World Leaders from across the globe gathered on Tuesday for the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Some world leaders, including ones from China and Iran, opted out of attendance and instead sent in pre-recorded videos.
A major aim of the meeting, as introduced by President Jair Bolsano in Brazil, includes stopping the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and addressing struggling economies worldwide.
Other topics deemed “the greatest cascade of crises” included the ongoing climate crises, strengthening divisions of world countries, the Taliban in Afghanistan and the ongoing military coup in Myanmar.
“Instead of the path of solidarity,” United Nations Secretary General António Guterres stated, “we are on a dead end to destruction.”
US President Joe Biden started during his first General Assembly address boosting Guterres’ call for action, emphasizing his abandonment of isolating the United States from other countries, and stressed the importance of staying globally interconnected.
President Biden also pledged to double efforts in reducing climate change by the year 2024, becoming a crucial part in halting global greenhouse emissions as many countries have failed to meet climate change aid requirements pledged years back.
President Xi Jinping stated “will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad” in response to the talks of climate change, although critics call the efforts futile in halting the rising global temperature rise.
Secretary-General @antonioguterres discusses with President @JuanOrlandoH of #Honduras efforts to address COVID-19 & impact of recent natural disasters.
“China will strive to provide a total of two billion doses of vaccines to the world by the end of this year. In addition to donating 100 million US dollars to #COVAX, China will donate 100 million doses of vaccines to other developing countries this year.”
During #UNGA, H.E. Khalifa Shaheen Almarar, Minister of State, attends the annual ministerial-level meeting of the League of Arab States in New York. #UAExUNGA76pic.twitter.com/Fbj1Me0Hwt
The 2021 harvest moon made its appearance Monday evening right after sunset.
The harvest moon, named for its function of allowing farmers more time to harvest crops produced during the summer, appears orange in color and is closer to the Earth’s horizon.
A meteorologist at Weatherquest stated “The harvest moon is the name given to the full moon that is closest to the autumn equinox, which stems from Native American culture, and so it can occur in either September or October, depending on how the lunar cycle lines up in a given year.
The autumn equinox of this year will be on September 22nd.
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🌕🎵 Come a little bit closer.
Tonight's full Moon is known to some as the Harvest Moon, but it takes on different names in other traditions around the world. Go outside, marvel, and tell us what it symbolizes for you: https://t.co/dOMzzKVQQB
The Sudanese government has announced that there was a failed coup attempt on Tuesday and was orchestrated by “remnants from the previous regime.” Their intent was to disrupt the “democratic transition.”
In the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, there was military activity, the closure of the Nile river, and shots fired on Tuesday. Several former military officers involved were arrested.
Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok reassured the country that the situation is under control and that he would be working to “continue to dismantle the system of the former regime.”
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An alleged failed coup in Sudan. Our lands are no longer at ease. The men in khaki & camouflage are restless, and the Big Men no longer sleep with both eyes closed.
Sudan says there was an attempted coup. An attempt was to take control of state radio. 40 military officers have been arrested. Tanks and troops are on the streets of Khartoum. Coups used to be common in Sudan, it seems to be back in fashion.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has concluded that Russia was behind the death of British citizen, former Russian spy, and Kremlin critic, Alexander Litvinenko.
Litvinenko was poisoned with highly radioactive polonium-210 in 2006 and passed away. In 2016, the UK stated that his death “probably approved” by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
KGB member Andrei Lugovoi and Russian citizen Dmitry Kovtun were found in 2016 to be behind the poisoning, but the ECHR concluded this week that “Mr Lugovoi and Mr Kovtun had been acting as agents of the Russian state.”
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“Such assertions are baseless” is Moscow’s usual response when accused of something: whether that something is involvement in Alexander Litvinenko’s killing, the Salisbury poisonings, the shooting down of MH17, election meddling, cyber attacks, coup plot in Montenegro…
Canada’s elections have resulted in the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, winning 157 seats in Parliament, with the Conservative Party winning 122 seats. The New Democratic Party and Bloc Quebecois won the remaining seats.
The Liberals were unable to form a majority government, a huge loss for Truduea, as he had called the snap election hoping that his success with the pandemic would be enough to win a majority.
