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Ukraine Seeks Payback for Helping Defend Against Drones

Ukraine has made it clear that its growing role in assisting Middle Eastern countries to defend against Iranian attack drones is not free — it wants financial compensation and access to advanced technology in return, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this week. The
March 16, 2026

India’s Russian Arms Purchase Strains U.S. Relations

India’s ongoing decision to procure military equipment from Russia has recently sparked tensions with the United States, underscoring the complexities of their diplomatic relationship. During a recent event in Washington, D.C., U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick expressed that  President Donald Trump
June 4, 2025

Suspected Suicide Bombers Killed Near Kampala Shrine

In a swift counter-terrorism operation Tuesday morning, two suspected terrorists — including a woman believed to be wearing a suicide vest — were killed in an explosion just outside the Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine, a prominent Catholic pilgrimage site in Uganda’s capital, Kampala.
June 4, 2025

Malian Judge Modibo Sacko Takes Over African Court

Justice Modibo Sacko of the Republic of Mali has officially been elected President of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR), marking a new chapter for Africa’s top human rights tribunal. His election was confirmed during the Court’s 77th Ordinary
June 3, 2025

Karol Nawrocki Narrowly Wins Polish Presidential Race

Conservative historian and political figure Karol Nawrocki has emerged victorious in Poland’s tightly contested 2025 presidential election, defeating the liberal mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, by a margin of less than two percentage points. According to the final results announced by the
June 3, 2025

Hungary Strengthens Ties with China, Sparking EU Concerns

Hungary is deepening its economic and diplomatic relations with China, a move that is raising eyebrows among European Union (EU) member states. This strategic pivot is marked by significant Chinese investments in Hungary’s infrastructure and technology sectors, aligning with Prime Minister Viktor
June 2, 2025

Brazil Takes BRICS Leadership Amid Global Shifts

As global power dynamics continue to evolve, Brazil has assumed the presidency of BRICS, stepping into a diplomatic spotlight during a time of rising tension between China and the United States. This year, under the guidance of President Luiz Inácio Lula da
June 2, 2025

What the BRICS Could Learn from the African Union

One of the promising venues of research related to BRICS is the application of international best practices among the leading regional arrangements and multilateral organizations in rendering the bloc’s operation more effective. One such idea that we advanced recently was the creation
June 1, 2025

Glacier Disaster Devastates Swiss Village Blatten

A devastating glacier collapse has torn through the quiet alpine village of Blatten in Switzerland, destroying homes, infrastructure, and endangering lives. The collapse occurred after a significant chunk of the Birch Glacier broke off, triggering a powerful avalanche that engulfed the valley
May 31, 2025
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