Danielle Ong

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Danielle is a news writer for The International Business Times, covering the latest news on the Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. politics. She has been writing for 5 years and has covered a wide range of local, national and global news stories.

Kanye West arrived 'unannounced and without invitation' at corporate offices of Skechers shoes, the company said

Kanye West Meets With Trump, Asks Him To Be His Running Mate in 2024

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, met with Donald Trump at the Mar-a-Lago golf club in Florida.

'Who can stop this war,' the Ukrainian soldier pleaded after being pinned down to the same spot for five hours by exploding Russian shells

Russian Troops Fire At Own Soldiers While Retreating; Some Abandoned Without Food

The group of mobilized men said they suffered heavy losses in their unit after being shelled by the Russian army.

US lawmakers finally broke an impasse on a new Covid-19 relief package that extends unemployment benefits and provides aid to busineses and individuals harmed by the pandemic

19,000 Millionaires Still Received Average Of $13,000 Unemployment Assistance During The Pandemic

The jobless benefits paid out to high earners in 2020 totaled $264 million.

A ritual worker picks up the body of a killed Russian soldier before loading them to a refrigerated rail car, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, at a compound of a morgue in Kharkiv, Ukraine May 22, 2022.

Russia Used Landfill To Burn Bodies Of Dead Soldiers; Residents Smell Burning Flesh Stench

Residents living near the landfill recalled seeing several Russian trucks dumping black bags at the site, according to a report.

A Ukrainian soldier fires a surface-to-air missile during a military exercise in December 2014

Russian High-Precision Missile Arsenal Greatly Depleted: Ukraine Intel

The Russian army's depleted arsenal likely stems from the large-scale use of missiles across Ukraine in June and October.

Trump Will Beat DeSantis By A Wide Margin In 2024, New Poll Shows

Former President Donald Trump received more than 50% support from Republican voters in a hypothetical 2024 election for the GOP presidential nominee.

Far-right Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is expected to play a prominent role in Congress if the Republicans win next week's midterm elections

After Trump And Kanye, Elon Musk Reinstates Twitter Account Of Marjorie Taylor Greene

Rep. Greene was permanently banned from Twitter in January for "repeated violations" of the platform's COVID misinformation policy.

A picture by the Ukrainian Emergency Service on August 8, 2022 shows a fire after a missile was shot down and hit civilian infrastucture in Uman district, Cherkasy region, amid Russia's invasion

Watch: TV Guest Slams Russian Host For Saying Ukraine Should Be 'Wiped Off' Earth

The TV guest also called Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov's comment on bombing Ukrainian regions "criminal."

Failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX used celebrities to promote its 'Ponzi scheme,' according a lawsuit file in US court

Did Ukrainian President Zelensky Invest Billions In FTX?

A viral conspiracy theory claimed Ukrainian President Zelensky invested in FTX and used it to launder money to the Democratic Party.

Soldier of Ukraine's 5th Regiment of Assault Infantry react after firing a US-made MK-19 automatic grenade launcher towards Russian positions in less than 800 metres away at a front line near Toretsk in the Donetsk region

Russian Soldier Admits Comrades Raped Ukrainian Women; Reveals 'Rambo Syndrome'

The Russian soldier said four of his comrades raped a mother and a daughter in the village of Andriivka in Kharkiv Oblast.

US Will Face 'Immediate Great Depression' If China Does This To Taiwan

The U.S. GDP could take a hit of 5% to 10% if China seizes Taiwan's semiconductor industry.

Russian Soldiers Forced To Buy Own Warm Uniforms; Left To Wander In Woods, Families Reveal

Some Russian military units were forced to fend for themselves after their commanders ran away from the war, a report said.

Russia losing the Kherson region would return Ukraine important access to the Sea of Azov

Russians' Anxiety, Depression Levels Sharply Increased After Putin's Mobilization: Report

Requests related to depression increased by 50% since Putin's partial mobilization order on Sept. 21.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his army was fighting ferocious battles with Russian forces in the eastern region of Donetsk

Russia Plans 'Terrorist Attacks' On Belarus, Will Blame Ukraine And NATO: Defense Intel

The Ukrainian defense intelligence report noted that one of the Russian army's targets would be the Belarusian nuclear power plant "Ostrovets."

