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RUSSIA: PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN TO VISIT PRESIDENT XI JINPING IN CHINA
[RUSSIA VLADIMIR PUTIN XI JINPING CHINA] Today Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed both Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people just before his scheduled visit. During his brief address, he touched on not only how the Russian government will continue to honor the strategic partnership that was signed by both countries over 25 years ago, but to reaffirm Russia's commitment to China during the highly turbulent geopolitical times the world is facing. From the
Michael Thervil
13 hours ago1 min read
SHEPARD KILLED NEAR SECRET ISREALI MILITARY BASE IN IRAQ
[SHEPARD KILLED NEAR SECRET ISREALI MILITARY BASE IN IRAQ] The recent killing of a local 29-year-old Iraqi shepherd by the name of Awad al-Shammari by the Israeli military who accidentally stumbled within range of the covert Israeli airbase in the Najaf desert in southwestern of Iraq, has sparked outrage amongst many people in Iraq. It has been cited that the reason why Awad al-Shammari was killed was because Israel wanted to keep the location of its airbase secret. Many peo
Michael Thervil
15 hours ago3 min read
HOUSTON: CLIMATE CHANGE & EXTREME WEATHER COMMUNITY EVENT
[Houston Climate Change community event]With the social, geopolitical, commercial, and environmental impact of climate change affecting everyone around the world, Texas state and community leaders as well as Climate Change advocates in Houston, Texas are calling for action this coming Saturday as they hold and take part in a hearing that will allow attendees to voice their concern and highlight how climate change have adversely impacted them. Various Houston based organizatio
Michael Thervil
19 hours ago2 min read
INSIDE TRACKBOX STUDIOS WITH RAVEN SKYE, 6IG 6OO, JOSH MCBURROWS & BUFFY THE FASHION SLAYER
[Trackbox Studios Raven Skye, 6ig 6oo, Josh Mcburrows Buffy The Fashion Slayer] When it comes to music in Houston Texas, many people have been asking Houston legends like Bun-B, Lil- Flip, Scarface and the Ghetto Boys, Z-Ro, and Tre The Truth to move over for years as they recycle the same songs time and time again. The way many people in Houston feel about these legends stems not from any type of animosity, but because those same groups of people believe that it's simply tim
Michael Thervil
2 days ago2 min read
HARDLINE: IRAN TO BUILD NUCLEAR WEAPONS
[Iran nuclear weapons] With the Americans going from increased readiness to strike Iran among the ongoing tensions between the two nations, to now deploying the strongest weapons and war planes in its arsenal to Iran carrying along with it the threat of bombing Iranian civilian infrastructure. It should be noted that according to international law, any country that carries out a bombing of any country's civilian infrastructure constitutes a war crime. In the wake of American
Michael Thervil
2 days ago2 min read
HOUSTON DYNAMO DEFEAT VANCOUVER WHITECAPS 1-0, A MUCH NEEDED WIN
[Houston Dynamo Vancouver Whitecaps] With both teams desperate to win tonight's match, combined with both the Houston Dynamo and the Vancouver Whitecaps adopted a more aggressive playing style on the pitch it was just a matter of time before a major injury occurred. It would be at the 22nd minute of the match where Houston Dynamo defender Diadie Samassékou fell victim to a major injury that led to him being placed on a stretcher and loaded into an ambulance on the pitch. It’s
Michael Thervil
3 days ago3 min read
STILL SUFFERING: KANSAS CITY CURRENT DEFEATS HOUSTON DASH 3-0
[Kansas City Current Houston Dash] With the Kansas City Current delivering a devastating defeat to the Houston Dash, many fans were left wondering if the Houston Dash, a team that started off the season on fire, has now been washed out for the remainder of the season. With the Kansas City Current defeating the Houston Dash 3-0, it dealt a tremendous blow to the morale of the fans of the Houston Dash last night. Getting right into last night's stats, the Kansas City Current ha
Michael Thervil
3 days ago2 min read
CONGRESSMAN CHRISTIAN MENEFEE & DEXTER MCCOY SPEAK AT COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
[Christian Menefee Dexter McCoy] In a small quaint restaurant called Mikki’s Café located at 10500 W. Belfort Houston, Texas just outside of memorial city, congressman Christian Menefee (D), former Harris County Attorney, who is currently now in a runoff to be re-elected for the Texas 18th Congressional District against Congressman Al Green (D) spoke at breakfast to some of his core supporters. Congressman Christian Menefee touched on the Trump Administration and the push for
Michael Thervil
3 days ago2 min read
CUBA OUT OF FUEL DUE TO TRUMP’S OIL BLOCKADE – WHERE IS RUSSIA?
