.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png.8488ab72b8bb2e508209bfe3211b6e08.png)
Search for missing dog turns into scandal as cheque reward valid only in 2125
-
Recently Browsing 0 members
- No registered users viewing this page.
-
Topics
-
-
Latest posts...
-
5,209
Latest developments and discussion of recent events in the Ukraine War
<blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:6y3honhec2jch2ryrbuyx5a5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfanpthkz22v" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreifwyjs5mk2nhlytgedbhwuxul634ymiwiy2u46iut6kuse4xnvkx4"><p lang="en">🤩<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:6y3honhec2jch2ryrbuyx5a5/post/3lfanpthkz22v?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p>— MAKS 24 👀🇺🇦 (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:6y3honhec2jch2ryrbuyx5a5?ref_src=embed">@maks23.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:6y3honhec2jch2ryrbuyx5a5/post/3lfanpthkz22v?ref_src=embed">January 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> -
13
PM Paetongtarn’s Asset Declaration Reveals 162 Million Baht Watch Collection
Sounds similar to my watch collection. Some of my Lolex watches cost me 499 Baht! (The guy asked for 500, but I bargained him down). -
1
Trump Urges NATO Allies to Dramatically Boost Defense Spending to 5%
He's right and that is a minimum amount. Europe's financially constrained governments. BS. They have plenty to spend on weapons to Ukraine, and giving illegal immigrants freebies. -
5,209
Latest developments and discussion of recent events in the Ukraine War
The flames at the Kristal Plant in Engels are getting bigger, the fire is growing and new tanks are exploding. https://bsky.app/profile/maks23.bsky.social/post/3lfanpthlyc2v BTW does anyone know how to copy videos from BlueSky, just joined today -
69
Teen Gang Raid London Apple Store Amid Shopper Chaos
The poster to which you replied obviously has zero idea of how much crime beat cops prevented. Perhaps too young to remember those better days and thinks knows it all. -
1
Trump Urges NATO Allies to Dramatically Boost Defense Spending to 5%
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a significant increase in defense spending for NATO allies, calling for member nations to allocate 5 percent of their GDP to defense. This figure more than doubles the alliance's current 2 percent target and is expected to spark debate among Europe's financially constrained governments. "Europe is in for a tiny fraction of the money that we're in," Trump remarked during a recent appearance at Mar-a-Lago. "We have a thing called the ocean in between us, right? Why are we in for billions and billions of dollars more money than Europe?" Currently, no NATO member meets the proposed 5 percent benchmark. In 2023, the United States allocated 3.4 percent of its GDP to defense, while Poland came closest among allies at 4.7 percent. Other nations, including Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, are still grappling with how to meet even the existing 2 percent target. Germany is working toward meeting the goal this year, while France's defense budget plans face political uncertainties, and the U.K. has yet to establish a firm timeline for achieving its own 2.5 percent target. Smaller nations are also facing challenges. The Czech Republic recently announced it would reach the 2 percent threshold for the first time, and Norway has just surpassed it at 2.1 percent. Larger European nations, such as Italy and Spain, remain well below the mark. Ralf Stegner, a foreign policy expert with Germany's ruling Social Democrats, called Trump's 5 percent proposal "complete madness," emphasizing that such a dramatic increase would require parliamentary approval. While the U.S. does not spend the largest percentage of its GDP among NATO members, the size of its economy means it shoulders a disproportionate share of the alliance's financial burden. In 2023, Washington covered 68 percent of NATO's total spending—amounting to $916 billion—while European members collectively contributed just 28 percent, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Amid these disparities, there is growing agreement among NATO members that the current 2 percent spending target is insufficient to meet the alliance's military capability requirements and to address the security threats posed by Russia. A revised target is expected to be discussed at a NATO leaders' summit in The Hague this June. Mark Rutte, NATO's new Secretary-General, recently called for "a shift to a wartime mindset" in national defense planning but stated it was too early to finalize a new spending target. Similarly, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre urged caution, stating, "I'm not coming in and committing in a statement to a figure ... that's a serious thing you have to plan and commit to in your budget planning." Trump's call for a 5 percent target sets the stage for intense negotiations among NATO members as they navigate the balance between shared security responsibilities and their individual economic constraints. Based on a report by Politico 2024-01-09 -
0
UK Analysis Foreign Nationals Three Times More Likely to Be Arrested for Sexual Offence
A recent analysis by the Centre for Migration Control has revealed that foreign nationals are arrested for sexual offences at more than three times the rate of British citizens. Based on data from 41 of the 43 police forces in England and Wales, the study found that over 9,000 arrests of foreign nationals for sexual offences occurred in the first ten months of 2024. This accounted for 26.1 percent of an estimated 35,000 total sexual offence arrests during that period. According to the findings, foreign nationals were arrested for sexual offences at a rate of nearly 165 arrests per 100,000 of their population, compared to 48 per 100,000 for British citizens. For all crimes combined, foreign nationals were arrested at twice the rate of British nationals, with 131,000 arrests recorded between January and October 2024. While migrants make up nine percent of the UK population, they accounted for 16.1 percent of total arrests, highlighting a significant disparity. The study also presented a "crime league table" ranking nationalities based on arrest rates. Albanians topped the list, followed by Afghans, Iraqis, Algerians, and Somalians. In total, 48 nationalities were found to have higher arrest rates per 1,000 population than British suspects. This analysis has reignited debates over the transparency of migrant crime data. Critics have accused authorities of an “institutional cover-up” regarding the publication of migrant crime rates, particularly in the context of sex grooming scandals where the ethnicity of suspects was allegedly suppressed. Senior Conservative MPs and others have called for greater transparency, arguing that publishing such data, as seen in countries like Denmark and some U.S. states, could inform immigration and justice policies. Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, emphasized the importance of these figures, stating, “To establish an immigration and criminal justice system that serves the interests of the British public, policymakers need this information. There is not a single good reason why the Ministry of Justice shouldn’t publish this in full, completely transparently, on a regular basis.” Efforts to legislate for such transparency have faced obstacles. A proposed amendment to Rishi Sunak’s Sentencing Bill, which would have mandated an annual government report detailing the nationality, visa, and asylum status of offenders convicted in England and Wales, was shelved due to the general election. However, MPs are expected to reintroduce similar amendments to forthcoming immigration and sentencing legislation under Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. The analysis also revealed regional variations. In the City of London, foreign nationals accounted for 66.9 percent of arrests for sexual offences, the highest proportion recorded. Other areas with significant figures included Derbyshire (44.8 percent), the West Midlands (38.8 percent), and the Metropolitan Police jurisdiction (39.2 percent). The data further highlighted the disparity in rape arrests, with 2,775 arrests of foreign nationals for the offence recorded across 29 police forces. This disparity has led to increasing calls for a comprehensive and transparent approach to understanding and addressing the impact of migrant crime on UK society. Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2024-01-09 -
0
Biden's Last Stand: The Twilight Moves of a Defiant President
In the waning days of his presidency, Joe Biden is defying critics and making bold moves that reflect his unyielding instincts, even stirring controversy with a touch of trolling. As the 82-year-old leader nears the end of his term, he's unshackled from the usual political optics, focusing on what he deems necessary to cement his legacy. Biden's presidency will inevitably be measured against the backdrop of Donald Trump's political resurgence. Yet, Biden seems determined not to fade into irrelevance, holding fast against the rising tide of Trump’s MAGA movement. Criticism of Biden’s actions intensified after his December decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden. The move angered many conservatives and even some Democrats who felt it undermined moral consistency. This pardon sparked a flurry of reactions, setting the stage for what would become a series of contentious decisions. In a dramatic gesture before Christmas, Biden commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates. While criminal justice advocates praised this decision, it provoked outrage from Republicans and families of victims, who saw it as a stark divergence from justice. Biden's recognition of former Representative Liz Cheney with the Presidential Citizens Medal also raised eyebrows. Cheney, who led the House panel investigating the January 6 Capitol assault, was a contentious choice given Trump's previous calls for her prosecution. Biden’s decisions reached a peak of divisiveness when he honored Hillary Clinton and philanthropist George Soros with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. For many in the MAGA camp, this seemed like a deliberate provocation, crafted to trigger the strongest possible reaction. Beyond these symbolic acts, Biden’s administration has been busy finalizing a slew of rules and regulations intended to prolong the influence of his core policy themes. New consumer protection rules, like banning medical debt from credit reports, showcase Biden’s effort to make every remaining day of his presidency count toward his economic vision. A significant move came with Biden's executive order blocking 625 million acres of offshore areas from future oil and gas drilling. This decision, designed to hinder Trump’s ambitions to increase fossil fuel production, was met with disbelief and criticism from Trump, who accused Biden of making the presidential transition as difficult as possible. However, Trump's incoming chief of staff, Susie Wiles, noted that the transition has been "very helpful" despite stark policy differences. January 6 saw a smooth, uneventful certification of Trump’s victory in Congress, starkly contrasting with the political violence that had marked the same day four years prior. Biden’s spokesman, Andrew Bates, defended the president’s record, highlighting accomplishments in economic recovery, crime reduction, and immigration control. "President Biden is proud to leave his successor the best-performing economy on earth, the lowest violent crime rates in over 50 years, and the lowest border crossings in over four years," Bates told Axios. Internationally, Biden remained engaged, rushing aid to Ukraine and approving significant arms sales to Israel. These moves were seen as efforts to solidify his legacy and protect it from Trump’s influence. Biden's actions, like approving Ukraine’s request to strike deep inside Russia with American-made missiles, were interpreted by Trump’s allies as sabotage. In a fiery moment with reporters, Biden declared, "I might be the oldest president, but I know more world leaders than any one of you have ever met in your whole goddamn life." This statement encapsulates his confidence and defiance in his final days. One of Biden’s most instinctive decisions was to block Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, siding with the United Steelworkers union despite potential job losses. This move aligned Biden with Trump, both opposing the foreign takeover to keep the company American-owned. As the "Dark Brandon" era winds down, speculation mounts that Biden might issue preemptive pardons for Democrats and officials, including Anthony Fauci, who could be targeted by Trump. This potential act would epitomize Biden’s final defiance, leaving a legacy both contentious and resolutely his own. Based on a report by AXIOS 2024-01-09
-
-
Popular in The Pub
-
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now