Go back
World news that I should know about?

World news that I should know about?

Debates

vivify
rain

Joined
08 Mar 11
Moves
12456
Clock
08 Jul 23

What's going on the world that an ignorant American like myself should know about? Preferably topics not typically discussed on this forum or or about U.S. politics.

shavixmir
Lord

Sewers of Holland

Joined
31 Jan 04
Moves
89774
Clock
08 Jul 23
Vote Up
Vote Down

@vivify said
What's going on the world that an ignorant American like myself should know about? Preferably topics not typically discussed on this forum or or about U.S. politics.
The Dutch government just collapsed (over refugees and migration).

3 people are arrested in India over the deadly train crash last month (300 dead).

The US is sending cluster bombs to the Ukraine.

vivify
rain

Joined
08 Mar 11
Moves
12456
Clock
08 Jul 23
Vote Up
Vote Down

@shavixmir said
The Dutch government just collapsed (over refugees and migration).

3 people are arrested in India over the deadly train crash last month (300 dead).

The US is sending cluster bombs to the Ukraine.
Thank you.

By the way, what do you know about the Khalistani? I only recently found about them them, who started out as a separatist group in India that have been accused of terrorist attacks in Canada. One of Trudeau's cabinet members is a Khalistani.

India views them as terrorists: what are your thoughts?

shavixmir
Lord

Sewers of Holland

Joined
31 Jan 04
Moves
89774
Clock
08 Jul 23
Vote Up
Vote Down

@vivify said
Thank you.

By the way, what do you know about the Khalistani? I only recently found about them them, who started out as a separatist group in India that have been accused of terrorist attacks in Canada. One of Trudeau's cabinet members is a Khalistani.

India views them as terrorists: what are your thoughts?
I don’t know much about them. A Sikh movement that wants its own country.

I thought there was a militant movement within the independence movement, but I’ve not heard much about it.
I certainly didn’t know they were active in Canada (of all bloody places).

Governments tend to label any radicalised movement for independence as terrorist. So, I’m not surprised India would view them as such.

moonbus
Über-Nerd (emeritus)

Joined
31 May 12
Moves
8703
Clock
08 Jul 23

@vivify said
What's going on the world that an ignorant American like myself should know about? Preferably topics not typically discussed on this forum or or about U.S. politics.
Mao's dead.

Suzianne
Misfit Queen

Isle of Misfit Toys

Joined
08 Aug 03
Moves
37388
Clock
08 Jul 23
Vote Up
Vote Down

@moonbus said
Mao's dead.
"This just in, Chairman Mao Zedong is still dead."

moonbus
Über-Nerd (emeritus)

Joined
31 May 12
Moves
8703
Clock
08 Jul 23

@suzianne said
"This just in, Chairman Mao Zedong is still dead."
And it’s a good thing for him too cuz they already buried him.

vivify
rain

Joined
08 Mar 11
Moves
12456
Clock
08 Jul 23
1 edit
Vote Up
Vote Down

Here's an article on Khalistanis in Canada, if anyone was interested:

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/canada-always-takes-serious-action-against-terrorism-pm-trudeau-on-pro-khalistan-elements/article67051257.ece

Khalistan protests after one of their leaders were killed:

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-sikh-khalistan-freedom-protests/

Earl of Trumps
Pawn Whisperer

My Kingdom fora Pawn

Joined
09 Jan 19
Moves
20424
Clock
08 Jul 23
1 edit

This is such a bad war. The Tigrayans against Ethiopia and helpers.
They have tried to get food and medicine to the citizens in Tigray but it was stolen by the revolutionaries
----------------------------------------------


Hunger and Malnutrition Surge in Ethiopia’s War-Torn Tigray After U.S. and WFP Halt Food Aid


The United Nations is warning rates of severe malnutrition in Ethiopia’s Tigray have risen sharply with nearly 9 million people needing food aid in the war-ravaged northern region. The World Food Programme and the U.S. government, Ethiopia’s two largest food donors, both halted deliveries to Tigray in April, saying the food was being diverted away from those in need. A Tigray official said hundreds have died, including children, since the aid was withdrawn, calling the situation “extremely desperate.”
----


very sad.


EDIT TO ADD: this thread theme is a good idea

AverageJoe1
Catch the Train 47!

Lake Como

Joined
27 Jul 10
Moves
54574
Clock
08 Jul 23

@vivify said
What's going on the world that an ignorant American like myself should know about? Preferably topics not typically discussed on this forum or or about U.S. politics.
https://www.dw.com/en/wimbledon-just-stop-oil-climate-activists-halt-tournament/a-66127219

There is this, just happened, not newsworthy, just losers interrupting the great Wimbledon. They seem to want there to be an end to oil. So much hypocrisy, those very people use it in some way everyday.

Do you think they will succeed, I doubt it. Gotta get to Mars! And kids to school, we will hardly put them on a subway, or bicycle them there. They will succeed when reparations in CA succeeds!!

AverageJoe1
Catch the Train 47!

Lake Como

Joined
27 Jul 10
Moves
54574
Clock
08 Jul 23

@AverageJoe1
Oh, and Ben and Jerry are preaching for us to give the indians back their land. Should they not start, by giving their own real property to the indians>. They have the liberal bent of 'Rules are for thee, but not for me."

Earl of Trumps
Pawn Whisperer

My Kingdom fora Pawn

Joined
09 Jan 19
Moves
20424
Clock
08 Jul 23
1 edit

@AverageJoe1 said - "They have the liberal bent of 'Rules are for thee, but not for me."

Bingo 🙂

And they are in fact, on stolen Indian land

AverageJoe1
Catch the Train 47!

Lake Como

Joined
27 Jul 10
Moves
54574
Clock
09 Jul 23

@earl-of-trumps said
@AverageJoe1 said - "They have the liberal bent of 'Rules are for thee, but not for me."

Bingo 🙂

And they are in fact, on stolen Indian land
Yes, I just saw that on the news. Suzianne, since they are on stolen Indian land, should they follow thru with their movement, and give the land to the Indians? You may respond with an o-so-clever answer, or tell us why they hell Ben and Jerry don't give back the property they are on ...It is Not THEIR property, you know, to the indians.

AverageJoe1
Catch the Train 47!

Lake Como

Joined
27 Jul 10
Moves
54574
Clock
09 Jul 23

@AverageJoe. Suzy will wrestle with this one....be serious, or , be o-so-cute.
Give it back, or not , Suzy?

shavixmir
Lord

Sewers of Holland

Joined
31 Jan 04
Moves
89774
Clock
09 Jul 23
Vote Up
Vote Down

Non-US news here.
Step outside your comfort zone.

In Georgia (country) 2000 extreme right protesters (including Orthodox clergy) stormed an LGBT feast. It had to be cancelled.

Cookies help us deliver our Services. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn More.