The United States has imposed a new wave of sanctions on Russian oil producers and shipping vessels, a move expected to upend global oil markets and drive major importers like China and India toward alternative suppliers. This development marks a significant escalation in the West’s effort to curtail Moscow’s energy revenues, which have been critical […]
The relationship between India and Bangladesh, once a model of regional cooperation in South Asia, is now mired in uncertainty as political and social tensions escalate on both sides of the border. Recent developments, including India’s sheltering of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and contentious debates over minority rights, have cast a shadow over
Muan, South Korea – an investigation into the tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 341, which claimed 179 lives, faces significant hurdles after South Korea’s transport ministry revealed critical data was lost from the plane’s flight recorders. Boeing 737-800, carrying 181 passengers and crew, crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport on December
Washington, D.C., January 11, 2025 — President-elect Donald Trump has stirred controversy on the global stage with recent comments advocating for the expansion of U.S. territory into Canada, Greenland, and southward to the Panama Canal. Se’s remarks, suggesting that American borders could be redrawn—by force if necessary—have sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, particularly in Europe,
Washington, D.C., January 11, 2025 — In one of its most aggressive moves to date, the Biden administration has imposed a comprehensive array of sanctions targeting Russia’s energy revenues, a vital source of funding for its ongoing war in Ukraine. Measures, announced Friday, focus on crippling Moscow’s oil trade, restricting global access to Russian energy,
Washington, D.C., January 11, 2025 — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals, citing extraordinary and temporary conditions that make it unsafe for eligible individuals to return to Venezuela. The extension will span from April 3, 2025, to October 2, 2026, benefiting approximately
Beirut, January 11, 2025 — After decades of dominating Lebanon’s political and military landscape, Hezbollah’s once-unshakable hold is showing signs of significant erosion. A combination of military losses, shifting regional alliances, and internal political shifts has left the Shiite militant group and its patron, Iran, grappling with a new and uncertain reality. Changing Dynamics in
Beirut, January 11, 2025 — After more than two years of political paralysis, Lebanon has elected General Joseph Aoun as its 14th president, marking a critical turning point for a nation grappling with profound economic and political crises. 61-year-old army chief succeeds Michel Aoun (no relation), whose term ended in October 2022, leaving a leadership
In a move that has sent shockwaves through European politics, billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk publicly endorsed Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of the country’s upcoming national election. During a live-streamed discussion with Alice Weidel, AfD’s candidate for chancellor, Musk urged voters to rally behind the party, warning of dire consequences if
New York — In a case that underscores the chilling nexus of organized crime, international arms trafficking, and global security threats, Takeshi Ebisawa, an alleged leader of Japan’s notorious Yakuza syndicate, has pleaded guilty to charges of trafficking nuclear materials, narcotics, and weapons. U.S. Department of Justice announced a plea on Wednesday, following a years-long
