China is making a big move in Africa, and it’s catching the attention of the world. The ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), held in Beijing in September 2024, was an important event. It wasn’t just about economics anymore—China’s relationship with Africa is becoming more political and even military-focused. This
The United States is planning to move its military troops, who were recently forced to leave Niger, to several other countries along Africa’s Atlantic coast, according to reports from US media. What Happened in Niger? Niger, a country in West Africa, recently decided to end its military partnership with the
Bangladesh is facing a big challenge over an unpaid energy bill of nearly $500 million owed to India, and it’s putting pressure on the country’s new interim government. The Financial Times (FT) recently reported that Bangladesh is rethinking its energy deals, particularly one involving Indian conglomerate Adani Group. The Background
India’s national security advisor, Ajit Doval, has made a powerful call for change during a key BRICS meeting in Russia, arguing that global institutions dominated by Western countries are no longer fit for purpose. Speaking at the 14th Meeting of BRICS+ security officials in St. Petersburg, Doval stressed that the
Six years ago, a group of Chinese engineers took on a daring challenge: turning what others saw as useless waste into something valuable. Their target was the large amounts of low-grade nickel and cobalt ore found on remote Indonesian islands. These ores were previously considered too poor in quality to
Israel is making a big effort to convince U.S. Congress members to stop South Africa from continuing its legal case against them at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This is all happening because South Africa has accused Israel of serious crimes in their war in Gaza, and the pressure
Yaroslav Oleynik, a key figure in Ukraine’s military drone program, was killed in a car crash over the weekend. Oleynik, who was just 28 years old, played a crucial role in boosting Ukraine’s drone manufacturing to fight against Russia. The accident happened just days after Oleynik’s boss, Aleksandr Kamyshin, left
A recent NATO training exercise went terribly wrong when Polish paratroopers accidentally landed on power lines, rooftops, and backyards in a small village, creating a chaotic scene that has captured attention online. This incident happened during what was supposed to be a routine parachute drill in the village of Chechlo,
Renowned Egyptian archaeologist, Zahi Hawass, has reignited a passionate debate over some of the world’s most famous artifacts that were taken from Egypt. His primary target is the breathtaking bust of Queen Nefertiti, currently on display in a museum in Germany. But that’s not all—Hawass is also fighting to bring
