Indian Elections: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

John Oliver and India Elections

Narendra Modi Declares Victory Amid Shifts in Political Landscape NEW DELHI (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory for his alliance in India’s general election, claiming a mandate to move forward with his agenda, even though his party lost seats to a stronger than expected opposition, which pushed back against his mixed economic record […]

Heroic Chinese Dissident Beelines to South Korea on a Jet Ski to Escape Xi Jinping

Heroic Chinese Dissident Beelines to South Korea on a Jet Ski to Escape Xi Jinping

In an audacious display of human resilience and defiance, a Chinese dissident made the perilous journey from the coast of China to the shores of South Korea, all on a jet ski. Armed with little more than his determination and multiple canisters of gasoline, this individual embarked on a hundreds of miles-long voyage, a desperate […]

China Might Get More Than They Bargained for After Asking Kissinger for Help

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Communist China has been whining about the U.S. not meeting them halfway. They have become so frustrated they have asked Henry Kissinger for help to rekindle Chinese-U.S. relations and get the diplomatic juices flowing. Unfortunately, for China, they might be getting more than they bargained for after involving Kissinger, an infamous yet well-respected political mastermind. […]

The Shadows of Oppenheimer: Atomic Warfare and the Imperative of Global Peace

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As we anticipate the upcoming release of the much-anticipated biopic “Oppenheimer,” created by some of the brightest talents in Hollywood and set to grace theaters this July 2023, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the story it tells – that of Julius Robert Oppenheimer, often considered the father of the atomic bomb. […]

Kenyan Starvation Cult Serves as a Reminder of the Dangers of Religious Fanaticism

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Hundreds of people lost their lives after getting involved with a cult in Kenya. While the tragedy played out overseas, the fact that so many human lives have been lost to religious fanaticism should be an alarming wake-up call for us all. Moreover, anyone in full possession of their faculties is positively shaken by news […]