Author: Lawrence Alvarado

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday pledged continued support for Ukraine in its war with Russia despite the ongoing household budget crisis in his country. “Germany is now the second largest supporter of Ukraine after the United States of America, also when it comes to arms deliveries. We will continue this support as long as necessary,” Scholz said in his speech at the German parliament on the government budget. This support is “of existential importance” for Ukraine as well as Europe. he added.
 Scholz warned that under “no circumstances” should support for Ukraine be eased. “None of us wants to…

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said that the latest statements and actions taken by the US have “seriously damaged” relations between Washington and Baku. According to a statement by the Azerbaijani presidency, Alivey said this during a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday night. The Azerbaijani president said that the “remarks about our country, made by the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State James O’Brien at the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Europe hearing on November 15, 2023, were biased, failed to reflect reality and were rejected by Azerbaijan,” the statement said. “With the aim of…

Marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the UN on Wednesday underscored that reaffirming international solidarity with Palestine “must start” with a humanitarian cease-fire. Speaking at an event organized in the United Nations’ Geneva office, UN Geneva Director-General Tatiana Valovaya read out a message from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. “This international day of solidarity comes during one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Palestinian people,” Guterres said in the message, adding that he is horrified by the death and destruction that have engulfed the region, as well as by the “humanitarian catastrophe” that people…

US Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Monday that high energy prices could reverse recent progress seen on inflation. “Most recently, the latest inflation reading based on the personal consumption expenditure (PCE) index showed that overall inflation rose, responding in part to higher oil prices,” she said during her speech at Mississippi Bankers Association and the Tennessee Bankers Association held in Banff, Canada. “I see a continued risk that high energy prices could reverse some of the progress we have seen on inflation in recent months,” she added. Fed’s preferred inflation indicator, the core personal consumption expenditures (PCE), softened in…

Turkey donations to be collected for the Mississippi Food Network and statewide food pantries at area Kroger stores. Alpha Media Jackson, and the Mississippi Food Network will once again collect turkeys for Mississippi families in need on Thursday, November 16 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Turkeys may be donated in-person at the Kroger stores on I-55 in Jackson, Highway 80 in Clinton, Highway 51 in Madison, and Spillway in Brandon. Donations may also be made at the checkout of any Kroger store in the metro area and virtual donations can be made online at WAPT.com using this link. “As the cost…

RABAT, Morocco (AA) – Moroccan academic Abdel Samad Belkabir said the plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza had been met with a “massive failure.” The Israeli war on the Gaza Strip had sparked contradictions in favor of Palestine, within Israeli society, between Tel Aviv and its Western allies and within the West, he said. Israel launched a massive military campaign against the Gaza Strip following a cross-border attack by the Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, last month. Israel has killed at least 14,854 Palestinians, including 6,150 children and over 4,000 women, according to health authorities in the enclave. The official Israeli…

U.S. President Joe Biden designated a new national monument Tuesday to memorialize the racist 1950s lynching of Emmett Till, and challenged Americans to confront their dark history or risk repeating the past. “We should know about our country. We should know everything,” Biden said at a White House ceremony attended by lawmakers and Till family members, including the last surviving witness to his abduction, prior to torture and murder. The monument honors Till, a 14-year-old Black boy snatched by white men in 1955 after he allegedly whistled at a white shopkeeper’s wife in Mississippi. It also honors his mother Mamie…

Jackson: The Most Populous City in Mississippi As the capital and the largest city in Mississippi, Jackson stands as the most populous city in the state. According to the latest U.S. Census data, Jackson boasts a population that surpasses other cities in Mississippi, marking it as a significant urban center in the region. Demographic Dynamics Jackson’s status as a cultural and economic hub contributes to its demographic appeal. The city is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and strong African American heritage, which plays a pivotal role in the city’s identity. The population of Jackson is a tapestry of…

At least nine Hinds County polling places ran out of ballots over the course of Election Day as voters headed to the polls to elect a governor and to vote for other statewide, legislative, regional and local offices. Hinds County includes Jackson, the nearly 83%-Black capital city. WLBT reported Tuesday afternoon that Hinds County District 5 Election Commissioner Shirley Varando cited “unexpectedly large turnout as the problem.” “We’re running ballots as we speak because we’re trying to make sure every voter gets a chance to come out and cast their ballot for the people of their choice,” WLBT quoted the commissioner…

From $300 studded headboards and $100 coffee table books to custom-made cabinets to disguise your mini-fridge, students are spending big bucks to decorate their dorm rooms, adding yet another layer to the soaring costs of college. Some are even going so far as to hire interior designers to beautify their 12 feet by 20 feet of space. Lesley Lachman, 18, planned her furnishings for her dorm room with her roommate immediately after deciding to attend the University of Mississippi back in May. The Rye, New York resident scoured websites like Pinterest and designed her room herself — with hues of…