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Russia’s Pacific Fleet on High Alert for Defensive Drill Amid Territorial Dispute with Japan and Tensions in Asia-Pacific Region

On Friday, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that Russia has placed its Pacific naval fleet on heightened alert as part of an unanticipated assessment designed to enhance its defensive capabilities. The drill is aimed at preventing mock enemy forces from landing on Russia’s Sakhalin island and on its southern Kuril Islands. Some of these islands […]

US Announces Sanctions Against Budapest-Based Investment Bank Controlled by Russia and Three Executives

The United States government has announced sanctions against a Budapest-based investment bank, the International Investment Bank (IIB), which is controlled by Russia, and three of its executives, two of whom are Russian and one Hungarian. The move follows concerns expressed by US officials over the past decade about Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s moves to […]

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Prompting Emergency Alert from Japan

On Thursday, North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile, prompting Japan to issue an emergency alert warning its citizens to take shelter in case it landed near the northern island of Hokkaido. The missile was launched from near Pyongyang and flew for about 1,000km in the direction of the waters between the […]

Lula da Silva’s Visit to China: A Pivotal Moment for Brazil-China Relations

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s visit to China marks a pivotal moment in the history of Brazil-China relations. The two countries have established a long-term relationship, and Brazil was the first developing country to establish a strategic partnership with China.[0] Lula’s visit is expected to push the China-Brazil comprehensive strategic partnership to […]

Tragedy in Marseille highlights ongoing housing crisis and urgent need for action

Two people have been found dead under the rubble of two buildings that collapsed after an explosion in the southern French city of Marseille on Sunday.[0] The city’s fire department announced on Monday morning that rescuers had found the bodies. Five people were also injured, with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and eight others are missing.[1] […]

China’s Role in Brokering Saudi-Iran Relations Challenges US Assumptions in the Middle East

The recent agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to normalize relations, brokered with the help of Chinese mediation, challenges long-standing assumptions about the US role in the Middle East and signifies a shift in China’s approach to the region. While the US and Israel are focused on preventing Iran from becoming stronger, Saudi Arabia is […]

Filipino Catholics Mark Holy Week with Extreme Traditions Despite Pandemic

In the Philippines, followers of Catholicism have observed Holy Week, a period of eight days leading up to Easter Sunday, by reviving several longstanding and agonizing traditions. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, devout Catholics in the Philippines have marked Good Friday with a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in San Fernando City, north of […]

ICJ Rejects Venezuela’s Objection to Guyana’s Application for Validity of 1899 Arbitral Award

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has rejected Venezuela’s preliminary objection to Guyana’s application for the upholding of the validity of the 1899 Arbitral Award settling the boundaries between the two countries. The conflict traces its origins to the end of the 1800s when the British Empire aimed to increase its sway over South America.[0] […]

Finland’s Outgoing Prime Minister Sanna Marin Resigns as Leader of Social Democratic Party After Third Place Election Finish

Finland’s outgoing Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, has announced her resignation as the leader of her Social Democratic Party after the recent parliamentary elections that saw her party come in third place.[0] Marin had fought the election on a platform of education, healthcare, and support for migrants to participate more quickly in Finnish society. While her […]

Israeli Forces Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sparking Outrage and Concern Worldwide

Israeli forces stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday night after Ramadan prayers, forcibly evicting worshippers and sparking clashes with Palestinians. According to Palestinian news agency Wafa, Israeli occupation forces stormed Al-Qibli prayer hall at Al-Aqsa Mosque and forced dozens of people praying inside to leave at gunpoint to allow settlers to storm the Muslim holy site. […]

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