Russia is making moves that could change everything in Syria. There are clear signs that Russian forces, including the powerful S-400 missile defense system, are pulling out of Khmeimim Air Base, one of their most important military locations in Syria. At the same time, Russian officials are still claiming that
Tensions are rising between Canada and the U.S. after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods. Now, a top official in Canada, Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario, is warning that Canada might retaliate by shutting down its energy exports to the United States. Ford has
Donald Trump, as he prepares for his second term in office, is reportedly weighing a dramatic shift in US policy towards Iran, with discussions around direct military action on the table. This follows his decision in 2018 to withdraw from the landmark nuclear deal with Iran, known as the JCPOA,
Israel is making headlines again, and this time, it’s about a bold move in Syria that’s sparking international criticism. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered soldiers to stay in newly captured Syrian territory through the harsh winter months, despite growing pressure from world leaders to retreat. But why is
After years of uncertainty, Nepal has finally joined hands with China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This major agreement was signed during Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s recent visit to Beijing. But what took so long, and why does this matter? Let’s dive in. What is the
In a bold speech on Thursday, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte revealed a plan that could shake up the priorities of European governments. Speaking at a meeting in Brussels, Rutte argued that European countries need to stop focusing so much on social welfare and instead pour more money into their military.
A senior US diplomat has made a bold demand that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro should step down and let a new leader take over after the controversial July election. Francisco Palmieri, the head of the Venezuelan Affairs Unit at the US embassy in Colombia, says Maduro must recognize his opponent
Niger has just made a shocking move by suspending the BBC’s programming in the country. The Nigerien government says the British broadcaster is spreading false information that could cause serious problems, including destabilizing the country. Niger, located in West Africa, has been struggling for years with a dangerous jihadist insurgency,
Russia’s state-owned energy giant Rosneft has struck a massive deal with India’s private oil refiner Reliance Industries. This agreement, worth an eye-popping $13 billion annually, will see Rosneft supplying nearly 500,000 barrels of crude oil every single day to Reliance, making it the biggest oil deal ever between the two