[Cuba Trump fuel oil blockade Russia] With Cuba's Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy revealing that Cuba has run out of fuel, the question of the hour that many geopolitical analysts are asking is: “Where is Russia"? Being that Russia has been a strategic long-term ally of Cuba since the day of the Soviet Union, it seems highly likely that Russia and other countries of the global south may come to Cuba assistance in the form of not only oil and gas, but humanitarian aid as
Michael Thervil
4 days ago3 min read
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP MEETS WITH PRESIDENT XI JINPING IN BEIJING
[Donald Trump Xi Jinping Beijing] With bilateral talks occurring between American President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, it appears that President Trump was faced with no other option than to respect President Jinping. While President Trump is known for mocking other heads of state that he perceives as “weak”, President Trump stated to Press that he had a “good meeting” with President Jinping. President Jinping not only projected geopolitical dominance in th
Michael Thervil
6 days ago3 min read
KEVIN EDWARDS & VICTORIA MASON PRESENTS: THE WALKING TALL FASHION SHOW
(Kevin Edwards Victoria Mason Walking Tall Fashion Show )This past Friday, both Kevin Edwards and Victoria Mason spearheaded a fashion show in partnership with Houston Independent School District (HISD) called the “Walking Tall Fashion Show” which was presented by the FAB Club at the Ray K. Daily Gym located at 12909 Briar Forest Drive, Houston, Texas 77077. At the Walking Tall Fashion Show, HISD students not only displayed their fashion sense and designer skills, but they we
Michael Thervil
6 days ago2 min read
PRESIDENT TRUMP TO MEET WITH PRESIDENT XI JINPING IN CHINA
[President Trump President Xi Jinping meet China] With American President Donald Trump meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. There appears to be a lot at stake during the course of today's meeting. From the addressing of America selling arms to Taiwan and filing to honor the “One China Policy” to the joint war of choice and aggression from Israel and America towards Iran, geopolitical analysts worry that many of the concessions needed to reverse the downward trend of dip
Michael Thervil
7 days ago2 min read
THE WIZARD OF THE KREMLIN
[The Wizard of the Kremlin] Tomorrow in theaters, The Wizard of the Kremlin directed by Oliver Assayas highlighting the life and political career of now Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin begins. This film was written by Giuliano Da Empoli, Oliver Assayas, and Emmanuel Carrère. According to IDBM, the synopsis of The Wizard of the Kremlin is about how “A young Russian filmmaker becomes an unlikely advisor to Vladimir Putin as he rises to power in post-Soviet Russi
Michael Thervil
7 days ago2 min read
COUNCILWOMAN TIFFANY THOMAS CHAMPIONS HISTORIC PASSAGE OF APARTMENT INSPECTION ORDINANCE
[Tiffany Thomas Apartment Inspection Ordinance] With the City of Houston not only facing a homelessness crisis, but what many people are calling a “slum lord crisis”, the newly implemented apartment inspection ordinance spearheaded by Houston Councilmember Tiffany Thomas is looking to reverse that trend. For decades Houston residents went unheard when it came to the deplorable living condition in a significant number of Houston apartments, from infestation of rats and roaches
Michael Thervil
7 days ago3 min read
SOUTH AMERICA 2026: POLITICAL TURMOIL AND ECONOMIC REBOUNDS
[South America politics economic] The South American continent is currently navigating a complex landscape of political upheaval and significant economic shifts. From the high-altitude legal battles in Bolivia to the fiscal overhauls in Argentina, the region is at a pivotal crossroads as it moves further into 2026.
