Johanna Sumers, Author at Rollaeng

17 Jan

Hamas says it is seeking an agreement with Israel, but important differences persist

The possibility of a high-level fire between Hamas and Israel appears closer than ever, according to state and Israeli officials. This will be the first concrete sign of optimism in the months within the Biden administration, considering that the negotiations could culminate before the end of President Joe Biden's mandate on January 20th. However, I am still waiting to resolve the key points that could return the meaning, according to the above statements. US National Security Assistant Jon Finer signaled that he had made "significant progress" but was cautious about the possibility of an imminent announcement: “I don't want to…

17 Jan

Venezuela crosses its border with Colombia through its international conspiracy

Johanna SumersInternational

The Venezuelan government announced this week that it was reopening its land border with Colombia, just three days after ordering its temporary barrier. According to Freddy Bernal, governor of Táchira state and alias of President Nicolás Maduro, the world's decision responded by informing on an alleged "international conspiracy" coinciding with Maduro's investiture ceremony for a third term, urged by much of the international community . “The front, once again, is open. The State and the country in total peace and tranquility, in perfect civic, military and political fusion,” says Bernal in a video released through his Instagram account, recorded from…

16 Jan

Blue Origin cancels the launch of its orbital primer, New Glenn

Johanna SumersInternational

Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos in the year 2000, suspended the launch of its first orbital coet, New Glenn, which had been scheduled to unload these hours at 1:00 am ET from Complejo de Lanzamiento 36 in Cabo Canaveral, FL. The cancellation was due to technical problems that engineers failed to resolve in time, after informing the company. Ariane Cornell, Blue Origin's vice president of space systems, explained during the live broadcast: “We are suspending the intent of launching today to solve a problem in the vehicle subsystem”. After the announcement, cargo crews proceed to unload…

16 Jan

Sheinbaum reports the continuity and register in his 100-day information before the miles in the Zócalo

Johanna SumersInternational

The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, presented this Sunday her information of the first 100 days of government in a massive event in the Zócalo of Mexico City, where she gathered thousands of sympathizers to separate the progress and initial responses of her administration. In the act, Sheinbaum confirmed the continuity of the transformation begun by his predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and reaffirmed his compromise with the principles of the movement that raised him to power. In his speech, Sheinbaum addressed the main issues that underlined the beginning of his mandate, starting from the violence linked to drug trafficking…

07 Jan

Authorities question Rolando Rodríguez in high-profile corruption case

Johanna SumersCorruption

Panamanian journalist Rolando Rodríguez has been summoned by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office of the Attorney General's Office (PGN) in connection with a case of corruption in public procurement. This summons is part of an investigation that seeks to clarify the origin of information that, in the last months, has shocked the public opinion without substantial evidence to support it. Earlier allegations against Rolando Rodriguez Rodriguez is recognized for sharing contentious information, often charged with misrepresentation or relying on "fake news" regarding public figures. As a result, the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has demanded that the journalist clarify the source of his…

06 Jan

Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukraine amid dispute over halted Russian gas flows

Johanna SumersCorruption

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned that his country may retaliate against Ukraine following Kyiv’s decision to halt the transit of Russian gas through its territory. The move has escalated tensions between the two neighbors and added a new dimension to the already fraught relationship between Ukraine and some European Union member states. In a video message posted on Facebook on Thursday, Fico accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of “sabotage” after Ukraine followed through on its New Year’s Day promise to stop Russian gas flows to Europe. The decision marked the expiration of a key transit deal with Moscow,…

05 Jan

Palestinian Authority halts Al Jazeera operations in the West Bank, sparking backlash

Johanna SumersCrime

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has suspended the operations of Al Jazeera in the occupied West Bank, accusing the Qatari-based news network of disseminating “inciting materials” and “misleading reports” that interfere in internal Palestinian affairs. The move, announced on Wednesday by Wafa, the official Palestinian news agency, has drawn widespread criticism and raised concerns about press freedom in the region. According to Wafa, the decision involves a temporary suspension of all Al Jazeera staff and affiliated channels until the network’s “legal status is rectified.” The PA alleges that Al Jazeera violated Palestinian laws and regulations, although it did not specify how.…

05 Jan

Ecuador detains 16 air force members over disappearance and deaths of four children

Johanna SumersCrime

Ecuador has been shaken by a tragic case involving the disappearance and deaths of four children, leading to the detention of 16 air force members accused of involvement. The charred remains of the children, aged 11 to 15, were found weeks after they were reportedly forced into a military patrol car. The case has sparked national outrage and protests, tarnishing the image of the armed forces amidst an ongoing crackdown on violent criminal groups under President Daniel Noboa. The children—Saúl Arboleda, Steven Medina, and brothers Josué and Ismael Arroyo—were last seen on December 8 in Guayas province after playing soccer.…

04 Jan

China-backed hackers breach US Treasury workstations in ‘major incident’

Johanna SumersCrime

The US Treasury Department has revealed that hackers, allegedly backed by the Chinese government, infiltrated its workstations in what officials are calling a “major cybersecurity incident.” The breach, which the department disclosed to lawmakers on Monday, involved the use of a stolen security key to access certain Treasury systems and unclassified documents. According to a letter reviewed by CNN, the Treasury was notified of the intrusion on December 8 by BeyondTrust, a third-party software service provider. The hackers reportedly exploited the stolen key to override security measures and remotely access several departmental workstations. Aditi Hardikar, the Treasury’s assistant secretary for…

04 Jan

South Korean president faces arrest warrant amid deepening political crisis

Johanna SumersPolitics

South Korea’s embattled president, Yoon Suk Yeol, now faces an arrest warrant issued by a Seoul court on Tuesday, marking the first time in the country’s history that a sitting president has been subject to such legal action. Yoon, who plunged the nation into turmoil with his surprise declaration of martial law on December 3, has been stripped of his presidential powers following his impeachment earlier this month. The Seoul Western District Court approved the warrant on allegations of abuse of authority and orchestrating a rebellion, charges that carry severe penalties, including life imprisonment or even the death penalty. The…