Summary: Second-Day Sitting of the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea

 

The second-day sitting of the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) was held on 22 February in Pyongyang. The congress is described as an important milestone in the development of the Party and socialist construction.

The meeting continued discussion of the first agenda item: reviewing the work of the WPK Central Committee. Delegates evaluated the implementation of Party and state policies during the past five years under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, who headed the eighth-term Central Committee.

The congress praised the achievements made in politics, economy, culture, defense, and diplomacy. It emphasized that the successes and lessons learned during this period provide a strong foundation for future development.

The past five years were described as a time of major transformation in advancing Korean-style socialist construction. The Central Committee was recognized for focusing on identifying shortcomings, prioritizing the interests of the state and the people, and promoting balanced national development.

The report also highlighted:

• Strengthening of Party leadership and organizational power

• Successful implementation of five-year plans decided at the Eighth WPK Congress

• Growth in political and economic potential

• Increased internal strength and confidence for future progress

During the session, Kim Jong Un began presenting an important report reviewing the work of the eighth-term Central Committee. Delegates listened carefully to what was described as a historic and significant report.

US President Donald Trump announces new global tariffs of 15 percent

(Washington): , US President Donald Trump announced a global tariff hike on goods imported into the United States to 15 percent, after vowing to continue the trade war after the US Supreme Court ruled that the tariff measures he had imposed were illegal. According to a report by AFP news agency.

Trump posted on Truth Social that after a thorough review of Friday's decision, which he considered anti-American, by the Supreme Court, his administration would raise import tariffs to 15 percent.

First, immediately after the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to reject the president's authority to impose tariffs under a law called IEEPA, Trump announced a new global tariff of 10 percent through another legal means.

The new tariffs are, by law, temporary, lasting for 150 days. The White House said exemptions remain in place for sectors that are under separate investigation, including pharmaceuticals and goods imported into the United States under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. On Friday, the White House said that U.S. trading partners that have reached bilateral tariff agreements with the Trump administration will also face the new global tariffs.

Real Madrid and Dortmund clash in epic 7-goal clash as Vinícius scores hat-trick

Last night's UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid and Dortmund was a fierce battle, with seven goals scored, including Vinícius Júnior's hat-trick (three goals by himself), leading the home team to a 5-2 victory over the visiting team.

 

The match was really exciting, with Dortmund taking the lead in the 30th and 34th minutes. In the first half, Real Madrid had many chances but failed to score. At the end of the first half, the visitors were leading 2-0.

As soon as the second half began, the home team, Real Madrid, started to attack again, until the 60th minute when A. Rüdiger headed in a header to make it 1-2. Immediately, Real Madrid only had another chance in the next two minutes, namely in the 62nd minute, when Vinícius Júnior scored to make it 2-2. The goals weren't over yet, my friends, because this match was really exciting, with no rest, but this fifth goal took a long time to come, because it was only in the 83rd minute that Lucas Vázquez scored the third goal for Real Madrid.

Please note that last night's match between the hosts Real Madrid and Dortmund was the third match of the week, and in these three matches, both teams won 2 and lost 1, leaving them tied on 6 points.

Bill Gates denies he has contracted an STD after sex scandal

Microsoft founder and world-renowned philanthropist Bill Gates is at the center of a news storm again after new allegations emerged regarding his controversial relationship with former sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

According to international media reports, Bill Gates has strongly denied reports that Epstein tried to use confidential information about "sexually transmitted diseases" (STDs) and secret love affairs to threaten him.

The root of the scandal: Threats via email

According to sources, the allegations came after the release of emails sent by Epstein in 2017. In them, Epstein is believed to have learned of a secret affair between Bill Gates and a Russian bridge player named Mila Antonova. What shocked the public the most was the suggestion that Epstein tried to pressure Gates based on information related to sexual health. However, a spokesperson for Bill Gates quickly responded to the press: “These allegations are completely false and there was never any connection to this matter.”

Bill Gates has publicly acknowledged and expressed deep regret over his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein. He said the meetings were for the sole purpose of raising funds for charity and global health, but it was the “biggest mistake” of his life. The billionaire stressed that he had no close or business relationship with Epstein, and that any attempt to link him to Epstein’s wrongdoings was a fabrication.

Despite the denials, the news has sparked heated debate on social media. Many people continue to watch to see if any new evidence will emerge, as Bill Gates' reputation as a scientist and world savior is under attack from some quarters. For now, Bill Gates continues to focus on his charitable work through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, trying not to let these personal scandals interfere with his mission to help humanity.

TRUMP UNEXPECTED ANNOUNCEMENT

Former President Donald Trump is turning into increasingly popular in areas of the united states where it'd have regarded unattainable to a few.

The former president confirmed this closing week in former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s backyard by

elevating almost $12 million at a fundraiser with prosperous tech enterprise figures, in keeping with the Daily Wire.

Venture investor David Sacks and fellow assignment capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya hosted the fundraiser at their Pacific Heights house.

Palihapitiya and Sacks co-host the well-liked podcast “All-In.” The rate to wait varied from $50,000 and $500,000, relying at the perks.

Many famous cryptocurrency buyers and assignment capitalists attended the occasion.