Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has claimed that a plot to assassinate Bidzina Ivanishvili, founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party, was orchestrated by the same global forces that attempted to kill former US President Donald Trump and Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico. This dramatic revelation follows an investigation by
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), responsible for aiding Palestinian refugees, could soon be declared a terrorist organization by Israel, stripping its staff of immunity and banning its operations within the country. This dramatic move, supported by the Knesset, stems from accusations that UNRWA has been aiding Hamas,
Finland has just passed a controversial new law that allows it to turn away asylum seekers at its long eastern border with Russia, a move critics say could breach international laws and human rights standards. The law, aimed at combating what Finland calls Russia’s “weaponization” of migration, lets border guards
Hamas and Fatah, longtime rivals, signed an agreement in Beijing to work together for national unity and govern Gaza once the war ends. Hosted by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, this historic pact aims to form an interim national reconciliation government. This deal comes amid a devastating conflict between Hamas
Russia and Cuba are exploring a major new project: building an oil refinery in Cuba with the help of Russian companies. This plan could turn Cuba into a key player in oil production, rather than relying on dwindling supplies from Venezuela. With Cuba struggling with severe fuel shortages and skyrocketing
California is making waves with a groundbreaking $12.6 billion hydrogen hub, the first of its kind in the U.S. This ambitious project aims to produce renewable hydrogen to power vehicles, generate electricity, and cut fossil fuel use by millions of tons annually. Backed by federal funding, the hub promises to
A recent survey reveals that most people in six out of nine Asian countries now doubt whether the U.S. is still a shining example of democracy. While India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh still hold onto some positive views, countries like Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia have grown skeptical, with
The Taliban’s decision to describe the Wakhan Corridor’s southeastern border as Jammu & Kashmir instead of Gilgit-Baltistan is a clever psychological provocation against Pakistan, albeit one which remains below the threshold of unacceptability and thus couldn’t legitimately justify a kinetic response. The Taliban’s Ministry of Border and Tribal Affairs posted on
The African Union is set to unveil the African Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) in 2024 to challenge the often flawed ratings from giants like Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P. These major firms have been criticized for their inaccurate assessments of African economies, leading to expensive borrowing costs. ACRA aims to provide