U.S. President Trump’s administration’s recent move to place a 90-day freeze on nearly all U.S. foreign aid has resulted in mass layoffs and the shutdown of humanitarian programs with implications felt on a global scale. At first, only emergency food assistance and military aid to Israel and Egypt were spared
President Donald Trump’s inauguration took place on January 20th, 2025. In the lead-up to the President’s return to the White House, citizens of Ukraine expressed a nuanced perspective regarding his promise to put an end to the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia. While some individuals expressed feelings of optimism —
A highly contentious swearing-in ceremony that took place on January 10, denounced by opposition leaders as a “coup d’état,” has allowed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to secure another term in office. The event, held in a secondary chamber of the National Assembly (a venue unused for such ceremonies since Hugo
South Korea’s political turmoil intensified over the weekend as the Presidential Security Service (PSS) chief, Park Chong-jun, resigned amid ongoing efforts to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. With the arrest warrant for Yoon set to expire at midnight Monday (1500 GMT), Park’s departure has added another layer of uncertainty to
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced that the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243, which claimed 38 lives, was caused by accidental fire from Russian air defenses. The plane, which was flying through Russian airspace near Grozny, had reportedly been subjected to electronic jamming before being hit. Russian President Vladimir Putin
Last Sunday, US President-elect Donald Trump announced that his administration would pursue efforts to regain control of the Panama Canal, sparking immediate backlash from Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino. Speaking at AmericaFest, an event organized by the conservative group Turning Point, Trump criticized the US’s decision to hand over the
Russian and Syrian forces have intensified airstrikes in northwest Syria, targeting the rebel-controlled city of Idlib and surrounding areas after insurgents captured parts of Aleppo in a major offensive. Idlib, where nearly four million displaced civilians live in makeshift shelters, recently suffered deadly strikes that hit crowded residential areas. Rescue
The Venezuelan government announced the release of 200 individuals detained after the highly contested July 28 presidential elections, which announced Nicolás Maduro as the winner despite allegations of fraud. This latest action, which is included in an ongoing judicial review, brings the total number of released detainees to 733. While
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has once again called for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing war with Russia, offering up for consideration the temporary deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine to increase security until the country becomes a member of N.A.T.O. During a press conference with German opposition leader Friedrich
South Korea is in the midst of a growing political crisis after President Yoon Suk Yeol was openly considered a subject of a criminal investigation following his recent attempt to impose martial law. Yoon did not avoid impeachment in a parliamentary vote on Saturday, and his former defense minister has
Romania’s political landscape drastically shifted during the country’s November 2024 presidential election, as far-right candidate Călin Georgescu was determined to be the frontrunner in the first round of voting. The result—which establishes Georgescu, known for his pro-Russian and N.A.T.O.-skeptical stance, against centre-right candidate Elena Lasconi—will result in a tense election
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu committed to deepening collaboration in maritime security, counter-terrorism and economic development during Modi’s state visit to Nigeria on Sunday. This visit, the first by an Indian prime minister in 17 years, highlights the growing importance of the relationship between the
Israel’s military announced a significant update to its Home Front Command’s defensive guidelines on Saturday last week, raising the alert level in the Lower Galilee and southern Golan regions from “partial” to “full.”
Mexico’s government, led by newly-elected Claudia Sheinbaum, has pledged to continue its current approach to controlling migration toward the U.S. border, even as Donald Trump’s recent election victory signals potential challenges ahead. Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente highlighted that these policies, which focus on containment and employment opportunities,
An arrest warrant was recently issued for former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following accusations of her involvement in mass killings during violent protests earlier this year. The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh states that Hasina was implicated in unrest that resulted in over 700 deaths. Currently in India, Hasina
