Aleksey Miller, the CEO of Gazprom, a major Russian energy company, has raised concerns about Europe’s economy. He says that European industrial production is at its lowest levels ever, and the economy is struggling because it no longer has access to cheap Russian gas. This comes as the German government
According to a recent report from The Times, they are thinking about sending troops to Ukraine. These troops would train Ukrainian soldiers in special hidden locations instead of doing the training in the UK. This plan could save money and be safer for everyone involved, according to military sources. The
Last week, the former Russian President called for the sinking of Great Britain. Now, a Polish General has threatened to bomb St. Petersburg. Recently, a former top Polish military leader, Rajmund Andrzejczak, made a bold statement about the potential threat from Russia. Speaking at the Defending Baltics conference in Vilnius,
Russia’s state-owned energy company, Rosatom, is excited to announce that they plan to build four icebreaker ships in India! This news comes from a report by The Economic Times, which shared insights from an unnamed official involved in the discussions. Who’s Involved? The Indian government is exploring options with one
Nicaragua has announced that it will break diplomatic relations with Israel. This decision comes as the country faces increasing isolation in the world, especially after the recent escalation of violence in Gaza. On Friday, Nicaraguan Vice President Rosario Murillo shared this news with state media. She said the move followed
In 2003, a company called Africa Practice was founded to help businesses, governments, and non-profits successfully work within Africa’s political and business environments. They do this by providing advice on strategic communication and policy. Another organization, Africa No Filter, focuses on changing negative stereotypes about Africa by supporting storytellers and
In the fall of 2023, the European Union (EU) began rolling out a new plan called the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This system is designed to tackle climate change by targeting carbon emissions linked to goods imported from countries with weaker environmental regulations. The EU wants to ensure that
The Scattered Islands are a group of small islands in the western Indian Ocean. Long ago, they were part of Madagascar, but over time, they fell under French control, just like Madagascar itself did for a while. Although Madagascar gained independence in 1960, France kept control of these islands, creating
Algeria has decided to stop French companies from competing for an important wheat import contract. This decision comes as tensions rise between Algeria and France, highlighting a significant shift in their relationship. A Shift in Supply For years, France has been Algeria’s biggest supplier of wheat. Algeria, one of the
