Dan Cortez

Author / Writer
Cortez writers for various topics on The Morning News. One of the old contributors to this publication, Cortez has experience in reporting truthful news.
Ukraine is seeking Patriot air defence missiles to combat Russian aerial attacks.

Trump Hosts Zelensky And Netanyahu As Wars Continue

President Donald Trump sat down separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The White House called both discussions “positive and productive.” Zelensky arrived hoping to secure stronger US backing for Ukraine’s air defence as Russian missile and drone attacks continue. After the meeting, he said Trump had agreed to provide

Cars from the Chinese electric car brand BYD are displayed in a store, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 3, 2025.

Chinese Auto Sales In Mexico Rise Despite Tariffs

Can higher tariffs really slow down consumer demand? In Mexico, the latest numbers suggest not—at least for now. Sales of Chinese-brand vehicles surged nearly 30% in the first half of the year, reaching 137,525 units. They captured 17% of Mexico’s new car market, up from 14% a year ago. The growth came despite Mexico imposing

Greek F-16 fighter jet crash-lands at busy Zakynthos airport.

Greek F-16 Fighter Jet Crash-Lands At Zakynthos Airport

What began as a routine military training flight quickly turned into a dramatic emergency at one of Greece’s busiest holiday airports. A Hellenic Air Force F-16 crash-landed at Zakynthos Airport on Thursday after developing a technical fault. The incident forced the closure of the runway and disrupted flights during the peak summer travel season. The

Russian daredevils unfurl banner atop New York's Empire State Building in proposal stunt.

Russian Daredevils Scale Empire State Building In Proposal Stunt

Russian rooftopping duo Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus stunned onlookers after scaling the Empire State Building’s antenna spire. They unfurled a giant banner reading, “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.” But the breathtaking stunt didn’t stop there. After climbing down to a lower platform, Beerkus dropped to

Climbers clear path to Everest summit past giant chunk of ice.

Nepalese Climbers Clear Key Ice Block On Way To Mount Everest Summit

Everest season has barely begun, and already the mountain is asking a familiar question: how many climbers is too many? A skilled team of Nepali mountaineers has finally cleared the route to the summit of Mount Everest. After a massive ice blockage halted expeditions for weeks. They fixed ropes and ladders through the dangerous section,

Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans.

Germany Troop Cuts Send ‘Wrong Signal’ To Russia, Say Top US Republicans

Is pulling troops back a smart strategic shift—or a risky signal to rivals? That’s the debate heating up after the Pentagon’s plan to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany. Critics aren’t holding back. Senior Republicans Roger Wicker and Mike Rogers warn the move could weaken deterrence and embolden Vladimir Putin. Their argument? Don’t pull back—push

Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth.

Artemis II Mission Crew Reaches Moon, Nears Record Distance From Earth

The crew of Artemis II has just crossed into the Moon’s gravitational pull, setting up a historic moment. Hurtling through space in their Orion capsule, the four astronauts are on track to break a 56-year record set by Apollo 13—and then some. By the time they hit their peak distance—over 252,000 miles from Earth—they won’t

US Senate votes to fund Homeland Security to end airports chaos - but ICE excluded.

US Senate Votes To Fund Homeland Security, Leaves ICE Out

The United States Senate has voted to approve a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security. Potentially ending a partial government shutdown that has dragged on for 40 days. But there’s a twist: the deal excludes funding tied to immigration enforcement agencies such as US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Why does that matter? Because

Chinese retailer rivalling Amazon launches in UK.

Chinese Retailer Rivalling Amazon Launches In UK

Is the online shopping battle about to get a lot more crowded in the UK? Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is stepping into the British market with the launch of its new platform, Joybuy. And it’s clearly aiming straight at rivals like Amazon. The company says the service will operate from distribution hubs in Milton Keynes

Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says.

Armed Man Shot Dead Near Donald Trump’s Residence, Secret Service Says

How close can danger get to a former president’s doorstep? Closer than you might think. An armed man was shot dead after breaching security at Mar-a-Lago, the Florida residence of Donald Trump. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Sunday—while Trump himself was in Washington, DC. According to the United States Secret Service, the

Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbols.

Australia To Deport British Man Charged Over Nazi Symbols

Australia is sending a blunt message: hate won’t be tolerated—especially from visitors. A British man living in Queensland has had his visa cancelled. He now faces deportation after allegedly posting Nazi symbols online and promoting violent, pro-Nazi views. The 43-year-old was arrested earlier this month and has since been placed in immigration detention in Brisbane.