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Description: Israel has unilaterally broken the ceasefire agreement with Hamas with extensive aerial attacks which have reportedly left more than 400 people dead. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has stated that aerial attacks were conducted due to Hamas’ lack of commitment towards upholding the ceasefire which meant the release of the remaining hostages in their captivity. Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu also supported the military intervention and stated that a ground offensive is also in the works as Hamas has already broken the terms of the second phase of the ceasefire. US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff warned of ceasefire breakage and con
Description: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to have a phone call on Tuesday where they would discuss possible alternatives for peace resolution in the Ukraine – Russia war. The US ceasefire proposal was rejected by Putin last week as he reiterated on Russia’s so called red lines and a long – lasting resolution to the war as opposed to the ceasefire which could have been used for rearmament and military buildup. Signals from Moscow indicate the negotiations are still in their early stages, as no guarantees have been provided nor concessions negotiated for lasting peace. Impact: Russia’s ceasefire refusal widened t
Description: In a fire caused by pyrotechnic devices more than 59 people died and around 155 were injured from burns and smoke inhalation in the small town of Kocani, North Macedonia. The fire broke out around 02:30 AM after which panic ensued, and a stampede left the only exit from the building blocked causing the death and injuries of more than 200 people. Interior Minister Pance Toskovski had stated the place had been previously used as a carpet storage depot and hadn’t had the proper business and safety licenses, citing corruption concerns, after 15 people were arrested. Neighboring countries such as Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey supported North Macedonia where ple
Description: The American Virginia class attack submarine USS Minnesota has emerged on the Western Australian coast as part of bolstering the AUKUS (Australia, UK, United States) security cooperation partnership. By the end of the year, US Navy presence is expected to significantly rise in the region as Australia’s plan to develop nuclear powered submarines in cooperation with the UK and the US moves forward. The deployment of the attack submarine comes as a response to the growing Chinese naval presence in the region where just recently the Chinese Navy conducted a live – fire drill that caused stoppage of air traffic in the region. The submarine would also support Taiwan’s
Description: US President Donald Trump had stated he ordered USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group to conduct aerial bombings of key Houthi strongholds in Yemen. The reported attacks were mostly focused near Yemen’s capital Sanaa and the northern province of Saada, near the border with Saudi Arabia. The aftermath reports showed that several key individuals within the Houthi's leadership have been eliminated. Houthi’s spokesperson Nasruddin Amer had stated the US won’t deter the Houthis from guaranteeing the protection of Palestinians in Gaza and that they would continue to work towards continued negotiations between Hamas and Israel. The airstrikes come as a response to H
Description: Ecuadorian government officials representing President Daniel Noboa’s interests have allegedly tapped republican lobbyists in Washington for a potential strategic alliance between Ecuador and the US. The alliance would be initially comprised of a mutually beneficial trade deal between the countries and Ecuador making constitutional concessions to host a US base on its territory. The proposal comes in times of growing gang violence in Ecuador with President Noboa facing a tight runoff election in Apr against the leftist candidate Luisa Gonzalez. Impact: The looming runoff election has prompted sitting President Daniel Noboa to leverage Donald Tru
Description: The pivot away from its European allies instigated by US President Donald Trump has put Germany on a substantial rearmament path. Chancellor Friedrich Merz had secured the proposed majority support from the Bundestag for Germany’s debt restructuring and investing in strengthening the country’s defensive capabilities. Theories and speculations were raised regarding Europe’s independent capabilities since the US is no longer considered a reliable partner in deterring global security threats such as future Russian aggression. Currently the subject of developing nuclear deterrent capabilities by European countries has been highly brought up by French President Emman
Description: The largest gathering in what has been the biggest civil movement in Serbia finalized on 15 Mar where anti – government protesters blocked the Serbian capital demanding responsibility and accountability. The protests initialized by the fatal Novi Sad canopy tragedy which left 15 people dead, were mainly aimed at tackling systemic corruption and uprooting a system which protected the powerful and the privileged. Minor incidents were reported despite mounting concerns of the possibility for the protests to turn violent due to provocation from the pro – government organizers. Over four months the initially student organized movement constantly presented a threat to
Description: After the trilateral meeting between Chinese, Iranian and Russian representatives in Beijing last week, Iran’s nuclear issue was once again discussed. The US sanctions and Donald Trump’s maximum pressure stance have put the country in an economic disarray as their currency has severely plummeted and regions are suffering from water and energy shortages while all infrastructure projects are halted. Signals from the trilateral meeting indicated that both Russia and China have persuaded Iran not to insist on developing their military nuclear capabilities, while sanctions have only exacerbated the situation. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei alongside President Mas
Description: Unofficial sources have stated that Pentagon’s command provided strategic military options for continued US access to the Panama Canal. The area has been the subject of severe upheaval in recent months, as US President Donald Trump has accused the Panamanian administration of subverting and undermining US interests and allowing China to forward its regional presence. Under the treaty between the US and Panama, both countries are bound to defend the canal’s economic independency and neutrality even by unilateral means, which also involved military action. Impact: Constant threats from US President Donald Trump to militarily intervene in Panama ha