Author: Charlie Jameson
In the biggest recovery of drugs in the Marshall Islands, police say that the drug-boat may have drifted from Central or South America, for over a year. Key points: 1. A deserted boat gets washed ashore in the Marshall Islands; police find drugs in it. 2. Drugs worth $80 million were found in a deserted boat, ashore the Marshall Islands. 3. Police predict that the drug-boat may have been drifting for more than one year. Abandoned boat, possessing drugs, drifts to the Marshall Islands: Police withinside the Marshall Islands have located their largest drug haul ever, in a deserted boat washed ashore on a…
Having tripled in value this year, Bitcoin surged past the $20,000 mark, touching $21,851. Key points: 1. Bitcoin touches $21,851 in a record surge. 2. Weaker US Dollar has led to Bitcoin breaching the $20,000 mark. 3. Square and PayPal have embraced accepting Bitcoin. 4. Experts believe that investors are thinking of Bitcoin as a replacement for gold. Bitcoin thumps-past the $20,000 mark: Bitcoin has blown beyond the $20,000 mark and maintains to hit document highs as buyers flock to the cryptocurrency at some point of the coronavirus pandemic. After topping the symbolic benchmark Wednesday, bitcoin persisted to surge overdue into the evening. It…
Japan PM Suga expressed his remorse over flouting the government’s new coronavirus regulations; Japan registers nearly 3000 new infections. Key points: 1. Yoshihide Suga expresses remorse over flouting the government’s coronavirus regulations. 2. Japan PM attended a high-end dinner, breaching his government’s rule of allowing only 5 people to dine in at a restaurant. 3. Japan has witnessed a fresh surge of COVID-19 infections with nearly 3000 infections in 24 hours. Japan PM breaches government’s rules for dine-in: Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has expressed “remorse” for attending a set dinner with movie star buddies in obvious breach of his personal government’s…
In an engrossing match, Liverpool won in the 90th minute, by the header of Roberto Firmino, to salvage all three points, and defeat Mourinho’s tactics. Key points: 1. Firmino’s stoppage-time header undoes Jose Mourinho’s masterplan. 2. Tottenham Hotspurs get a reality check about their title credentials, as they lose 2-1 away at Liverpool. 3. 10-men Arsenal battle out for a draw against Southampton. 4. Liverpool open a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. Liverpool overcomes resilient Spurs: Roberto Firmino scored a header in the 90th-minute as Liverpool defeated Tottenham 2-1 on Wednesday to climb above its opponent to the pinnacle of…
Trade tensions between China and Australia have been at an all-time high, with China imposing heavy taxes on imports of Australia’s barley, meat, wine, etc. Key points: 1. The issue of China’s tariff rates on Australia’s barley exports, taken to WTO. 2. Tensions between China and Australia raise as both nations have been engulfed in a mini trade-war. 3. China has imposed heavy tariffs on exports of Australia, including meat, wine, dairy, etc. 4. Australia’s trade minister says that the country is open to out-of-doors settlement with China. WTO involved by Australia, amid a row over China’s export tariff on…
Donald Trump’s reign as a President is coming to an end, something he denies, but the Republican Senate Majority leader acknowledged Joe Biden as the next President. Key points: 1. Mitch McConnell congratulates Joe Biden, 38 days after his election win. 2. Huge blow for Donald Trump as Republican Senate majority leader wishes Joe Biden on his election win. 3. Mitch McConnell setting his sights on possibly having a say in Joe Biden’s cabinet. Republican Senate Majority leader congratulates Joe Biden: The phrases of Donald Trump’s Rolling Stones marketing campaign anthem is proving true for him, i.e. he cannot constantly get…
Pep Guardiola’s ManCity were held to a draw by West Brom, after a lackluster display in the attack; 2nd defeat for Chelsea in the past 4 days. Key points: 1. Pep Guardiola’s conservative Man City is held at home by a resilient West Brom. 2. Chelsea suffers back-to-back defeats away from home against Wolves. 3. Pedro Neto’s counterattack goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, compounds Chelsea to another defeat. Lackluster Manchester City held to a 1-1 draw by West Brom: Manchester City’s loss of reducing side proved high priced once more as Pep Guardiola’s stuttering facet became held to…
South Korean health officials stated that COVID restrictions are currently at level 2.5, and if the cases continue to surge, the nation will be at level 3, which is a lockdown. Key points: 1. South Korea urges citizens to follow the coronavirus regulations, as the nation is on the verge of a strict lockdown. 2. Aggressive testing and tracing had helped South Korea combat the COVID-19 virus. 3. “Third wave” has surged COVID infections in South Korea, taking the country’s tally to 45,442. 4. South Korea’s Health Minister urged people to follow social distancing norms. Alarming rise in South Korea’s…
Pornhub comes out strong against the videos which featured underage subjects, and will now only allow verified users to post adult videos. Key points: 1. Finding out the use of underage subjects in adult content, Pornhub decided to remove many videos. 2. Now, only verified members will be able to upload adult content on Pornhub. 3. Pornhub’s videos fall to 4 million from 13 million, on its website. Pornhub takes down millions of videos from its website: Pornhub has eliminated tens of thousands and thousands of motion pictures that featured underage subjects, at the side of sufferers of sex-trafficking. This comes in…
Considered to be one of Donald Trump’s strongest allies, William Barr received a cordial send-off by the President; Barr praised Trump’s achievements. Key points: 1. US Attorney General to step down before Christmas. 2. Tensions between William Barr and Donald Trump escalated after he found no substantive proof of voter fraud in the US Elections. 3. Donald Trump gave William Barr, a cordial send-off. 4. William Barr praised Trump’s achievements during his term as the President. Donald Trump’s biggest allies, William Barr, steps down as Attorney General: US Attorney General William Barr, certainly considered one among Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, is…