Trump-Brokered Peace Tested as US Accuses Rwanda of Fueling Fresh Conflict in DRC
The US ambassador to the UN accused Rwanda, which is accused of supporting the M23 armed group in the conflict in eastern DR Congo, of taking the region towards war
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Canada Joins EU’s Defense Spending Surge Initiative
Canada has agreed on the membership of the European Union Security Action of Europe (SAFE) program that will provide Canadian military companies with wider access to the European market, said
Russian Tanker Hit by Drone Attack Off Turkey’s Coast, Authorities Say
On 2nd December, a Russian-flagged tanker that was loaded with sunflower oil reported a drone strike on the Turkish coast, as its 13 crew members were safely unharmed, according to
India Scraps Pilot Rest Rules After IndiGo Unrest Erupts
The Ministry of Aviation, India, on 5th December reversed a new policy, which rested pilots every week, following havoc in the country as a result of hundreds of flights being
Nepali Art and Handicrafts Take Center Stage at the Patan Craft and Culture Festival 2025
The 2025 Patan Craft and Culture Festival in Lalitpur likewise drew in art enthusiasts and fans of handicrafts. The Expo is a 7-week event that is organised in partnership with
Fighting Reignites in Congo Just Hours After Trump-Backed Peace Deal Ceremony
The battle in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continued on 5th December, a day after President Donald Trump summoned Congolese and Rwandan leaders in Washington to sign new agreements that
Canada and Philippines Seal Defense Pact to Counter China’s Growing Aggression
To reinforce countermeasures against aggression, the major defense agreement between Canada and the Philippines was signed on 2nd November, officials said, which is the main antagonist of China’s increasingly aggressive
Orbán Seeks Trump’s Help to Shield Hungary from New US Sanctions on Russian Oil
According to the Hungarian Prime Minister, Hungary would collapse economically due to the decrease in Russian oil, since it obtains over four-fifths of its crude oil imports from Russia. The
Rubio Tours US-Led Command Center in Israel Overseeing Gaza Ceasefire Operations
On 24th October, U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited an Israeli center led by U.S. forces in Israel to manage the Gaza ceasefire, with the Trump administration attempting
PM Mark Carney Predicts Canada Will Double Non-US Exports Amid Shift from American Dependence
Prime Minister Mark Carney has given a target of doubling Canada’s exports to non-U.S. U.S. in the next ten years by claiming that American tariffs are causing an investment goosebumps.
Catherine Connolly Secures Landslide Victory: Ireland Embraces a Left-Wing Vision for the Presidency
Catherine Connolly, an independent leftwing candidate, has won the landslide election and has been confirmed as the next president of Ireland. After getting 63 percent of the first preference votes,
U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Colombian President Over Failure to Tackle Drug Cartels
The US Treasury Department has also imposed sanctions on the Colombian president Gustavo Petro, who is also among the most vocal of international critics of Donald Trump. According to Treasury
U.S. to Pull Back Some Troops from NATO’s Eastern Flank, Confirms Romania
The allies of NATO were informed of the United States’ intentions to reduce troops stationed on the eastern flank of Europe, including soldiers that would relocate to the Mihail Kogalniceanu
Nigerian Forces Crush Terror Plots: Dozens of Militants Killed in Major Northeast Operation
The Joint Task Force North East troops, known as Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have been able to prevent various terrorist attacks and neutralize major threats in the States of Borno
Pentagon Approves Tomahawk Missiles for Ukraine, Awaits Trump’s Final Decision
Three US and European officials who were briefed on this matter said that the Pentagon had authorized the White House to offer long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, assuming it would
Croatia Reinstates Military Conscription Amid Europe’s Growing Fears Over Russia-Ukraine War
On 24th October, the parliament of Croatia voted to bring back compulsory military service in the European Union and NATO member states. The action is occurring in the backdrop of
Top Ukrainian Commander Concedes: Kyiv Confronts Massive Russian Forces Numbering in the Thousands
The commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s military forces has confessed that his troops are undergoing some hard times putting Pokrovsk – a strategic town at the front line of the eastern front
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets as Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Soar Near Its Islands
The Japanese claimed to have scrambled jet planes on 24th October to spy on the Russian warplanes, including strategic bombers, which could carry nuclear arms, that had been flying along
Social Media Giants Push Back, Calling California’s Limits on Minors’ Personalized Feeds Unconstitutional
California has been sued by a few social media giants in pushback to a law they consider violates their First Amendment rights. In federal court, TikTok, Meta Platforms, Google, and
Social Media Emerges as Hyderabad’s New Backdoor into the Illegal Gun Market
In Hyderabad, illegal weapon dealers are moving towards mainstream social media to establish weapons markets, including Facebook, Instagram, encrypted applications, and are effectively going undetected using advanced cyber methods. The
UNESCO Enhances Social Protection of Dominican Cultural Workers via ARTSECURE Program
UNESCO has made a great step in advancing the situation of artists and cultural professionals in the Dominican Republic with reference to their welfare and working conditions via the ARTSECURE
Netherlands Joins Greece, France, Croatia, Austria & Germany in the Fight to Save Local Culture—But Is Overtourism Really to Blame?
