Oil Prices Jump as Fears Grow Over Possible U.S. Action Against Iran
Oil prices rose sharply on Thursday, reaching their highest level in five months. Prices climbed by about 3% as worries increased that global oil supplies could be affected if the
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Burkina Faso Military Government Dissolves All Political Parties
The military government of Burkina Faso has dissolved all political parties in the country. It has also removed the laws that regulated how these parties operated. The decision was approved
United States Marks the End of an Era as the Final Sundance Season in Utah Changes Film Travel and Cultural Tourism
As winter settles over the mountains of Utah, a long and important chapter in film history comes to an end. This year’s edition of a famous independent film festival was
Rio’s favelas attract tourists looking for real local experiences
Rio de Janeiro is seeing record numbers of tourists, but many visitors are now skipping the usual postcard sights. Instead of only visiting Copacabana, Christ the Redeemer, or Sugarloaf Mountain,
Panic in Niamey After Gunfire Erupts Near International Airport
Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard near the international airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey. The sounds caused panic among residents living close to Diori Hamani International Airport. Eyewitnesses and videos
Pilot Escapes Safely After Military Jet Crashes in Central Vietnam
A Vietnamese military training aircraft crashed in a mountainous area of Dak Lak Province on Wednesday morning, but the pilot escaped safely. The YAK-130 aircraft was on a routine training
Vietnam Leader TO Lam Signals Reform Push Ahead of Possible Second Term
On 23rd January, the central committee of Vietnam unanimously reappointed the country’s top leader, To Lam, as the leader of the ruling Communist Party in the next five years, as
Hungary’s PM Drops a Bombshell: Ukraine’s EU Entry Unlikely Even in a Century
Ukraine is attempting to affect the outcome of the impending parliamentary elections in Hungary since it realises that the current government will not permit Ukraine to join the EU, Hungarian
US Calls Global Leaders to ‘Board of Peace’ in Push Beyond Gaza War
A letter inviting leaders of a number of countries to participate in a so-called U.S.-led Board of Peace took place on 17th January and would initially seek to stop conflict
UN Security Council discusses Iran’s deadly protests after US request
Thursday session in the U.N. Security Council convened an emergency meeting to deliberate on the fatal protests in Iran at the behest of the United States, although President Donald Trump
Uganda Votes in the Dark as Internet Blackout Triggers Major Election Delays
Uganda’s elections came to an end on 15th January after a turbulent day of voting during which the internet was shut down, and there were lengthy delays due to technical
Greenland Rift: Danish Official Flags ‘Fundamental Disagreement’ With Trump
One of the highest-ranking Danish officials opined on 14th January that the most fundamental of the disagreements with President Donald Trump about Greenland is still there after meeting with the
Denmark’s Arctic Chief Warns Russia Is the Key Security Concern
The Joint Arctic Command base in Greenland, in Denmark, is not concerned with the U.S. military threats; it is concerned with potential Russian activity, its head, Major General Soren Andersen,
Sanctions in Action: US Military Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker Under Trump-Era Rules
Military officials announced on 15th January that the US military has taken another oil tanker at sea to enforce its sanctions against Venezuela, as the sanctions were announced by Donald
Taiwan Backs Record NT$1.25 Trillion Special Defense Budget
On 14th January, the defense ministry once again endorsed the special defense budget proposed to be funded between 2026 and 2033 in the value of NT 1.25 trillion (USD 39.5 […]
Winter Blackout: Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Power Grid as Freezing Cold Bites
The Russian government announced on 13th January, four days after its last major drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, that it was launching another attack on the power grid in
Exclusive: Pakistan Nears $1.5 Billion Arms and Fighter Jet Deal With Sudan
Pakistan has had final negotiations to sell a deal of $1.5 billion to provide arms and jets to Sudan, a former senior official in Pakistan Air Force and three sources
Russia Unleashes New Ballistic Missile in Major Ukraine Strike, Sends Stark Warning to the West
Officials reported that Russia overnight tested Ukraine by bombing it with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, killing at least four people in the capital. It made only the
