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
Raytheon is a huge American company that makes guided missiles. Recently, it has been making a lot of money selling military supplies for the conflict in Ukraine, even though it was struggling just before the war began in February 2022. An analysis of the company’s financial reports shows how they
In January, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) made a significant ruling, telling Israel to stop actions that could lead to genocide and to allow UN investigators to look into accusations of such crimes. Bolivia is now stepping up, claiming that the situation in Gaza is a genocidal war and
In July 2023, Niger experienced a dramatic shift in power when some members of its military announced that they had taken control of the country. They suspended the constitution and declared a new leadership. The man behind this coup, Abdourahamane Tchiani, became the new President of Niger. His main reason
Imagine finding a hidden treasure beneath the sea that could change your country’s future. That’s exactly what happened recently when a large reserve of oil and gas was discovered off the coast of Pakistan. This discovery could be a game-changer for the country’s economy, helping it produce its own energy
India has officially labeled Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) as a “terrorist organization” under its Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The main reason behind this decision is that HuT has been influencing young people to join extremist groups like ISIS and raising money for terrorism. Experts warn that HuT could become an even
North Korea seems to be building a new submarine, possibly one that could use nuclear power. This news comes from a South Korean official and fits with earlier reports. Last September, North Korea launched a redesigned submarine from the Cold War era called the “Hero Kim Kun Ok,” which can
