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World Bank Secures $24 Billion in Contributions, Unlocking $100 Billion for Poorest Nations

Posted December 6, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The World Bank announced on Thursday that it has successfully secured nearly $24 billion in contributions to its International Development Association (IDA), which serves as the concessional lending arm for some of the world's poorest countries. This funding, totaling $23.7 billion from donor nations, represents a slight increase from the…

Inquiry Reveals Human Error Behind New Zealand Naval Shipwreck and Environmental Concerns

Posted November 29, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

An official inquiry has revealed that a New Zealand naval vessel, HMNZS Manawanui, which crashed into a coral reef, caught fire, and eventually sank, was left on autopilot. The crew believed the ship was under manual control while navigating Samoan waters, leading to the incident. Fortunately, all 75 people aboard…

Australian Police Officer Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Tasering Death of 95-Year-Old Clare Nowland

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

A 34-year-old Australian police officer, Kristian White, has been found guilty of manslaughter following the Tasering of Clare Nowland, a 95-year-old woman with dementia symptoms, in a care home. The incident, which occurred on May 17, 2023, sparked widespread public outrage. Mrs. Nowland, who used a walker and weighed less…

Trump’s Tariff Threats Spark Outrage from China and Mexico, Global Markets React

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

President-elect Donald Trump has stirred strong reactions from China and Mexico after threatening to launch a trade war with the United States' top economic partners upon taking office on January 20, 2025. Trump’s provocative social media posts on Monday outlined plans to impose hefty tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada,…

Thai Woman Sentenced to Death for Murdering Friend with Cyanide in Series of Poisonings

Posted November 20, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

A woman in Thailand, Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, has been sentenced to death for the murder of a friend, marking the first case in a series of cyanide poisoning deaths she is suspected of committing. The court in Bangkok convicted the 36-year-old for poisoning a wealthy friend during a trip last year.…

Canada Increases Work Hours for International Students to 24 Per Week, Enhancing Job Opportunities

Posted November 19, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Canada has announced an increase in permissible work hours for eligible international students during academic terms, raising the limit from 20 to 24 hours per week. This policy adjustment aims to provide students with greater opportunities to gain work experience while maintaining their academic commitments. Marc Miller, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees,…

Trump Taps Elon Musk to Lead New Task Force on Government Efficiency Amid Hardline Cabinet Picks

Posted November 13, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, will lead a newly formed U.S. government efficiency task force focused on reducing federal waste. This initiative, humorously titled the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), reflects Trump's commitment to cut bureaucracy and excess spending in federal agencies. Musk, a…

China: 35 Dead, 43 Injured as SUV Plows into Crowd at Zhuhai Stadium; Driver Arrested Amid Ongoing Investigation

Posted November 12, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

EBU An ambulance drives towards the scene in China. Other ambulances appear to be ahead of it. It is night time.EBU At least 35 people were killed and 43 more injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of people exercising outside a stadium in Zhuhai, China, on Monday, according…

ECOWAS Court Dismisses Nigeria’s Objections, Set to Hear Human Rights Case of Death Row Inmate Ogueri

Posted November 8, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The ECOWAS Court has rejected Nigeria's preliminary objections concerning its jurisdiction over a human rights violation case involving Ogueri, a 72-year-old Nigerian who has spent nearly 30 years on death row. In the ruling delivered by Justice Edward Asante in Abuja, the court dismissed all of Nigeria's arguments challenging its…

BREAKING: Donald Trump Claims Stunning Comeback Victory Over Kamala Harris in U.S. Presidential Race

Posted November 6, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Donald Trump declared a “magnificent” victory over Kamala Harris in the presidential race, positioning himself for one of the most unexpected comebacks in U.S. political history. Speaking to enthusiastic supporters at his Florida campaign headquarters, the 78-year-old former president celebrated his win, which at that point had only been confirmed…

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