Iran Attacks: Rising Oil Prices Hit African Economies
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran last month, the global economy has felt the shock, particularly in oil markets. African countries are among those facing … Read more
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Trump & Japan: Strait of Hormuz Dispute
Washington – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing for what are expected to be challenging discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., as … Read more
Putin’s Absence: Kremlin Concerns Over Alleged Hamenei Hunt & Security Fears
Moscow – Concerns are growing over the whereabouts of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has not been seen in public for ten days, raising questions about … Read more
Ukraine War: Biden’s ‘Complete’ Claim Debunked
Washington D.C. – The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, initiated with strikes on Iranian soil that killed senior officials including Supreme Leader … Read more
Nuclear Modernization & Arms Race: Strategic Stability After INF & New START
The framework for post-Cold War arms control is rapidly dissolving, raising concerns about a renewed nuclear arms race. With the United States’ withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range … Read more
Zelensky Doubtful on Western Security Guarantees for Ukraine
Kyiv – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed frustration Wednesday over a lack of firm commitments from European allies regarding a robust response should Russia launch another … Read more
Latvia: Attacks on Paramedics Now Equated to Attacks on State Officials
Riga, Latvia – In a move aimed at bolstering the safety of emergency medical personnel, the Latvian Saeima on Thursday, March 19, 2026, approved amendments to … Read more
Indonesia Acid Attack: Calls for Public Trial of Soldiers
JAKARTA — Calls are intensifying for a public and transparent prosecution of the soldiers suspected in the acid attack on human rights advocate Andrie Yunus, raising … Read more
Middle East Attacks Drive Up Gas Prices & Energy Fears
Global energy markets are reeling as natural gas prices surged as much as 25% Thursday following attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East, escalating tensions … Read more
Kevin Spacey: Acuerdo extrajudicial en caso de agresiones sexuales en Reino Unido
London – Actor Kevin Spacey has reached an out-of-court settlement with three men who accused him of sexual assault in the United Kingdom, averting a civil … Read more
China Condemns Killing of Iranian Security Chief, Calls for De-escalation in Middle East
Beijing condemned the killing of Ali Larijani, a senior Iranian security official, in an Israeli strike on Thursday, calling the act “unacceptable” and renewing calls for … Read more
Jardine Graduate Scholarship 2026: Fully Funded Oxford Scholarships for Asian Students
The University of Oxford’s Jardine Graduate Scholarships offer a transformative opportunity for exceptional students from across Asia, providing full funding for postgraduate study. For the 2026 … Read more