Yemen (Washington Insider Magazine) - U.S. airstrike on Yemeni prison kills 68, raising questions about military operations as Houthi rebels claim migrant detainees were targeted. As reported by The Guardian, …
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Mandilee Hecht
Mandilee is an award-winning journalist, freelance writer and blogger with over 14 years of experience. As a Michigan-based journalist, she has written for numerous news outlets, with thousands of articles published online. She received a Feature Writing Award, and an Education/Science Writing Award from the Michigan Press Association in 2017 and 2019, respectively. Her writing has included press releases; local, national and international news and happenings; beauty, health, and lifestyle; business/marketing; blogs, columns and feature stories, and more.
Washington (Washington Insider Magazine) - US Vice President JD Vance claims Donald Trump is working closely with the UK to finalise a "great" trade deal, as Keir Starmer pushes for …
China (Washington Insider Magazine)—April 12, 2025— Global markets are on edge as China announced a major escalation in the ongoing trade war with the United States, raising tariffs on U.S. …
US (Washington Insider Magazine)—March 12, 2025 — President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200% tariff on alcoholic imports from the European Union in retaliation for what he called …
US (Washington Insider Magazine) - 1. US Government Shutdown Looms as Trump Backs Funding Bill House Speaker Mike Johnson has introduced a stopgap funding bill to keep the US government running …
US (Washington Insider Magazine) - China has issued one of its sternest warnings to date, declaring readiness for "any type of war" in response to the escalating trade conflict with the …
Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has delivered one of his most sobering warnings yet: Ukraine has a “low chance to survive” Russia’s aggression without the continued support of the United …
France (Washington Insider Magazine)— A grenade blast in a bar in Grenoble, France, left 12 people wounded, two of them in critical condition, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The explosion occurred …
Ukraine As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning: Europe alone cannot guarantee Ukraine’s security without the United States. …
Italy (Washington Insider Magazine)— BIT 2025 to Boost Global Tourism in Milan from February 9–11Milan is preparing to host BIT 2025, Italy’s most prominent international tourism exhibition, from February 9 …
Belgium (Washington Insider Magazine)— Belgium’s men delivered a commanding performance to secure their place in the quarterfinals of the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Croatia, defeating Australia 7-3 in …
Germany (Washington Insider Magazine)— If you're a Pakistani citizen dreaming of wandering through Germany’s castles, historic towns, and scenic landscapes, obtaining a Schengen visa is the first step toward that …
Romania and Bulgaria officially became full members of the Schengen Area, marking the end of a 13-year wait for the two Eastern European countries. This expansion, now making the Schengen …
U.K.(Washington Insider Magazine) - The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures reveal that net migration to the UK in the year to June 2024 stood at 728,000, marking a …
Iran (Washington Insider Magazine) - Iran has announced plans to hold nuclear talks with officials from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom this week, following increasing tensions over the country’s …
The UK government has strongly condemned remarks made by Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s deputy chair of the Security Council, who appeared to threaten journalists at The Times newspaper after it published …
Europe (Washington Insider Magazine) - The European Commission has announced the four finalists for the 2025 Access City Award, recognizing Borås (Sweden), Cartagena (Spain), Nuremberg (Germany), and Vienna (Austria) for …
Ukraine (Washington Insider Magazine) - The Group of Seven (G7) defense ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine’s “irreversible” NATO membership while expressing concerns over escalating global conflicts, particularly in …
Denmark (Washington Insider Magazine) - Denmark has officially ceased recognizing extended Afghan national passports as of September 18, 2024. This decision means that Afghan nationals residing in Denmark who hold …
Ursula von der Leyen has been nominated for a second term as European Commission president, while Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has been chosen as the EU's foreign policy chief …
Voters in Slovakia, Italy, and other European Union countries are casting their ballots this weekend to elect representatives to the European Parliament. Slovakia's election is overshadowed by an assassination attempt …
The European Union has officially approved a significant overhaul of its migration and asylum policies, aimed at establishing stricter borders and shared responsibilities among member states. This decision marks the …
The European Parliament has adopted a comprehensive package of laws aimed at fortifying the EU's arsenal against money laundering and terrorist financing. These measures promise greater transparency, stricter oversight, and …
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) delivered a groundbreaking ruling today in a series of landmark climate cases, setting a vital precedent in the fight for climate justice. Among …
After a 13-year wait, Bulgaria and Romania have taken a significant step by joining Europe’s Schengen area of free movement for air and sea travel. However, land border integration remains …
The Czech government revealed a Moscow-financed propaganda operation on March 27, targeting European politics and public opinion. The network aimed to undermine support for Ukraine and influence the European Parliament …
On March 7, 2024, Sweden officially joined NATO, marking the end of its longstanding neutrality. The move comes amid escalating tensions in Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. “This is …
The prime ministers of Ireland and Spain have urged the European Commission to urgently assess Israel's compliance with its human rights obligations in Gaza, as fears grow over the humanitarian …
The Cypriot President, Nikos Christodoulides, emphasized on February 12, 2024, that any progress in Turkey's relations with the European Union must address the long-standing division of Cyprus. Speaking in Nicosia …
Turkish lawmakers have ratified Sweden's NATO membership in a long-awaited vote, moving Sweden closer to joining the alliance after applying in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The ratification resolves …
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