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Climate Change December 4, 2023

Biden admin under fire for burning taxpayer funds on UN climate summit trip

The Biden administration is under fire for sending dozens of diplomats to attend a United Nations climate summit in person instead of via remote means available.

Ohio December 4, 2023

Ex-Ohio utility regulator surrenders in connection to $60 million bribery scandal

Sam Randazzo, the former chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, has surrendered in connection to a $60 million bribery scheme tied to a legislative bailout.

UNITED NATIONS December 4, 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Sen Blackburn calls for investigation into allegation UN agency employee detained Israeli hostage

UNRWA has struggled for years with allegations that school staff, including teachers and administrators, have cooperated with terrorist groups in Gaza and the Palestinian territories.

Venezuelan Political Crisis December 4, 2023

Venezuela approves referendum to take over neighboring oil-rich Essequibo region controlled by Guyana

Venezuelan officials said voters supported a referendum from President Nicolás Maduro's government to claim control of an oil-rich region in Guyana.

Climate December 2, 2023

King Charles: Pay $5 trillion annually to prevent climate catastrophe

King Charles III has called for $5 trillion to be spend every year on climate change prevention and initiatives.

Media December 2, 2023

UN account hit for explicitly condemning Hamas’ attack on Israel eight weeks later: 'Took you long enough'

An official UN social media account endured harsh criticism by social media users and members of the U.S. government for waiting to explicitly condemn Hamas' attack on Israel.

Climate Change December 2, 2023

Biden admin unveils latest crackdown on oil and gas industry at UN climate conference

The Biden administration is finalizing regulations that will force the oil and gas industry to adopt expensive advanced technology to curb methane emissions.

Central America December 1, 2023

Electoral magistrates flee Guatemala after being stripped of legal immunity

Three magistrates of Guatemala’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal fled the Central American country Friday after being stripped of immunity that insulated them from prosecution.

Africa December 1, 2023

UN ends political mission in Sudan, where world hasn't been able to stop bloodshed

The UN political mission in Sudan will be ending, with the objective of a safe and orderly withdrawal. However, many are concerned withdrawal could lead to heightened violence.

Fox News Flash December 1, 2023

Newt Gingrich roasts John Kerry's climate conference trip: 'Deeply committed to taking your money'

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich reacts to John Kerry's trip to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, calling it a "ripoff" of workers across the world.