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Opinion articles reflect the views of their authors and do not necessarily represent the views of eLocal. Readers are encouraged to examine the original article and supporting sources before reaching their own conclusions. X: @tarikcyrilamar Substack: https://tarikcyrilamar.substack.com Website: https://www.tarikcyrilamar.com · The rule of Vladimir Zelensky has been a catastrophe for Ukraine, and that is how it will be remembered once the…

The United States has recorded its highest number of measles cases in 35 years, according to Johns Hopkins University, with public health experts linking the resurgence to declining vaccination rates and growing vaccine hesitancy. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · The number of confirmed measles cases in the United States has climbed to 2,295 so far this year, marking the highest annual total since 1991, according to data compiled by…

US Senator Dick Durbin says the Trump administration has informed Congress that a US$400 million military assistance package approved for Ukraine earlier this year will not be released until a new president takes office, marking another significant shift in Washington's approach to the war INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE: · US Senator Dick Durbin has revealed that the White House is withholding a US$400 million military assistance…

Two civilians are killed and dozens more wounded as Ukraine strikes several Russian regions - that's as Moscow says Kiev has created an 'industry of killing civilians' in Donbass with Western support. · Trump threatens to launch more attacks in his crusade to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons - something Tehran has repeatedly said it has no intention of doing. · Meanwhile, Washington is reportedly getting ready to sign a nuclear…

The resignation of former Labour minister Stuart Nash as New Zealand First's Napier candidate has prompted a rare display of cross-party unity, with women MPs from across Parliament condemning remarks made about National MP Katie Nimon's parental leave. The controversy has also resulted in a new candidate entering the Napier race ahead of the general election. Report by eLocal · Former Labour Cabinet minister Stuart Nash has been replaced as…

Hunter Biden has sparked fresh political controversy after alleging that Washington is controlled by what he described as a "closeted gay mafia," making a series of unverified claims during a podcast interview released this week. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · Hunter Biden, the son of former US President Joe Biden, has generated renewed controversy following remarks made during a recently released podcast in which he alleged that…

Based on reporting by RT. This report summarises the published article and provides additional context on the International Monetary Fund's latest financial assistance package to Ukraine and its broader implications. Report by INR · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved another US$690 million loan payment to Ukraine despite acknowledging that Kyiv has not met several agreed structural reform targets, including anti-corruption…

Based on reporting by RT. This report summarises the published article and provides additional context on what the latest US-Canada trade measures could mean internationally, including potential implications for New Zealand. Report by INR · US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new 50% tariffs on a broad range of Canadian imports, escalating an already tense trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa. · The White House said the…

The commander in chief of the Ukrainian army Alexander Syrsky gets the boot. Vladimir Zelensky replaces him with a major general infamously known for ordering his troops to plough through a civilian barricade in Mariupol back in 2014. · The US secretary of War gets an earful from protesters as he pleads to Congress for tens of billions more to fund the war on Iran. While he tried to defend the reasons his department needs a 1.5 trillion dollar…

The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters has released a discussion examining New Zealand's changing demographics, immigration policies and national identity. The programme presents the hosts' opinions and interpretations of publicly available demographic data, recent political developments and the proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement. This report summarises the discussion and does not endorse its conclusions. Report by elocal · The latest…