JAMES ROBERTO
A multimedia journalist focused on producing articles about controversial global issues specifically on business, economy, politics, and technology. A strong believer in freedom of the press and exposing the wrong. only through engagement and communications can we as humans evolve.
An accredited member of a leading local broadcast media organization.
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
The United States plans to seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council after reports of potential war crimes in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield cited evidence of violence against civilians in Bucha, near Kyiv, calling for Russia to be held accountable for its actions during the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine accuses Russia of the massacre, a city strewn with bodies.
Russian soldiers allegedly committed atrocities in Bucha, leaving behind 410 civilian bodies with signs of torture and execution. European leaders condemned the actions and called for increased sanctions against Moscow.
Ukrainian forces retake areas near Kyiv amid fear of traps.
Ukrainian forces are carefully retaking areas north of Kyiv, using cables to move bodies due to fears of Russian traps. President Zelenskyy warns of dangerous abandoned equipment and potential mine risks left behind by retreating Russian troops.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan protests to the U.S. about alleged...
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan claims the United States is attempting to remove him from office, formally protesting to the US embassy. He alleges a foreign conspiracy following his Moscow visit to Russian President Putin, which coincided with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas.
Poland moves to cut Russian oil by year-end, with Germany cautioning on gas conservation as European energy landscape shifts due to conflict with Russia.
Russians shift focus from Kyiv, scaling back goals in war?
Russian military appears to be scaling back initial invasion goals, redirecting forces from Kyiv toward eastern Ukraine's Donbas region. This strategic pivot suggests recognition of Ukrainian resistance and potential reassessment of original war objectives, though ultimate intentions remain uncertain.
Ukraine reports 300 dead in airstrike on Mariupol theater
In a devastating attack, Russian forces bombed a Mariupol theater sheltering civilians, killing approximately 300 people. Ukrainian officials claim this as potentially the war's most significant civilian casualty incident, highlighting alleged Russian war crimes during the ongoing conflict.
Singapore core inflation cools while acceleration risks loom
Singapore's core consumer price index rose 2.2% in February, lower than expected, but authorities warn of potential inflation pressures from global supply constraints and geopolitical tensions. The Monetary Authority of Singapore suggests ongoing challenges despite anticipated easing of external supply issues in the second half of 2022.
NATO, in Arctic training drills, faces up to Putin’s ‘unpredictable’ Russia.
NATO faces a more volatile Russian threat following Ukraine invasion. U.S. military leaders warn that traditional analysis of Russian military capabilities is insufficient, highlighting Putin's willingness to escalate conflict beyond previous strategic approaches.
Trudeau reaches deal to keep his party in power till 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has negotiated a strategic agreement with the New Democratic Party to maintain his government's power until 2025. The deal allows Liberals to govern with predictability, passing budgets and implementing key policies while relying on NDP support without giving them Cabinet positions or veto power.
