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BRICS Expansion Reshapes Global Financial Landscape

The BRICS alliance is accelerating its expansion and deepening efforts to build alternative financial structures that could reshape global economic dynamics in 2026. With new members joining the bloc and discussions intensifying around non‑Western monetary frameworks, emerging economies — particularly in Africa
February 18, 2026

Russia Expands Military Ties with African Nations

Moscow has announced plans to strengthen its military and security cooperation with several countries across Africa as part of a broader strategy to deepen its strategic relations with the continent. On Monday, Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin, said Russia aims to
June 12, 2025

U.S. Pulls Personnel Amid Growing Middle East Tensions

The United States has begun withdrawing non-essential diplomatic personnel from several key locations. The move signals rising concerns over the possibility of open confrontation with Iran, following the breakdown in nuclear negotiations and growing military uncertainty. The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is
June 12, 2025

Russia and Ukraine Begin Largest Prisoner Swap Yet

In a significant humanitarian development amid the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war, both nations have initiated the largest prisoner exchange since the conflict began in February 2022. The initial phase involved swapping prisoners of war (POWs) under the age of 25, culminating in emotional
June 11, 2025

US Deploys Troops Amid Los Angeles Immigration Protests

President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 700 active-duty United States Marines and an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to assist in controlling widespread protests triggered by recent immigration raids. This marks the first time in six decades
June 11, 2025

Kenya Protests Erupt Over Death of Blogger

Protests have erupted across Kenya following the death of Albert Ojwang, a prominent blogger and political commentator, who died while in police custody. Authorities claim that Ojwang died by suicide, but his family and various human rights groups are demanding an independent
June 11, 2025

Five Western Nations Sanction Israeli Far‑Right Ministers

The United Kingdom (UK), Canada (Canada), Australia (Australia), New Zealand (New Zealand), and Norway (Norway) have imposed sanctions on two influential Israeli cabinet members: Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. These ministers serve in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s (Benjamin Netanyahu) government and are
June 11, 2025

Chad Halts U.S. Visas Over Reciprocal Travel Ban

A sharp diplomatic rift has emerged between Chad and the United States, after the Central African nation announced it would stop issuing visas to American citizens in retaliation for being included in a renewed U.S. travel ban targeting mostly African and Muslim-majority
June 11, 2025
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