World Vibe Check
The death count of the massive earthquake impacting these two countries is reported at over 12,000 as the leaders and citizens alike try to grapple with the destruction and loss.
Where are Turkey and Syria?
This Brazilian festival happens for the first time since the begining of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing life back into the streets of the Rio de Janeiro in the wake of recent political turmoil.
What is Carnaval?
Hundreds of farmers drove their tractors through this country's capital on Wednesday to amplify their demand to be allowed to use banned pesticides on sugar beets and other crops to ensure “food sovereignty” for the country.
Where is France?
This extremist US Congress member brings a large white balloon to Congress for the State of the Union as a stunt against the way the Chinese surveillance balloon was handled by the Biden administration.
Who is Marjorie Taylor Greene?
1.) Eight amateur rugby players from this country have been convicted with the murder of an aspiring law student and child of Paraguayan immigrants.
2.) Rhino poatching reached a record high in this country last year, increasing over 93% above the 2021 number. This has spawned an investigation into the staff of a national park in the country who are suspected of working with poaching syndicates.
What is ArgentiNamibia?
This country sees former no-go zone turn into eco-tourism destination as the conservation of the endangered pink dolphins draws support from indigenous communities and former guerrillas.
Where is Columbia?
A teenager from this country wins lottery on her first ticket ever, winning $48 million after her grandfather suggested she get one to celebrate her 18th birthday.
Where is Canada?
Rights activists and campaigners have condemned the this country's decision to shut down the country’s UN human rights office, describing it as “shameful”.
Where is Uganda?
This classic rocker addresses the UN security council at the invite of Russia, calling for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. He was denounced by the Ukrainian ambassador as “just another brick in the wall” of Moscow’s propaganda.
Who is Roger Waters of Pink Floyd?
Despite this country having the over 7.7 million people facing acute malnutrition and starvation, only 0.4% of humanitarian funding meant for food is directly channelled there as the food insecurity crisis goes into its fifth year.
Where is South Sudan?
The Walt Disney Company cuts an episode of this popular American TV show from streaming services in Hong Kong as it included a reference to "forced labor camps" in China.
What is The Simpsons?