U.S. House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a news conference following a House Democratic Caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., November 2, 2021.

Who Will Replace Nancy Pelosi As House Democratic Leader?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she is stepping down from leadership after holding the role for 20 years.

Black smoke billows from a fire on the Kerch bridge that links Crimea to Russia, after a truck exploded, near Kerch, on October 8, 2022

Ukraine Compares Russia To ISIS After Admitting It's Bombing Facilities To Force Negotiation

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reportedly said that they are carrying out missile strikes in Ukraine after the latter refused to negotiate with Moscow.

Boy's parents under rubble after Russian missile strike

Putin's Diehard Supporter Threatens 7 Countries With Air Strikes: 'This Is War'

The Russian state TV host also called on Moscow to double down on producing the equipment Russia needs for its war in Ukraine.

Protest against the China's treatment towards the ethnic Uyghur people and calling for a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics, in Jakarta

China Pays Citizens To Marry Muslims In Effort To Wipe Out Uyghurs: Report

Two mixed Uyghur-Han couples were reportedly offered over $5,000 to enter arranged marriages.

Four thousand U.S. dollars are counted out by a banker at a bank in Westminster

Stimulus Check Update: You Only Have A Day Left To Claim Direct Payments

The IRS would close the filing website on Nov. 18 at 12:01 a.m. ET.

Ukraine Offers Russians Who Surrender 'Comfortable Conditions': Three Meals Daily, Medical, Phone Calls

Ukraine's "I Want To Live" initiative was launched on Sept. 18.

Some former soldiers believe Taiwan's population may not have the stomach for the type of die-hard resistance Ukraine has shown since Russia's invasion

3,500 Russians Soldiers Have Already Requested To Surrender To Ukraine Army: Report

Ukraine launched the "I Want To Live" project to give Russian soldiers who want to surrender a special hotline to call.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announces he will run for president in 2024 at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach

6 Republicans Who Could Run For President In 2024 And Beat Trump

A slew of Republican strategists said that Trump would unlikely have a clear path to winning the GOP nomination.

Ukraine's eastern city of Severodonetsk was a target for heavy shelling by Russian forces

French Politician Says Helping Ukraine By Sending Weapons 'Only Prolong' The War, Encourage Conflict

The French politician stressed that the conflict in Ukraine can only be resolved through diplomatic means.

Russian ultranationalist Aleksander Dugin

Russian Extremist Who Posted Alleged Putin Death Threat Backtracks On Comments; Pledges Support

Aleksandr Dugin, known as "Putin's Brain," blamed the West for implying that he has turned against the Russian leader.

Margaret Atwood, pictured in 2019, was reportedly a target of an alleged scam to steal unpublished manuscripts

Ukraine Army Mocks Russia Over Comedian Jim Carrey, Margaret Atwood Sanctions

The Russian foreign ministry said they imposed the bans on individuals involved in shaping an "aggressive anti-Russian policy."

Trump Begs Ivanka, Jared Kushner To Join His 2024 Campaign, Couple Not Budging: Report

Former President Donald Trump reportedly attempted to convince Ivanka and Jared to accompany him when he announces a 2024 bid Tuesday night.

Putin Allies Continue In-Fighting: Wagner Founder Wants Russian Governor Investigated For Treason

The Kremlin-linked businessman did not specify the reason why he requested an investigation into St. Petersburg Gov. Alexander Beglov.

A Ukrainian soldier walks past destroyed Russian tanks in a field, as Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue, in Mykolaiv region, Ukraine June 12, 2022.

Russian Soldiers 'Flee Naked': Removed Uniforms, Swam Across River To Escape Ukraine Army

The Russians removed their helmets and military vests to swim across the Dnipro River, according to a video.

Russian Soldiers Torture Animals, They're 'Executed By Hanging' In Ukraine [Photo]

Ukraine's defense ministry said that several animals were found hanging in areas abandoned by the Russian army. Among the tortured animals was a rare gray dwarf hamster.