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.

Pope Francis waves to members of the apostolic movement of the Roman Catholic Church "Cursillos in Christianity" at the Vatican, May 28, 2022. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS

Is Pope Francis Retiring Soon? Retirement Speculations Fueled By Health Issues

Pope Francis has been suffering from knee pain and mobility issues since January 2022.

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev spent two hours fielding questions -- but none addressed allegations over his wife's use of a private jet for a clutch of trips

Ex-Russian President Threatens To Exterminate Russia's 'Bastard' Enemies

Medvedev served as Russia's president from 2008 to 2012 and the country's prime minister from 2012 to 2020.

A employee stands next to a facility of the Darnytsia Car Repair Plant damaged by missile strikes, as Russia's attacks Ukraine in continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 5, 2022.

Ex-Terrorist Group Member Tries To Join Ukraine Military, Gets Exposed

The man is now detained by SSU investigators on suspicion of “participation in a terrorist group or terrorist organization” and “participation in an unlawful armed group,” according to a press release.

CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Due To Another Disease Spreading Globally

Cases of monkeypox have been reported in 32 countries, including Australia, England, Mexico and the United States.

Leaked Video Shows Nude Hunter Biden Playing With Illegally Obtained Gun

The video also showed Hunter pointing a .38-caliber handgun at the camera.

A life in the shadows: This man, who is anonymous, worked for eight months for the jihadists and then fled to a refugee camp in Mauritania. When he was photographed by AFP, he was hiding in a building that was under construction

Anonymous Hackers Successfully Hack Russian Government Websites

The hacking collective also leaked more than 1.5 million emails taken from a Russian radio group.

Ukrainian servicemen and a ritual worker load bodies of killed Russian soldiers to a refrigerated rail car, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, at a compound of a morgue in Kharkiv, Ukraine May 22, 2022.

Another Top Russian Army General Dies In Ukraine War, Ukrainian Military Confirms

The Russian general was killed during battle near the village of Mykolaivka in Luhansk Oblast.

Gasoline prices have surged in recent months, part of a wave of inflation that is undercutting consumer confidence and spending plans

Southern California Gas Price Hits Record-High $6.35 For 9th Consecutive Day

The average price of gasoline in several counties in Southern California rose by 19.9 cents over the past week.

Johnny Depp's Lawyer Now A Superstar: Talent Agents, Law Firms Look To Hire Her

Camille Vasquez quickly became a star among Depp fans after she repeatedly sparred with Amber Heard during intense cross-examinations in the six-week defamation trial.

A US district judge said former president Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election amounted to criminal conduct

Trump Could Announce 2024 Presidential Run Soon, Advisers Suggest

A Trump adviser said the former president could announce a 2024 bid "sooner rather than later."

Since President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops into Ukraine, thousands of people have been killed, millions sent fleeing and towns turned into rubble

Ukraine Discovers Russian Army’s Propaganda Materials To ‘Achieve Russia’s Goals’

Ukrainian officials say they gained access to several documents where employees of the 5th unit of the Kremlin’s FSB admitted that many Russians still do not understand why the invasion of Ukraine was needed to achieve Russia’s goals.

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Singapore Faces 'Chicken-Rice' Shortage As Malaysia Bans Export

Singapore imports more than three million live chickens from Malaysia each month.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un takes part in a parade to mark the 90th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army in April 2022

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Celebrates Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee With Congratulatory Letter

Britain and North Korea first established diplomatic relations in 2000.

Trump Allies Are Going At Each Other: Lin Wood Slams Mike Lindell, QAnon John

Lin Wood previously went after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Trump-appointed special counsel John Durham and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.

A Ukrainian flag waves over a house destroyed by shelling in the village of Moshchun, Kyiv region, on June 2, 2022 on the 99th day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian Arrested For Conspiring With Russian Army, Used Zello To Send Location Info

The individual is also accused of handing over the coordinates of a Ukrainian army deployment site, leading the area to be targeted by Russians in a missile strike.

Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation in a US court after she wrote an op-ed piece referring to herself as a 'public figure representing domestic abuse'

House GOP Shows Support For Johnny Depp After Winning Amber Heard Case

The House Judiciary Committee earlier commented on the slap incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars.

A week of Russian advances across Ukraine's eastern front have left a trail of destruction in towns like Bakhmut and Soledar

Ukraine Deputy Head Part Of Scam Involving Humanitarian Aid From Italy: SSU

The deputy head of a regional military administration in Ukraine collaborated with a medical official to earn money for ambulance transport services that were supposed to be free.

Putin Has ‘Epileptic Personality Disorder’: Psychiatrist Explains Why He Hates Ukraine

A person with epileptic personality disorder could experience explosive impulsivity, affective viscosity and egocentricity.

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the State Council Presidium at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 25, 2022. Sputnik/Sergey Guneev/Kremlin via REUTERS

Putin To Invade Poland Next; UK, US Are 'All Lined Up': Russian Media

A host of a Russian state TV show also said Russia is being forced to consider demilitarizing the entire NATO alliance.

Fourth Stimulus Check Update: Thousands Of Iowa Residents To Get $1,400 By July

Under the Direct Assistance Program’s eligibility requirements, a household of one must have an annual income of $45,370 or less to qualify.

Russian President Putin attends CSTO summit in Moscow

Top Russian Colonel Calls Putin 'Motherf**ker' In Leaked Audio

The high-ranking officials who were caught dissing Russian President Vladimir Putin were Colonels Maksin Vlasov and Vitaly Kovtun.

Ukrainian soldiers like this tank crew in the eastern district of Lysychans'k are facing an intense Russian offensive to capture the Donbas region

Watch: Russian Soldiers Filming TikTok Videos, Dancing And Shooting At Trees In Ukraine

The videos were found in a mobile phone confiscated from a Russian soldier by Ukrainian authorities.

Ukrainian soldiers say that what they lack in equipment they make up in morale and the sheer number of volunteers signing up to fight the Russians

Russian Soldiers Willing To Shoot Generals Who Force Them To Go On The Frontline

There have been several reports of mutiny and declining morale among Russian soldiers as the war in Ukraine stretches into its fourth month.

Ukraine Security Arrests Local Officials For Treason; Helped Russian Soldiers Occupy Village

The local officials were accused of offering Russian soldiers accommodation in several Ukrainian villages.

Another Putin Adviser Quits Amid Ukraine War

Valentin Yumashev, who quit as Putin's adviser, is the son-in-law of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin.

Elon Musk lifting a Twitter ban on former US president Donald Trump raises activists' fears of the platform turning toxic.

Trump Promises 'Never' To Return To Twitter

“[It’s the] best ever - and only getting better,” Trump said about his Truth Social networking platform. “TRUTH has me, and failing, boring Twitter NEVER will.”