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US-China Tensions Rise Over Critical Minerals

The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have intensified, particularly regarding critical minerals essential for advanced technology and defence. Following the US’s stringent export controls...

January 7, 2025

Unrwa Faces Closure Amidst Rising Tensions

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (Unrwa) is on the brink of closure due to new Israeli legislation. This agency...

January 4, 2025

Islamic State Group’s Recent Attacks and Tactics

The Islamic State (IS) group has recently been implicated in a series of violent attacks, signalling a troubling resurgence. On New Year’s Day 2025, a truck attack in...

January 3, 2025

India-Pakistan Nuclear Agreement Update

India and Pakistan have recently exchanged information regarding their nuclear installations. This exchange is part of an annual agreement that has been in place for over three decades....

January 2, 2025

End of Russian Gas Transit via Ukraine

The cessation of Russian gas supplies through Ukraine marks shift in European energy dynamics. This change follows Ukraine‘s refusal to renew its transit agreement with Gazprom, effective January...

January 1, 2025

Tragic Plane Crash in South Korea

A devastating plane crash occurred in South Korea, resulting in the loss of 177 lives out of 181 individuals on board. The incident involved a Jeju Air flight...

December 30, 2024

AUSSOM: New African Union Mission Approved for Somalia

The United Nations Security Council has sanctioned a new mission for the African Union in Somalia, named AUSSOM, which is set to commence on January 1, 2025. It...

December 30, 2024

UAE Emerges as Africa’s Top Investor

The UAE has solidified its position as Africa’s largest investor in new business projects, committing $110 billion (£88 billion) to various initiatives from 2019 to 2023, with $72...

December 27, 2024

Maia Sandu Begins Second Term as President of Moldova

Maia Sandu has commenced her second term as President of the Republic of Moldova. She was re-elected in a runoff election held this November, having originally won the...

December 26, 2024

India-Kuwait Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait. They discussed various areas of cooperation, enhancing their nations’ strategic partnership...

December 23, 2024

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