China is building a new type of warship called the Type 076, which is an amphibious assault ship. This means it can support military operations on both land and water. Recent satellite images show that the ship is taking shape, and we’re starting to see its unique features, particularly its
Recently, during a significant public speech by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, an exciting new piece of technology caught everyone’s attention: a Chinese laser system designed to combat drones. This system can either blind drones or even destroy them in certain situations. The Context Iran has been a major
On October 4, 2024, a surprising and scandalous event took place in Khmelnitsky, Ukraine, when a government official was arrested after being caught lying on a bed surrounded by piles of cash. The official, Tatyana Krupa, who leads the local pension agency, was found with her son, Aleksandr, also a
On November 15, the European Court of Justice will hold a significant trial about Ursula Von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission. The case revolves around her actions during the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically related to how the EU bought vaccines. The Financial Times reports that a panel of
Marjan Rintel, the CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, believes that the European Union (EU) needs to step up and create rules to help European airlines compete fairly with Chinese airlines. The issue is that while Western countries have closed their airspace to Russian airlines because of the conflict in
Britain has officially agreed to give up its last African colony, the Chagos Islands, but the real reason behind the deal is to keep control of a major military base. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy admitted that the move was a strategic decision to secure the future of Diego Garcia,
At a recent event in New Delhi, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, delivered a strong message about the current state of the United Nations (UN). Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, Jaishankar didn’t hold back, comparing the UN to an “old company” that hasn’t kept up with the modern
Emmanuel Macron, now the President of France, didn’t always work in politics. From 2008 to 2012, he was an investment banker at Rothschild & Cie Banque, a prestigious financial institution. During this time, he made a significant amount of money—around €2.9 million—according to the Financial Times. His rapid success at
The Suez Canal, one of the most important waterways in the world, is facing serious trouble. Recently, its revenues have dropped by a massive 60%, and nearly half of the ships that usually pass through this crucial route are now avoiding it. But why is this happening, and what does
