Haitian gang that kidnapped missionaries requests $17 million

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3 years ago

October 20, 2021

The growing crisis has increased the amount of Haitian migrants entering the U.S.

The Haitian gang that kidnapped a group of American and Canadian missionaries is $17 million in ransom money.

According to a Haitian official the kidnappers are asking for $1 million per person and are currently negotiating the release with a minister.

16 Americans and one Canadian, including six women and five children were abducted over the weekend, not far from the Haitian capital.

The criminals first conveyed release prices to the victims’ Christian Aid Ministries.

The FBI and Haitian police are assisting in the investigations.

This comes as a growing economic and political crisis has spurred an increase in kidnappings in the country.

Haitians gathered around the country to protest against the growing crime which have worsened since the assassination of their president in July.

Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

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Will Australia’s foreign investment rule create an economic boost?

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May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australian Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers announced an overall of foreign investment rules ahead of the budget.

Australia is set to announce a significant decline in its projected gross debt, signalling a more optimistic outlook for the country’s fiscal health.

The Airport Economist, Professor Tim Harcourt at UTS joins to discuss.

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Is Russia planning a sabotage across Europe?

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8 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Intelligence agencies across Europe have issued warnings of a potential plot orchestrated by Russia aimed at sabotaging key infrastructure and destabilising nations.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Russia could be planning a sabotage across Europe, Trump is facing jail, a painting valued over ten million is discovered and Beoing look to ignite the commercial space race.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudu join to discuss.