Sunday, February 16

Author: Angelica Iriarte

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Crime

Fort Campbell soldier’s death leads to charges for husband and another suspect

Two people have been formally accused in relation to the horrific murder of Katia Dueñas Aguilar, a 23-year-old soldier based at Fort Campbell, Tennessee. Originally hailing from Mesquite, Texas, Aguilar was unfortunately discovered dead due to stab wounds at her residence in Clarksville in May of the previous year. This case, which has greatly impacted both military and civilian communities, has moved forward as charges have been filed against her husband and another woman.Authorities have charged two individuals in connection with the brutal killing of Katia Dueñas Aguilar, a 23-year-old soldier stationed at Fort Campbell, Tennessee. Aguilar, originally from Mesquite, Texas, was tragically found stabbed to death in her Clarksville home in May of last year. The case, which has shocked b...
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Economy

Americans face intensifying debt struggles

The economic pressure on families in the United States has escalated, with numerous people struggling more than ever to handle their expanding debt burdens. Recent statistics from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York highlight concerning patterns, indicating that debt amounts have increased in all primary categories, including home loans, car loans, credit cards, and education loans. For certain individuals, this represents the most severe financial obstacle encountered since the consequences of the Great Recession.By the end of the last quarter of 2024, the total debt held by households in the United States rose by 0.5%, reaching a new peak of $18.04 trillion. While debt increases are typically expected—often indicative of economic progress, rising populations, or heightened spending duri...
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Economy

Inflation Fears Rise with Tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese Imports.

The United States is preparing for increased costs as fresh tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, introduced by former President Donald Trump, are about to be implemented. This action, unveiled as a component of a national emergency declaration related to border challenges and fentanyl smuggling, has raised worries regarding the economic impact on U.S. consumers and companies. Analysts caution that these tariffs, affecting a substantial share of the nation's imports, might amplify inflation and interfere with supply chains, causing a chain reaction throughout multiple sectors.The tariffs entail a 25% charge on all imports from Mexico, a majority of items from Canada, and an extra 10% fee on Chinese products. Although the administration has defended these steps as a method to gen...
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Crime

Decades-old Toronto murder case sees arrest

After over 26 years, authorities in Toronto have declared the capture of an individual accused of killing Donna Oglive, a pregnant woman who was strangled back in 1998. This development resulted from progress in forensic technology and revamped investigation strategies, which included DNA testing and reaching out to the public via online platforms.Ronald Gordon Ackerman, a 50-year-old resident of Gander, Newfoundland, was detained last week at Toronto Pearson Airport. He faces charges of first-degree murder linked to Oglive’s death. This arrest marks an important advancement in a case that has troubled both Toronto police and the local community for many years.Ronald Gordon Ackerman, a 50-year-old man from Gander, Newfoundland, was arrested last week at Toronto Pearson Airport. He has been...
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Corruption

Behind Sarkozy’s Bling: A Web of Allegations

El ex presidente de Francia, Nicolas Sarkozy, quien ostentó el cargo entre 2007 y 2012, sigue siendo una de las figuras más polémicas en la historia política contemporánea del país. En otro tiempo elogiado por su liderazgo enérgico, la fama de Sarkozy ha sido eclipsada por una serie de acusaciones de corrupción que lo han perseguido tras dejar el poder. Mientras enfrenta varios desafíos legales, su legado político sigue siendo objeto de controversia.Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who held office from 2007 to 2012, remains one of the most controversial figures in the country’s modern political history. Once admired for his dynamic leadership, Sarkozy’s reputation has been overshadowed by a string of corruption allegations that have followed him throughout his post-presidential lif...
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Corruption

Siddiq Under Scrutiny Following Corruption Claims

Tulip Siddiq, la secretaria económica del Tesoro del Reino Unido, enfrenta presiones para renunciar a sus funciones contra la corrupción tras surgir acusaciones sobre su participación en un escándalo financiero vinculado a su familia en Bangladesh. Siddiq, quien representa a Hampstead y Highgate en el Parlamento, se encuentra ahora bajo observación luego de que salieran a la luz acusaciones sobre su posible implicación en un desfalco relacionado con su tía, Sheikh Hasina, la ex primera ministra de Bangladesh.La controversia se centra en las acusaciones de que la familia de Siddiq podría haber malversado hasta £3.9 mil millones de proyectos de infraestructura en Bangladesh. Estas afirmaciones surgen en medio de una investigación en curso por parte de la Comisión Anticorrupción de Bangladesh...
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International

Trade relations tense as China challenges U.S. tariff policy

China Presenta Queja en la OMC Contra EE.UU. Por Aranceles en Medio de Conflicto ComercialChina ha denunciado a Estados Unidos por realizar "acusaciones infundadas y falsas" respecto a su participación en el comercio de fentanilo, usando esto como pretexto para imponer aranceles a productos chinos. La queja fue presentada formalmente ante la Organización Mundial del Comercio (OMC) apenas un día después de que el ex presidente estadounidense Donald Trump anunciara un incremento del 10% en los aranceles sobre importaciones chinas. Según Trump, estas medidas buscan frenar el ingreso de drogas ilegales al país, pero China sostiene que los aranceles son "discriminatorios y proteccionistas" y contravienen las normativas comerciales internacionales.Aunque China ha presentado un desafío formal, lo...
Fire devastates Kantamanto market in Ghana, displacing thousands of traders
Crime

Fire devastates Kantamanto market in Ghana, displacing thousands of traders

A massive fire swept through the Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, on January 2, 2025, destroying hundreds of stalls and upending the livelihoods of thousands of traders. The market, one of the largest secondhand clothing hubs in the world, was engulfed in flames during the early morning hours, leaving behind widespread devastation but no reported injuries or fatalities. The Ghana National Fire Service announced on Friday that the blaze had been fully extinguished and that investigations were underway to determine its cause. Videos shared by the fire service on social media showed large sections of the market consumed by roaring flames, as firefighters worked to bring the situation under control. Secondhand shoe dealer Kwabena Charles, one of the affected traders, recounted the harrowing ...
French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders, marking first high-level EU visit since Assad’s fall
Crime

French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders, marking first high-level EU visit since Assad’s fall

In a historic visit, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock traveled to Syria to meet with the country’s transitional leaders, signaling a new phase in relations between Syria and the European Union. This marks the first such visit by EU officials since the regime of Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December. The ministers met with Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, in the capital Damascus. Sharaa’s group, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led the rebellion that brought an end to Assad’s authoritarian rule. In recent years, HTS has distanced itself from its past ties to al-Qaeda, attempting to rebrand itself as a political entity capable of governing post-war Syria. Baerbock, speaking before the meeti...
Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukraine amid dispute over halted Russian gas flows
Crime

Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukraine amid dispute over halted Russian gas flows

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned that his country may retaliate against Ukraine following Kyiv’s decision to halt the transit of Russian gas through its territory. The move has escalated tensions between the two neighbors and added a new dimension to the already fraught relationship between Ukraine and some European Union member states. In a video message posted on Facebook on Thursday, Fico accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of “sabotage” after Ukraine followed through on its New Year’s Day promise to stop Russian gas flows to Europe. The decision marked the expiration of a key transit deal with Moscow, which Zelensky described as “one of Moscow’s greatest defeats.” Fico, however, criticized the move’s repercussions for Slovakia and Europe, calling it a “drasti...