Uganda passes anti-gay law with harsh penalties – UN and US express concern

Uganda passes anti-gay law with harsh penalties – UN and US express concern

The Parliament voted on this law in March, 389 MPs were in favor, only two were against. In April, the president submitted the draft law for re-examination, and it was slightly softened – initially it was intended to punish only for confessing to homosexuality. It now carries up to 20 years in prison for “recruiting, … Read more

Jennifer Aniston slams ageist compliments in Vogue interview

Jennifer Aniston slams ageist compliments in Vogue interview

The Hollywood star received the funny compliment during an interview with British “Vogue”. During the discussion, the interviewer highlighted the oft-used phrase ‘you look great for your age’, suggesting that it should be ‘you look great – period’ instead. Aniston, 54, said: “It drives me crazy. I can’t stand it!” Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer … Read more

Summertime Festival with Inese Galante: Last Edition Features International Stars and Young Performers

Summertime Festival with Inese Galante: Last Edition Features International Stars and Young Performers

Patron of the festival, opera singer Inese Galante emphasizes that over the years the festival has become one of the most magnificent music events in Latvia and a cultural business card for Jūrmala: “But 17 years is a long time. I highly appreciate my daughter Diana’s invaluable contribution to the organization of the festival, the … Read more

Why the Cancelled Valka/Valga Disco Night is Causing Controversy and Upset

Why the Cancelled Valka/Valga Disco Night is Causing Controversy and Upset

Vents Armands Krauklis, who is also a musician himself and founded the popular hit group “Boomerangs” in 1986, wrote on his Facebook profile that the Valka/Valga Disco Night has been cancelled: Chooses the most unproductive path “This year’s festival program of Valka/Valga city was discussed with Estonian colleagues in a timely manner and the most … Read more

Review of Ssangyong Musso Pick-Up Truck with Specs and Pricing

Review of Ssangyong Musso Pick-Up Truck with Specs and Pricing

He says that not only functionality is important for a modern pick-up truck, but also appearance, because the days when such cars got by with a steering wheel and turn signals are long gone. Unfortunately, the days when the selection of pickup trucks was wide enough for different tastes and budgets are also gone. Even … Read more

Unexpected Find: Boot Believed to Belong to Bomber at Baltic Sea Gas Pipeline Site

Unexpected Find: Boot Believed to Belong to Bomber at Baltic Sea Gas Pipeline Site

Jeffrey Brodsky, a journalist from the US media website “The Grayzone”, who took part in the expedition, claims that the researchers had missed this find until now. “It is not known how long the boot had been on the seabed. Expedition organizer Anderson believes that the boot may have been previously covered by sediment or … Read more

Latvian actress Lilita Ozoliņa passes away, leaving behind a legacy in theater and cinema

Latvian actress Lilita Ozoliņa passes away, leaving behind a legacy in theater and cinema

“It is with deep sadness that we report that on June 5, the actress of the Daile Theater Lilita Ozoliņa (19.11.1947 – 5.06.2023) passed away unexpectedly. Her talent and intelligence have shaped the Daile Theater for more than half a century. The actress worked in the theater since 1966 and her the legend has become … Read more

SEC Files Lawsuit Against Binance and Founder Zhao for Deception and Misconduct in the Cryptocurrency Industry

SEC Files Lawsuit Against Binance and Founder Zhao for Deception and Misconduct in the Cryptocurrency Industry

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) complaint, filed in federal court in Washington, listed 13 allegations against Binance, Zhao and the operator of its purportedly independent US exchange. The SEC alleged that Binance artificially inflated its trading volumes and diverted customer funds, failed to restrict US customers from its platform and misled investors about market … Read more

OPEC+ Agrees to Oil Production Reduction for 2022-2024

OPEC+ Agrees to Oil Production Reduction for 2022-2024

However, not all countries will actually reduce production. OPEC+ cut oil output targets for Russia, Nigeria and Angola to match current levels. The United Arab Emirates and Mexico will be able to increase production levels. On the other hand, Saudi Arabia announced that in July this year it will reduce production by one million barrels … Read more