Loading
Description: After the two – day unilateral ceasefire announcement, M23 rebels have reengaged with the Congolese military in the eastern parts of the country near the provincial capital of Bukavu. The fighters of the armed rebel group have substantially advanced in the past week, taking the largest town in eastern Congo – Goma now aiming at further territorial expansion towards Bukavu which would mark the largest territory under control of the M23 since their resurgence in 2021. In the Djugu territory, parts of the CODECO armed forces had reportedly killed over 50 people in another territorial grab. Humanitarian aid has seized since US President Donald Trump’s executive orde
Description: Statements from Ursula von der Layen, Justin Trudeau, Olaf Scholz and South Korean effective President Choi Sang – Mok overwhelmed the media. Their pledges were aimed at Trump’s imposition of 25% of tariffs on aluminum and steel products for all countries. According to the statements from the leaders, the tariffs would only cause severe disarrangement in global industrial trade and significantly raise the levels of inflation globally. The leaders collectively stated that Trump’s tariffs would be responded in kind, while the EU leaders called upon a unified front which would guarantee Europe’s economic stability. Impact: Trump’s tariffs are expec
Description: The leader of the Yemeni’s Houthis, or Ansar Allah, Abdel Malik al – Houthi had stated the Houthis would reinitiate attacks on Israel and its western allies if the Gaza ceasefire agreement is broken. The statement came on the precipice of statements from both Trump and Netanyahu as well as Abu Ubaida, that both Israel and Hamas have under some terms broken conditions from the ceasefire agreement. The mediators and guarantors of the ceasefire agreement Qatar and Egypt haven’t disclosed future steps in ensuring its continuance with the deadline set by President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu for Saturday. Impact: The Houthis have been d
Description: US President Donald Trump has hosted Jordanian King Abdullah II as they discussed the current situation regarding the Hamas – Israel war and the displacement of Palestinians. The meeting emphasized some concessions made by both sides as Trump has apparently abandoned the idea of withholding aid for countries refusing to receive forcibly displaced Palestinians, while King Abdullah had said Jordan would receive up to 2,000 sick children from Gaza. Trump also reiterated his plans to displace Palestinians while King Abdullah stated that Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt were still aiming towards a solution which would be in favor of everyone involved.
Description: Independent media outlets across the globe have reacted to the freezing of USAID media funds and urged the public it could lead to severe surge in disinformation campaigns and public opinion manipulation. Reporters without borders, OCCRP, and other media outlets worldwide had to cut employees and other funding since the seizure of capital from the USAID. The organization dissolvement campaign led by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk led to seizure of funding not only to media outlets but also to various humanitarian and charity organizations which facilitated much needed assistance worldwide. Trump and Musk labelled USAID a criminal organization used for prop
Description: Russia has offered India its fifth-generation fighter jets Su – 57 in an apparent defense contract which would enlarge India’s aerial squadrons from 31 to 42. The contract if signed would be between state – owned entities Rosoboronexport and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. for an undisclosed amount of money and number of fighter jets. India would look to expands its defensive capabilities and incentivize domestic production of military equipment with the goal of becoming the regional manufacturing hub. Even though India has close ties with the US in terms of defense equipment supply, it looks as if they were aiming at expanding their portfolio. Impact:
Description: Russia has offered India its fifth-generation fighter jets Su – 57 in an apparent defense contract which would enlarge India’s aerial squadrons from 31 to 42. The contract, if signed, would be between state – owned entities Rosoboronexport and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. for an undisclosed amount of money and number of fighter jets. India would look to expands its defensive capabilities and incentivize domestic production of military equipment with the goal of becoming the regional manufacturing hub. Even though India has close ties with the US in terms of defense equipment supply, it looks as if they were aiming at expanding their portfolio. Impact:
Description: Populist right - wing parties have experienced a surge in popularity and gained considerable political clout for the past couple of years. Far – right parties have received unconditional support in countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Austria, France and Sweden which grew concerns over significant influence from Russia. Most of these political entities have their party charters aligned with agendas that favored Russian political and geopolitical dominance. Top priorities for such political organizations were the negative sentiment towards migration, the war in Ukraine with internal intelligence security agencies consta
Description: President Donald Trump has announced new executive order which would impose 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel imports into the US. He also added to his statement by saying that adequate and reciprocal steps would be taken when EU countries are concerned in terms of counter tariffs. The three largest countries which export steel and aluminum are Canada, Brazil and Mexico, closely followed by South Korea and Vietnam. The imposition of new 25% tariffs has been announced as part of Donald Trump’s foreign economic policy to bolster the US industrial economy with the strengthening of exports. Impact: The additional imposition of 25% of tariffs only ra
Description: The latest statements from Israel, Hamas and Donald Trump further infuriated the ceasefire agreement and made it susceptible to a shorter lifespan. Hamas’ armed wing, the Qassam Brigades through their spokesperson Abu Ubeida have announced their intention to withhold the hostage releases scheduled for Saturday due to Israel’s violations of the ceasefire agreement. Israel’s Minister of Defense, Israel Katz has in response put the military forces on high alert in expectation of continued armed fighting with Hamas. The entire situation was additionally undermined by US President Donald Trump who stated that Palestinians won’t be able to return to Gaza after the end