Many Canadians did not feel the need for this election, and Conservative candidate Erin O’Toole, called the election a “quick power grab.” Trudeau was able to secure a third term, but with another minority government.
Thank you, Canada — for casting your vote, for putting your trust in the Liberal team, for choosing a brighter future. We're going to finish the fight against COVID. And we're going to move Canada forward. For everyone.
Congratulations @JustinTrudeau on your re-election. The UK and Canada are great friends and partners and I look forward to us working closely together in the years ahead.
Prince Andrews, the second oldest son of the Queen, is facing a civil sexual assault case from Virginia Roberts Giuffre, whose lawyers sent the legal papers to Andrew Brettler by email and FedEx.
He allegedly assaulted her in London, New York and the US Virgin Islands when she was 17 years old. Roberts was also trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, a late convinced sex offender.
Andrews defended himself in 2019, stating, “I can absolutely categorically tell you it never happened. I have no recollection of ever meeting this lady, none whatsoever.”
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Interesting choice of US attorney for Prince Andrew. Andrew Brettler's clients have included Armie Hammer (rape allegations), Bill Cosby (60 sexual assault accusers), Bryan Singer (accused of sexually assaulting minors) and Danny Masterson (facing prison on three rape charges).
Prince Andrew has suffered an early setback in his US sex assault case after a judge refused to unseal a confidential document signed by his accuser, @VRSVirginia, which his legal team is convinced will get him off the hook
Images of US Border Patrol officials are circulating showing officer using whips against Haitian immigrants on the US-Mexico border
US immigration has launched an investigation.
The White House has condemned such acts of cruelty and violence.
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Four expulsion flights are being sent to Haiti right now. Three more are scheduled to go out today. As the world watches the mass expulsion & racist treatment of Haitian migrants seeking safety, @POTUS and @VP continues to stand on the wrong side of history. We will not forget.
Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court found Credit Suisse, Switzerland’s second largest bank, guilty for its involvement in a money laundering scheme involving a Bulgarian drug trafficking gang.
The bank is being fined 21 million Swiss francs ($22 million) due to its poor monitoring and implementation of anti-money laundering rules. More than 12 million francs worth of assets are also being confiscated due to their connection with the criminal group.
Credit Suisse has denied any wrongdoings and stated that it has been “continuously testing its anti-money laundering framework and has been strengthening it over time, in accordance with evolving regulatory standards.”
This case originated from actions taken by a former employee in 2007 and 2008, and two other Bulgarian citizens’ actions in 2005 and 2009. Some of their sentences and fines were suspended due to the amount of time passed since the crimes took place.
Money laundering: Credit Suisse, Switzerland's 🇨🇭 second-biggest bank, which has been rocked by a series of scandals, was slapped with a $2-million-fine in a money laundering case linked to a Bulgarian 🇧🇬 cocaine network @StopCrimeKenyapic.twitter.com/tWlAZ9lPpf
A gas leak in Aqaba, Jordan killed at least thirteen people and injured more than 250. A storage container carrying between 25 and 30 tonnes of chlorine gas fell as it was being exported to Djibouti, releasing the gas.
A video of the incident on state TV shows the container being dropped onto the deck of the ship and a yellow colored gas spreading through the air as people try to evacuate. The accident seems to be a result of the crane malfunctioning.
If chlorine is inhaled at high levels, it can cause life-threatening damage. A nearby beach in Aqaba was evacuated as a safety precaution, and residents who live in the nearest residential area, about 25 kilometers (15 miles) away, were advised to stay inside and close windows.
Jordan’s Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh traveled to Aqaba and visited some of the injured at the hospital. He also formed a team led by the interior minister to investigate the incident.
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Kingdom of Jordan following the tragedy that took place at the Port of Aqaba. As we've told our friends in Jordan, the Israeli defense establishment is ready to assist with any effort, by any means necessary.
A busy shopping center in Ukraine was set on fire by Russian missiles on Monday, killing at least thirteen people and injuring dozens. The total number of casualties is still unknown.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that “The number of victims is impossible to imagine” and that there could have been up to 1,000 people in the mall.
The attack came during the G7 summit, where world leaders condemned recent atrocities and promised to support Ukraine “for as long as it takes” in a joint statement. President Zelensky spoke to the leaders at the summit and stated that he wants the war to end before winter.
