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South Korea Sentences Former President Yoon Life

In a landmark ruling, the South Korean judiciary has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for his role in orchestrating a political uprising linked to his abrupt 2024 military law announcement. The verdict marks one of the most severe
February 20, 2026

Russia Accuses U.S. of Using Africa for Medical Experiments

A senior Russian general has accused the United States of conducting medical experiments and spreading pandemics across Africa through a network of biological laboratories. The allegations, made by the Deputy Head of Russia’s biosecurity forces, claim the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute
December 25, 2024

India’s Strategic Positioning Between Global Blocs

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 2024 BRICS summit marks a notable shift in the balance of global power and further complicates the United States’ struggle to maintain its unipolar dominance. The long-standing tensions
December 24, 2024

Putin Ready With Talks With Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that he was open to negotiations on the Ukraine conflict in potential discussions with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, signaling his readiness to end the war. Putin emphasized that there were no preconditions for beginning talks
December 24, 2024

Decoding Africa’s Interest in BRICS

The 16th annual BRICS Summit, hosted in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, highlighted a growing commitment to multilateralism under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security.” Attended by leaders from 36 countries and UN Secretary-General António Guterres,
December 23, 2024

Donald Trump Vows to End Policies on Transgender Rights

U.S. Elacted President Donald Trump declared his intention to end what he termed the “transgender lunacy” if he returns to power. Speaking during a rally in Iowa on Saturday, Trump criticized policies that promote transgender rights, labeling them as harmful to traditional
December 23, 2024

India is the World’s Largest Importer of Russian Oil

India has solidified its position as the world’s largest importer of Russian crude oil, a trend that began following the geopolitical shifts caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The South Asian nation, heavily reliant on imported crude for over
December 22, 2024

Former Simba CEO Appointed as Rwanda’s Sports Secretary

François Régis Uwayezu, a seasoned administrator with a diverse career in sports and public service, has been appointed as the Permanent Secretary in Rwanda’s Ministry of Sports. This announcement, made by Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on December 20, 2024, follows a presidential
December 21, 2024
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