Monday, December 16th, 2024
Will Trump’s Promises Ever Be Fulfilled?
By: Qamar Bashir Macomb, Detroit, Michigan During the election campaigns made many lofty promises such as implementing his immigration rhetoric, imposing 100% tariffs on BRICS member countries, ending the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Palestine conflict, cutting bureaucracy by 70%, mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, imposing universal tariffs of 10% to 20% on imports and suggested imposing higher tariffs on specific countries like China. Additionally, he pledged to reduce military aid to Ukraine, reassess NATO contributions. On abortion, Trump supported state-level decision-making and hinted at pursuing legal actions against political opponents.Read More
Race against time for Mayotte rescuers after cyclone
SAINTDENIS DE LA REUNION, DEC 16 (AFP/APP/DNA):Rescuers were racing against time Monday to reach survivors after a powerful cyclone hit the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, laying to waste the territory’s many shantytowns. Cyclone Chido caused major damage to Mayotte’s airport and cut off electricity, water and communication links when it barrelled down on France’s poorest territory on Saturday. Prefect Francois-Xavier Bieuville expects the final death toll will reach “close to a thousand or even several thousand”, he told broadcaster Mayotte la Premiere. The mayor of Mayotte’s capital Mamoudzou,Read More
Williamson scores big as NZ set 658 for England to win third Test
HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND, DEC 16 (AFP/APP/DNA):England face a colossal target of 658 to win the third Test after Kane Williamson’s century on Monday rammed home New Zealand’s advantage with more than two days remaining. Williamson posted a 33rd ton to continue a career glut of runs at Seddon Park before departing for 156 as the home side were dismissed for 453 late on day three. Daryl Mitchell scored 60 and Mitchell Santner 49 not out, setting up the prospect of a consolation New Zealand win after they were well beatenRead More