an in
In Vietnam, something unusual is happening. The Communist Party Congress is taking place. Delegates are given special Samsung tablets. But these tablets are not like the ones people use every day. They do not have internet access. This is not all. Delegates cannot use their phones either. The phone
Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), is in the spotlight again. The president, Prabowo Subianto, has picked his nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, for a top role. This move has raised eyebrows, especially since Djiwandono isn't your typical central banker. He's a former businessman and current dep
The world is watching as Trump's actions shake up the global stage. In Syria, Trump's support for rebels led to a quick victory. This left Russia, who had backed Assad for years, with no choice but to watch as their ally fled to Moscow. Russia's influence in the region took a hit. In the South Cauc
The U. S. government is pushing big tech companies to take responsibility for the energy costs of their data centers. President Donald Trump recently stated that Americans should not have to pay higher electricity bills because of these facilities. He emphasized that tech companies, like Microsoft,
A top Russian strategist has sent a clear warning to Europe: back Ukraine, risk everything. Sergey Karaganov, a key figure in Russian policy, didn't mince words in a recent interview. He claimed that if Russia starts losing in Ukraine, nuclear weapons might be on the table. This isn't just tough tal
Scotland's political scene is heating up. John Swinney, the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has made it clear: if his party secures a majority in the upcoming Scottish parliament elections in May, he will push for another independence referendum. This move could have significant implica
Portugal is in the middle of a tight presidential race. Voters are choosing their next leader, and the results are far from clear. Three candidates are neck and neck, including Andre Ventura from the far-right Cheap party. This is a big deal because Portugal hasn't had a runoff in a presidential ele
The 2026 legislative session has begun, and it's time to see what our lawmakers have in store. This year, the focus seems to be on education and healthcare, with a few surprises thrown in. But will they actually get anything done? First off, let's talk about education. It's no secret that our schoo
A recent speech by Lane County Commissioner David Loveall sparked debate. The talk was heavy with religious references, starting and ending with prayers. Loveall even mentioned "the savior" while discussing homelessness. His solution? Have citizens take in the mentally ill and drug addicts. This rai