NATO has decided to increase the number of troops in its rapid reaction force from 40,000 to 300,000, more than eightfold. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated this move is part of the “biggest overhaul of collective defense and deterrence since the Cold War.”
The United States has announced that it will provide Ukraine with advanced medium and long-range air defense capabilities.
Large shopping mall in Kremenchuk with hundreds of civilians inside has been hit by a Russian strike. Russia is a disgrace to humanity and it must face consequences. The response should be more heavy arms for Ukraine, more sanctions on Russia, and more businesses leaving Russia. pic.twitter.com/Uvi6fbyShK
Together, the G7 is demonstrating the strong global leadership it will take to maximize the costs to Putin and his enablers and address the impact of his war on the global economy. pic.twitter.com/N30bBeXyKL
The United States’ top justices voted to eliminate the constitutional right to an abortion, a law that had been in place for over 50 years.
The closely watched decision was heralded by some and derided by others, depending on their position on the controversial concept of a woman’s right to choose for her own body.
With the abolition of the constitutional right, it is expected that many states in the U.S. will implement near total bans of abortion rights, while other states such as California, Oregon and Washington have reaffirmed their commitment to preserve the right to an abortion.
Planned Parenthood, the advocacy face for abortion rights, is mobilizing around the country to bolster and increase services in those states that will preserve the right, and engage voters in those states that plan to abolish the right.
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Overturning Roe v. Wade and denying women the right to control their own bodies is an outrage and in defiance of what the American people want. Democrats must now end the filibuster in the Senate, codify Roe v. Wade, and once again make abortion legal and safe.
The EU has finally approved the application of Ukraine to become a candidate country for admission to the 27- country organization. Ukraine will now join the official candidate list, which already includes Albania, the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey.
The US is expected to provide an additional $450m in security assistance to Ukraine. Which includes four more High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems.
The EU and Norway have agreed to cooperate and provide the EU’s 27 countries with gas from Western Europe’s biggest provider. The EU imports roughly ⅕ of its gas from Norway compared to the 40% it was receiving from Russia. Currently, Russia has been cutting gas supplies to countries refusing to pay for it in roubles.
Melbourne is considering utilizing its largely vacant $200m Center for National Resilience building to house hundreds of refugees fleeing war-torn Ukraine and Afghanistan. The center will only be able to temporarily house about 500 refugees from Afghanistan and about 200 from Ukraine.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov thanked US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin after receiving and welcoming the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the United States.
Nike joined other leading Western brands by formally making a full exit from Russia, three months after suspending its operations. Telecoms equipment maker Cisco is also planning to wind down business in Russia and Belarus as well.
All views expressed in this editorial are solely that of the author, and are not expressed on behalf of The Analyst, its affiliates, or staff.
The US Supreme Court expanded gun carrying rights after a New York law denied the plaintiffs Robert Nash and Brandon Koch from carrying a concealed weapon in public, despite them having licenses for recreational gun ownership.
The US court ruled that the New York law requiring residents to prove “proper cause” to carry a concealed weapon is unconstitutional. Justice Clarence Thomas, who represented the 6 justices who ruled in favor of the decision, stated that Americans have the right to carry “commonly used” firearms in public for personal defense.
This decision comes amid an intense national debate over gun violence, and could possibly challenge the outcome of similar regulations in other states, such as California and New Jersey, and affect a quarter of Americans by allowing more people to carry guns legally.
Three liberal justices, Elena Kahan, Sonia Sotomayor, and Stephen Breyer, were against the majority decision, and Justice Breyer noted that “since the start of this year alone (2022), there have already been 277 reported mass shootings – an average of more than one per day.”
While the National Rifle Association (NRA) celebrated the judgment, President Biden stated that he was “deeply disappointed” by the court’s decision and that the ruling “contradicts both common sense and the Constitution, and should trouble us all.”
New York Mayor Eric Adams also agreed with Biden and stated that he would review other ways to restrict gun access by restricting the application process for buying guns and looking into bans of firearms at specific locations.
All views expressed in this editorial are solely that of the author, and are not expressed on behalf of The Analyst, its affiliates, or staff.
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