Politics
The situation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to evolve. On January 29, 2025, key military actions and political developments were reported from both sides. Military Activity: Ukraine’s forces successfully intercepted 65 out of 100 drones launched from Russia overnight, with 28 drones......
US President Donald Trump described the rise of Chinese company DeepSeek as a "wake-up call" for the US tech industry. This followed the release of DeepSeek's artificial intelligence (AI) model, which disrupted Wall Street and led to significant drops in shares of major tech firms like......
The UK government has firmly rejected the possibility of joining a pan-European trade agreement. This statement came in response to comments from European Union Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, who suggested that the UK could consider joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM) as part of a......
In a move that sends shockwaves through Algeria, Marco Rubio, one of the most vocal critics of the country in the United States, has been unanimously confirmed as Secretary of State by the Senate. A Cuban-American Republican known for his strong stances on international policy, Rubio is the first member......
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has tasked Herbert Kickl, leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), with forming a coalition government after centrist efforts to establish a government collapsed. This decision comes despite Van der Bellen’s long-standing criticism of the FPO, reflecting......
LONDON, Jan 6 – The dollar fell by 1% on Monday following a report suggesting that President-elect Donald Trump might implement tariffs targeting only critical imports, offering potential relief to countries bracing for more extensive levies. Reports indicated that Trump's team was considering......
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has entered its 1,036th day, with new developments continuing to shape the geopolitical landscape. Here’s a summary of the key events unfolding on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Fighting in Eastern Ukraine Heavy fighting has intensified around the city of Pokrovsk......
When Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president in October, one of the immediate questions surrounding his leadership was how his approach to foreign policy would shape the region’s security landscape, especially amid growing tensions between China and the United States.......
In recent comments, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for the banning of protests outside places of worship, including synagogues and churches, citing concerns that such demonstrations foster division within the community. Albanese’s remarks come after a series of incidents,......
In 2018, a significant moment unfolded within the House Foreign Affairs Committee. A Syrian dissident known by the codename Caesar, who had previously smuggled 55,000 harrowing photographs documenting the brutal conditions in Syrian detention facilities, was set to testify. His testimony was expected......
In the evolving landscape of social media, Canadian politicians are among those pivoting from X (formerly Twitter) to Bluesky, a platform gaining traction after the contentious U.S. election. This shift highlights growing concerns about misinformation and the role of platforms in shaping democratic discourse.......
A Hong Kong court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists in the largest national security trial since the introduction of the controversial National Security Law. The group, accused of organizing an unofficial primary election to select pro-democracy candidates for the legislature, faced charges of......
Australian lawmakers have formally censured Aboriginal senator Lidia Thorpe for her protest during King Charles’ recent visit to Canberra. Thorpe disrupted the King’s speech at Parliament House by shouting, "you are not my King" and "this is not your land," aiming to draw......