With world tourism constantly increasing, the most popular attractions in Europe are confronting a new problem, the so-called overtourism. The situation is putting a strain on countries such as the
Dispersal Order Issued Following Anti-Social Behaviour Spike
Police have declared a dispersal order in one of the town centres in Surrey in response to more complaints of anti-social behaviour. It was ordered in Caterham in the afternoon
Culture Meets Commerce: Rwanda Promotes Creative Entrepreneurship at EAC Trade Fair
On 14th November, Rwanda took the opportunity of its special country day at the 25th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair to urge a more ambitious regional approach where culture-based entrepreneurship is
IMF Forecasts India’s Economy to Grow 6.6% in 2025–26, Outpacing China’s Expansion
According to the World Economic Outlook (WEO) forecast report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast that India will remain one of the fastest-growing economies in the category of emerging
RBA to Unveil Interest Rate Call, Economic Forecasts
Mortgage holders are not likely to receive a handout this week, as a revitalised inflation is likely to keep the Reserve Bank from reducing interest rates in the near future.
Russian Central Bank Cuts Key Rate to 16.5% Amid Signs of Economic Slowdown
The Russian central bank on 24th October announced that it was reducing the key interest rate to 16.5 percent, 0.5 percent lower than 17 percent. The fourth quarter-point cut is […]
ADB Grows Financial Partnerships to Make Economies Resilient
The ADB has, as of late, undertaken earnest actions to augment its financial capacity and enhance financial integration of the region, such as enhancing its lending potential in collaboration with
China’s Economic Growth Slows as Trade Tensions With the US Flare Up
Economic growth in China cooled in the three months to the end of September, with problems in the property market persisting and trade tensions with the US flaring up. The
China–U.S. Trade Talks Begin in Kuala Lumpur Amid Global Market Tensions
Top economic officials from the U.S. and China wrapped up their first day of talks in Kuala Lumpur on 25th October, with a Treasury spokesperson characterizing them as “very constructive”.
Iran Confirms Seizure of Tanker Carrying Petrochemicals
On 15th November, Iran affirmed that the tanker carrying a cargo of petrochemicals bound for Singapore was captured by the Revolutionary Guards of Iran in the Gulf waters due to
Government Bonds Tumble as Proposed Income Tax Rise Triggers Market Jitters: Reeves
On 14th November, the UK bond markets were scared as it was revealed that Rachel Reeves had abandoned her plans to make a manifesto-busting income tax hike at the autumn
South Africa Probes Mysterious Flight Carrying 153 Palestinians
South Africa will probe into the mysterious coming of 150+ Palestinians who were held on a charter plane at Johannesburg for 12 hours by the border police due to a
IMF Forecast: Thailand’s GDP Set to Rise 1.6% in 2026
The Thai economy is estimated to increase at 2.1 percent in the current year and 1.6 percent in 2026 in the wake of escalating economic headwinds, as indicated by the […]
Tragedy in Kashmir: Police Station Explosion Leaves 9 Dead, Dozens Hurt
In Indian-controlled Kashmir, a cache of seized explosives exploded in a police station killing at least 9 people and injuring 32 others, police alleged on 15th November. The explosion took
US Moves to Lift Select Tariffs on Argentina and Ecuador
The United States will lift tariffs on some of the food products, as well as other imports by Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, and El Salvador in exchange for better access to
