Tag: Texas
Death Toll Rises to 20 After Storms Hit Southern US States
At least 20 people have been killed after storms hit the states of Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kentucky over the Memorial Day weekend. RELATED: Foresee a Fairly Active Hurricane Season for the Caribbean In Texas, the storm destroyed a roadside travel stop and a community of mobile homes in Cooke County. Texas Governor Greg Abbot […]
May 28, 2024
Over 600 Rescued From Flooded Areas in Texas
More than 600 people have been rescued from flooded areas around Houston, the fourth largest U.S. city, as a flood watch continues through Sunday afternoon in eastern Texas. More rainfall was forecast, raising the risk of major flooding. RELATED: Brazil: 56 Dead and 74 Missing Due to Rains “The next round of heavy rainfall is […]
May 5, 2024
Over 100 Arrested at UT-Austin Amid Pro-Palestinian Protest
More than 100 people were arrested as police and pro-Palestinian protesters clashed on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) on Monday afternoon, local media reported, citing Travis County officials. RELATED: Pro-palestinian Demostrators Protest at McGill University Campus The officials said the charges could include resisting arrest and assault. At least […]
April 30, 2024
Pro-Palestinian Protests Spread in US Universities
Over the last week, Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have erupted on campuses across the United States, calling for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and cessation of U.S. military aid to Israel. RELATED: More Than 34,000 Killed in Gaza After 201 Days On Wednesday, 93 people were arrested at the University of Southern California’s Los Angeles campus […]
April 25, 2024
Mexico to Support Migrants Targeted by Texas SB-4 Law
On Thursday, Mexican Foreign Affairs Minister Alicia Barcena said that her country will provide support for undocumented Mexican migrants targeted by a new law in Texas that threatens them with imprisonment if they refuse to be deported. RELATED: Key Points of Texas Anti-Immigrant SB-4 Law “We are going to protect, first of all, our compatriots and we […]
March 22, 2024
Key Points of Texas Anti-Immigrant SB-4 Law
On Wednesday, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador ratified that Mexico will not accept migrants deported by Texas if the SB4 law comes into effect. However, the application of this law remains in dispute. RELATED: Panama Blocks Doctors Without Borders Aid to Migrants in Darien Texas SB-4 law, which is considered one of the most drastic anti-immigrant measures […]
March 21, 2024
Oil Giants Look at New Strategy Amid Global Energy Transition
At the top-level global energy forum CERAWeek that kicked off on Monday, oil giants across the Atlantic are fine-tuning their investment strategies in view of multiple challenges arising from geopolitical tensions, climate change and rapid growth of renewable energy. RELATED: Global Energy Forum CERAWeek Kicks Off in Houston Investment opportunities created by favorable government policies, […]
March 19, 2024
Spacex’s Starship Rocket Launches on Third Test Flight
On Thursday morning, SpaceX’s Starship rocket was launched on its third test flight from Texas at around 8:25 a.m. local time. RELATED: BRICS Universe Exhibition is Held in Russia The third flight test aims to build on previous flights while attempting a number of ambitious objectives, according to the SpaceX company. Among them are the successful […]
March 14, 2024
Wildfires in the Texas Panhandle Spread to Oklahoma
On Tuesday, the Texas A&M Forest Service informed that wildfires continued scorching the Texas Panhandle, claiming at least two lives. RELATED: Wildfires Ravage Russia’s Southern Primorye Territory Smokehouse Creek Wildfire, fueled by high winds and dry air since Monday afternoon, has burnt more than 1,075,000 acres and become the largest blaze in Texas history. Currently […]
March 5, 2024
Wildfires Force Nuclear Weapons Facility in Texas to Shut Down
On Tuesday night, Pantex Plant, a major nuclear weapons facility in the United States, suspended its operation due to the raging wildfires. RELATED: Wildfires in California Threaten Natural Habitats An out-of-control wildfire in the Texas Panhandle prompted evacuation orders in small towns and shut down Pantex, a plant that is located 21 miles east of Amarillo and […]