Artificial Intelligence
May 122 min read
MARCH 2026 CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
[March 2026 Consumer Price Index] Looking at the surface of the march’s CPI (Consumer Price Index) categories “All Items”, “Food”, and “All Items Less Food and Energy” appear to remain flat at 3.3%, 2.7%, and 2.6% respectively. The only category that excelled was “Energy” which grew to 12.5%. Looking at “Food”, the biggest winner would be “Food Away From Home” which stood at 3.8% while “Food At Home” stood at 1.9%. Drilling down into “Food At Home”, “Cereals and Bakery Produc
Michael Thervil
May 122 min read
BOLD NEW BILLBOARD WARNS VIOLENT CRIMINALS: “WELCOME TO MISSISSIPPI WHERE THE FIRING SQUAD IS LEGAL. THINK TWICE”
[Mississippi firing squad violent criminals] A controversial new billboard appearing along a major Mississippi highway is grabbing national attention after delivering a blunt warning to violent criminals entering the state: “Welcome to Mississippi — Where the Firing Squad Is Legal. Think Twice.”
Lucretia Hughes
May 111 min read
IRANIAN AYATOLLAH MOJTABA KHAMENEI TO THE IRGC “BE READY”
[Iran Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei be ready] Today Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged from the shadows with two words for the IRGC after being severely injured by the joint Israeli-American war of choice and aggression. Those two words he had for the IRGC were “Be Ready” when it comes to escalating the Iran war of resistance against Israel and the Americans. With President Trump rejecting Iran's news peace plan in what many within the international community is
Michael Thervil
May 112 min read
IRELAND 2026: NAVIGATING ECONOMIC PRESSURES & LEGISLATIVE SHIFTS
[Ireland economic legislative] Ireland is currently at a critical juncture, balancing its role as a prominent host for European diplomacy with significant domestic challenges. From the halls of the Oireachtas to the kitchen tables of families across the country, the narrative of May 2026 is one of resilience, reform, and the ongoing struggle against the cost-of-living crisis.
Artificial Intelligence
May 112 min read
TRENDING NEWS FROM AFRICA
[Africa news] The African continent is currently witnessing a series of transformative events that are reshaping its geopolitical landscape, economic strategies, and international standing. From high-stakes diplomatic summits in Nairobi to constitutional debates in Kinshasa, the narrative of "Africa Forward" is taking center stage.
Artificial Intelligence
May 113 min read
UFL: ORLANDO STORM DEFEAT HOUSTON GAMBLERS 24-23
[UFL Houston Gamblers Orlando Storm.] Today the Houston Gamblers faced off against the Orlando Storm. With both teams with the Houston Gamblers standing at two wins and four losses and the Orlando Storm standing at 4 wins two losses this game makes for an interesting one as both teams duke it out on the field. With the Houston Gamblers having a great defense and the Orlando Storm having a great defense fan of the Houston Gamblers are looking to see if the Gamblers will defeat
Michael Thervil
May 102 min read
DESPITE POSSIBLE GAS TAX SUSPENSION, GAS PRICES WILL CONTINUE TO RISE
[Gas tax suspension prices rise] With the Trump Administration failing to secure a deal with Iran on their terms to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to the U.S. and other countries that comprise the Collective West, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright stated to the Press that the Trump Administration is considering suspending American federal gasoline taxes in response to Iranian counter-pressure and resistance of the joint Israeli-American operation in West Asia. Currently the
Michael Thervil
May 103 min read
DENVER SUMMIT FC DEFEAT HOUSTON DASH 4-1
[Houston Dash Denver Summit] Due to adverse weather conditions, tonight's match between the Houston Dash and Denver Summit FC was pushed back to a kickoff time of 8:40pm. For the first half of the match the Houston Dash appeared to be alive and well on the pitch as the Denver Summit seemed to dominate the match from the start. At the 3oth minute of the match, the Houston Dash took a total of three shots with one of those shots being on target. They also had a total of 84 pass
Michael Thervil
May 94 min read
NAACP CRIMINAL JUSTICE CHAIRMAN NICHOLAS LITTLE ON THE AXING OF THE VOTER’S RIGHTS ACT
[NAACP Nicholas Little Voter's Rights Act] Does the termination of the Voter’s Rights Act adversely affect Black Americans? While many Black Americans feel as if it does, there are some that take the position that the revocation of the Voter’s Rights Acts which was created to “level the political playing field" amongst Black and White Voters in America, doesn’t have any minimum effect on Black American Voters as a whole. While U.S. supreme court justice Samuel Alito made the
VEDA Magazine™
May 92 min read
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