The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced the destruction of Gaza’s main border crossing with Egypt, Rafah. Brigade 401 took control of the crossing overnight, rendering it unusable. This closure adds to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where civilians are trapped amid ongoing conflicts. The crossing, crucial for international aid,
China’s Wison New Energies recently announced a sudden halt to their Russian projects, citing strategic concerns for their company’s future. This decision, made in response to US sanctions on Russia’s LNG industry, includes backing out of constructing crucial modules for Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project. This project is pivotal for
Over 117 million people worldwide are fleeing from war, persecution, and conflict, marking an eight percent increase from last year and a staggering 31 percent rise compared to 2021. Most of these refugees come from just five countries, as shown by Statista’s Anna Fleck, with Afghanistan leading at 6.40 million
On May 20, ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan announced arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders, marking a historic legal challenge against a Western-allied state for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s announcement on 20 May
Russia is considering changes to its nuclear strategy due to concerns about Western policies on nuclear weapons. President Putin hinted at adapting Russia’s nuclear doctrine to maintain global balance and deter potential threats. This comes amidst discussions about low-yield nuclear arms and their implications for warfare. While Russia insists it
First video footage purportedly shows Russia’s FAB-3000 M54 glide bombs in action, striking a Ukrainian building in Lyptsi, part of Ukraine’s northern Kharkiv region, raising concerns over new threats to Ukrainian defenses. Russia may be deploying massive 6,600-pound bombs turned into advanced glide weapons in Ukraine, potentially creating a significant
The US Department of Commerce has implemented a ban on Kaspersky Lab’s antivirus software, citing concerns over Russian influence and national security risks. Effective immediately, the ban impacts Kaspersky’s US subsidiary from selling or updating software in the country until September 29, 2024. You can read the original article here.
On June 20, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced the formation of a bipartisan Fentanyl Policy Working Group, led by Rep. John Moolenaar and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, to tackle China’s involvement in America’s fentanyl epidemic. You can read the original article here. To address China’s
On Wednesday, India approved a $9.1 billion greenfield port in Vadhavan, Maharashtra, potentially revolutionizing global trade routes from Mumbai to St. Petersburg with a state-of-the-art facility. India has announced the approval of an ambitious $9 billion mega port linking India with Russia via Mumbai and St. Petersburg. This colossal new