Albanese Expresses Deep Regret Over Inability to Stop Bondi Beach Attack
On 22nd January, the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, expressed his apology that he had failed to stop the Bondi Beach mass shooting, and the whole country celebrated a day
Preserving the Past: How Paraguay Is Embracing Its Cultural Heritage
With the beginning of the new year, the cultural activity of Paraguay is again discovering their rhythm along the banks of rivers, historic places, libraries and community areas around the
Where Winter Meets Tradition: Northeast China’s Folk Culture Sparks a Tourism Boom
On 20th January morning, a train with over 100 foreign tourists on board, consisting of Singapore and Malaysian tourists, among others, arrived in Mohe, “the North Pole of China”, in
Blueprints of Eternity: How Vitruvius’ Ancient Roman Vision Shaped Italy’s Iconic Basilica
The officials of Italy rejoiced on Monday over the discovery of a more than 2,000-year-old civic building that was credited to Vitruvius, the ancient Roman architect and engineer who was
TikTok’s Big US Reset: New American Entity Seals Landmark Deal
TikTok has reached an agreement to establish a new American company, bypassing the pending risk of a ban in America, which has been debated for years on the platform where
Sacred Landmarks on the Global Stage: Kazakhstan’s Zharkent Mosque and Ascension Cathedral Eye UNESCO Status
Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister – Culture and Information Minister Aida Balayeva stated that the Zharkent Mosque and Ascension Cathedral were going to be nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
Global Slowdown Looms in 2026 — But India Accelerates Toward South Asia’s Economic Crown
The economy of the world has been taken with caution by the world’s leading economists because half of them believe that the situation will be worse next year, though less
From Deadlock to Deal: EU-Mercosur Trade Pact Sealed After 25 Years
On 17th January, the EU and South American bloc Mercosur top officials signed a free trade agreement in the country of Paraguay, and this agreement will see the European Union
Chinese EVs Gain Ground in North America, Setting Off Industry Alarm Bells
Chinese manufacturersfUS are developing all over the world with cheap and high-technology electric cars, and the latest development in Canada to provide some farm trade concessions in exchange for easing
Global Economy to Grow in 2026 Despite Tariffs, World Bank Cautions on Weakening Drive
The world economy is becoming even more resilient than anticipated, with the growth of the economy projected in 2026 to be slightly better than it was projected last June, the
Black Gold Shock: Oil Soars on Risk of Iranian Supply Disruption
The cost of oil rose by over 2% on 13th January as the likelihood of the Iranian crude export being interrupted overshadowed the potential of increased supply in Venezuela. The
German Car Manufacturing Stuns With Unexpected Industry Revival
Industrial output in Germany has increased unannounced, as per the records of the federal statistics company Destatis; monthly output has increased by 0.8 per cent in November, which was contrary
Europe Puts the Brakes on Smart EVs Over Espionage Fears
Poland, Israel and the United Kingdom have also taken action to restrict the areas in which Chinese-made EVs can operate, and even U.S. models, again, sparking technology, trust and geopolitical
From Deal to Deadlock: EU Parliament Rejects US Trade Pact After Trump’s Tariff Threat
The European Parliament has officially halted the ratification procedure on its US trade deal, as a sign of protest after Donald Trump threatened to apply 10 per cent tariffs on
Streets of Zurich Roar: Over 2,000 Protest Trump’s Presence at Davos Forum
On 19th January evening, more than 2,000 participants demonstrated in Zurich with the intention to express their dissatisfaction with the fact that the World Economic Forum (WEF) is held in
Gold Glitters as Trump Softens Greenland Tariff Stance, Sending Bullion Higher
On 21st January, gold prices pared back some of their highest in a record after the president of the United States, Donald Trump, backed off some of his most draconian
Rail at a Standstill: Spanish Train Drivers Call Three-Day Strike After Fatal Derailments
The largest union of train drivers in Spain on 18th January declared a three-day national strike on February 9-11 to be taken to achieve solutions to ensure railway safety following
Yen Pressure and Political Heat Push BOJ Toward Another Rate Hike
It is likely that the Bank of Japan will lift its growth outlook on 23rd January and indicate that it is willing to further increase the interest rates, as recent
