Ukraine War Unveils New Era of US Confrontation with Nuclear Rivals China and Russia
President Joe Biden’s visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, has brought to light a new era of foreign policy challenges for the United States. These challenges include simultaneous and intertwined confrontations with nuclear rivals Russia and China. The war in Ukraine has further complicated the situation, exposing Russian weakness and highlighting China’s strategic play. This article will […]
Tensions Rise in Moldova Over Alleged Russian Plot To Destabilize the Country
Moldova, a candidate country for EU membership with a population of 2.6 million people, is currently facing multiple crises, including an energy crisis, missile overflights connected to the war in Ukraine, and alleged Russian attempts to destabilize the country. On Monday, Moldova’s President Maia Sandu accused Russia of plotting to violently overthrow her government through […]
Telegram Ban In Brazil Forthcoming, CEO Asks Court To Delay Ruling
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, on Friday, sought the help of tech giants Apple and Google to block Telegram from operating in the country. Moraes cited negligence by Telegram to cooperate with authorities as the primary reason behind the appeal. The court ruling comes at a time when the country’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, […]
Taliban Say They Want Peace, Yet Fear And Doubt Persist
Thousands evacuated Around 2,200 diplomats and foreign officials have been evacuated from Afghanistan since the Taliban seized Kabul on August 15. A Western security official has said that they “are continuing at a very fast momentum, logistics show no glitches as of now, and we have been able to remove a little over 2,200 diplomatic […]
Biden Wants Iran Back at Nuclear Deal Table, But Tehran Has Other Plans
The nuclear deal table for Iran is still vacant. Despite the fact that former US President Donald Trump in 2018 pulled out of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, President Joe Biden appears resolute to forge ahead; but Tehran seems to have shifted base. And to underscore her commitment to renewed […]
China Sends Early Warning For Commodity Disaster
With the growing demand for commodities, China sends a warning for a possible economic disaster. Financial experts have stated that the world’s “economic miracle” is experiencing a deep downturn. This is in spite of the country’s best efforts to lift its economy. One of the primary concerns for the economy is the supply and demand […]
Liberal Democrats Slams Biden Over Support For Israel
On Wednesday, liberal Democrats slammed U.S. President Joe Biden over his continued support for Israel. The remarks came after Biden criticized the attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas. In a statement, the White House said that the U.S. President “condemned the rocket attacks by Hamas and other terrorist groups, including against Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.” […]
Russian Government Detains Lawyer Representing Navalny
On Friday, Russian security officers arrested and detained high-profile lawyer Ivan Pavlov. The human-rights attorney believed that his arrest is closely related to his client, Alexei Navalny. Politically Motivated Just last week, authorities launched a criminal investigation against the prominent lawyer. According to the complaint, Pavlov had allegedly disclosed confidential information in his previous case […]
U.S. Vows To Continue Airstrikes In Afghanistan Following Troop Withdrawal
On Thursday, the U.S. confirmed that it continues to assert its influence in Afghanistan following its troop withdrawal. In a statement by a high-ranking military official, the U.S. claimed that it will still hold its ability to launch airstrikes. Maintaining Counter-Terrorism Efforts The confirmation came after President Joe Biden announced his plans to withdraw military […]
North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles To Pressure U.S.
On Friday, North Korea fired two ballistic missiles in the sea of Japan. This was in an attempt to put pressure on the United States to resume possible talks between the two countries. A New Tactical Guided Weapon A report by North Korea’s state-owned media KCNA declared that its new tactical guided weapon had accurately […]