On Sunday, May 24th, an Oreshnik ballistic missile was used during a drone and missile attack in Kyiv. This marks the third time this weapon has been used during the Russo-Ukrainian war. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, four people were killed by the strike. At least 83 were wounded,
On Tuesday, May 19th, a Hong Kong court completed arguments regarding a national security trial for two organizers of a city vigil that took place in remembrance of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. The charges were brought against Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan—two ex-leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support
The Yemeni Houthis and Al-Qaeda offshoot al-Shabaab recently increased their relationship, establishing weapons sharing, member training, and the spread of Iranian technology. According to the United Nations in 2025, their growing relationship was founded on the Houthis trading their more advanced weapons and skills for illicit routes, arms smuggling, and
From the 13th to the 15th of May, the latest meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump in Beijing placed cross-strait stability at the center of renewed U.S.-China dialogue. According to China’s official readout, Xi described the bilateral relationship as entering a new phase of “constructive strategic stability,”
On Monday, May 11th, the European Union imposed sanctions on 16 officials accused of aiding in Russia’s abduction of tens of thousands of Ukrainian children. Many of these children were forced to change their identities or were put up for adoption. Seven centers involved in the indoctrination and training of
While midterm elections are occurring in the United States, India just completed their state elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (B.J.P.) victory was overwhelming, even in states that publicly opposed them. This election leaves the domestic and international community with questions of authenticity. Indian elections took place across five states
Last week, Australia stated that 13 members of Australian families in Syria linked to ISIS are planning to come home. However, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stressed that they will not receive any government assistance, noting that the lack of support they are receiving is a “direct reflection” of the
On April 27, four Afghans were killed and 70 wounded by mortar and rocket launches by Pakistan, according to the Afghan Taliban. This comes as more fights and conflicts have emerged between the two countries. The Pakistani government has claimed these attacks as false and denounced them—creating stronger tension between
As of this week, four candidates have auditioned to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations. In 2016, there were thirteen candidates. This drastic change led leaders and members of the assembly to call for more people to audition. Why are so few candidates entering the race? Leaders
In the days after the first airstrikes of the war in Iran, residents of Tehran reported seeing an eerie black rain falling from the sky. Dr. Akshay Deoras, a research scientist at the University of Reading, told The Guardian that on March 9, the bombing of Iran’s oil depots created
On April 13, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that moves to re-align Britain with the European Union would be subject to a parliamentary vote and approval. It has been almost ten years since Britain voted to leave the bloc, and Starmer has voiced his desire to improve relations with
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recently toured the Middle East in response to the current war in Iran to provide strategic consulting, help intercept Iranian drones, and send military personnel to offer guidance. Zelenskyy aims to “promote Ukraine military expertise across the middle east region following the outbreak of the
On April 7, Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-Wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT) party, visited Nanjing and Beijing, making her the first KMT leader to visit China in a decade. In Nanjing, Cheng laid a wreath at the mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen, the revolutionary who founded the KMT and the
Recent assessments by South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) suggesting that Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, may be viewed as a potential successor have reignited debate over North Korea’s future leadership and the risks of a potential succession crisis. Although Pyongyang has not officially designated an heir,
Ten weeks before the FIFA World Cup, Amnesty International has released a report regarding the current safety of international fans and local communities. The FIFA World cup is an international soccer tournament spanning six weeks. This summer it is being held in Canada, Mexico and the United States. However, Amnesty
On March 23, North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong announced at a summit that current talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi would stall if Japan sticks to its “anachronistic approach.” In November 2025, Takaichi announced ideas of meeting with Kim Jong Un—which has been
While ongoing conflicts in the Middle East continue to raise concerns about the United States’ diplomacy, recent developments suggest that Washington is seeking to strengthen its relationships in South America. Earlier this March, President Donald Trump met with 12 Latin American leaders to discuss establishing the “Shield of the Americas.”
The demand for vital minerals like lithium, cobalt, copper, and rare earth elements has increased as the world economy moves toward low-carbon technologies and renewable energy. Solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries for electric vehicles all depend on these minerals. Africa is at the forefront of the world’s transition to
In a closed-door briefing on March 10, Pentagon officials informed lawmakers that the first six days of the war on Iran cost the U.S. at least $11.3 billion. This figure does not accurately represent the total cost of the war – it excludes the cost of operating the military and
The United States is now determined to be the perpetrator behind the Feb. 28 bombing of an Iranian’s girl’s school, according to an internal U.S. military investigation reported by the New York Times. The bombing comes amidst continued U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran. The strike killed 150 students at
