Our Top Stories for the Week of October 17, 2022
It’s been a busy week, from international changes in power to protests. Who has time to keep track of it all? That’s why we’ve boiled it all down to our top stories of the week.
Around The World
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Burkina Faso Gets New Transitional President: On Saturday, October 15, 2022, Burkina Faso's high-ranking military officers, political parties, and civil society organizations officially selected army captain Ibrahim Traore as the country's interim President in the face of a brutal insurgency perpetrated by Al Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates. Thousands of people have been murdered due to the violence, which has displaced almost two million people and fostered political instability. Around 300 officials are meeting in the capital, Ouagadougou, to devise strategies for restoring constitutional rule.[1]
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Russia Suffers Fresh Defeat As Gunmen Attack Its Army Base: On Sunday, October 16, 2022, Russia's Investigative Committee reported that gunmen opened fire during a weapons training exercise in the Belgorod area. According to the RIA news agency, attackers targeted persons who had enlisted to fight in Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry says that the assailants murdered 11 Russian military personnel and are from the former Soviet Republic of Tajikistan and that a criminal inquiry will be launched into the event.[2]
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President Xi Maintains That China Has The Right To Use Force Over Taiwan: On Sunday, October 16, 2022, China's President, Xi Jinping, stated that it is up to the Chinese people to resolve the Taiwan problem. He stated that China will never relinquish the right to use force but will instead seek a peaceful settlement. Tensions between Beijing and Taipei increased in August when China conducted military exercises near Taiwan. On the other hand, the Taiwanese administration has stated that it would not give up its sovereignty or democracy.[3]
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Four People Killed In Russian Kamikaze Drone Operation: On Monday, October 17, 2022, Russia unleashed a barrage of Iranian-made "kamikaze" drone assaults against Ukraine. Ukrainian security forces were able to shoot down 36 of Russia's 42 drones. As a result of the occurrences, warning sirens were activated around the capital. Apart from the fatalities, 19 persons were trapped under the rubble but were later recovered. According to security reports, 30 of the drones were headed toward Kyiv, Ukraine's capital.[4]
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German Cybersecurity Chief Sacked Over Ties With Russia: On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the President of the German Federal Office for Information, Arne Schönbohm, was promptly removed from his duties. Allegedly ignored a company with ties to Russian security circles. In a parody show, his links to a Russian corporation from his prior position were revealed. Since 2016, Schönbohm has been in charge of the agency.[5]
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Lizz Truss Resigns After 45 Days As Prime Minister: On Thursday, October 20, 2022, Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after 45 days in office. Her departure prompted the second Conservative leadership election in four months. Jeremy Hunt has withdrawn from the race to become the next British prime minister. Boris Johnson is reportedly among the MPs considering a bid for the role. Ms. Truss acknowledged that she could not fulfill the mandate for which she was elected by the Conservative Party. Keir Starmer, leader of the opposition, has demanded prompt general elections.[6]
Sources: [1] Reuters [2] Reuters [3] Reuters [4] CNN [5] The Guardian [6] BBC
Stateside Affairs
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15-Year-Old In Custody As Prime Suspect In North Carolina Shooting: On Friday, October 14, 2022, The shooting in Raleigh killed five people and injured two more, including an off-duty police officer. The suspect, a 15-year-old boy, is in serious condition at the hospital; however, it is unknown how he was harmed. The motivation of the unidentified suspect is likewise unknown, according to police. This year, there have been 533 mass shootings (four or more rounds) in the United States, according to the Gun Violence Archive.[1]
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Desantis Plans To Fly Immigrants To Illinois And Delaware: On Saturday, October 15, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis intends to continue flying undocumented migrants to Democratic strongholds. The state spent roughly $1 million to book two aircraft groups to Delaware and Illinois. According to a spokesperson, Florida has been coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian; thus, the flights scheduled for October 3 have been postponed. The trip's timeframe was extended by the contractor employed by Florida, according to a document issued by the state's transportation department.[2]
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Biden Opens Application For Student Loan Forgiveness: On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, President Joe Biden, has formally inaugurated his student loan forgiveness program. Debts of up to $20,000 (£17,600) per borrower might be wiped off. A group of six states, led by Republicans, have filed a legal challenge to the proposal, claiming that the planned scheme, which independent analyst estimates would cost $400 billion, is too expensive and unfairly burdens some taxpayers.[3]
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Judge Banns The Militia Group Responsible For Protest Violence In New Mexico: On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, The New Mexico Civil Guard (NMCG) was barred from operating as a military formation. A judge determined that only the state government may mobilize a militia. The NMCG was also prohibited from engaging as law enforcement during protests or demonstrations. Bryce Provance, the creator of the disbanded NMCG, stated that the group attempted to prevent disputes in the community while simultaneously protecting the community.[4]
Sources: [1] BBC [2] The Guardian [3] BBC [4] Reuters
Science Surges Ahead
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Pfizer Scientist Could Have A Vaccine For Cancer By 2030: On Sunday, October 16, 2022, significant advancements were revealed by BioNTech and Pfizer, which might lead to the successful creation of a cancer vaccine in the next years. The vaccine will be developed using the same mRNA technology as was used to create the Covid Vaccine and might be accessible before 2030. According to the creators, BioNTech has been researching for the previous 20 years but was only redirected to manufacturing Covid Vaccines during the 2020 pandemic owing to its urgency.[1]
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Floods Around The World Linked To Climate Change: On Thursday, October 20, 2022, Reports show that the rise in water levels has been the largest in many nations' recorded history. In Pakistan, a third of the nation has been submerged due to an unparalleled tragedy. Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Nigeria, and Venezuela are all experiencing similar tragedies. These disasters have been blamed on various factors, including heavy rains, a lack of dam maintenance, faulty drainage systems, and climate change. Experts have cautioned that more unexpected events, such as flash floods, could be expected in the coming years.[2]
Sources: [1] The Guardian [2] The Guardian
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