U.S. and India are clashing over the political future of Bangladesh, drawing parallels to the situation in Ukraine. According to the Washington Post, India pressured the U.S. to avoid aggressive actions against the Bangladeshi government, fearing that instability there could boost terrorist groups threatening India’s security. The U.S. is accused
Afghanistan, now controlled by the Taliban, has become a hotspot of unexpected developments that could reshape global politics. Despite ongoing U.S. sanctions and a lack of international recognition, the Taliban’s control has led to dramatic changes: opium production has plummeted, but ISIS-K remains a persistent threat; tensions with Pakistan and
Cherie Blair, the wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, is taking on a big legal challenge. She’s representing Mikhail Fridman, a wealthy Russian businessman, in a lawsuit against Luxembourg. This case is all about Fridman’s assets that were frozen because of European Union (EU) sanctions. Last month we
August Hanning, a former head of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency, has suggested that Poland might have played a significant role in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions that rocked the Baltic Sea in September 2022. According to Hanning, there may have been a covert deal between Ukrainian and Polish officials to
Gas prices in Europe are rising, and it’s making Russia richer, which could deepen the financial gap between what Europe pays Russia for energy and what it gives Ukraine in aid. This increase in prices comes after Ukraine’s recent military action in the Russian region of Kursk, where a major
Fitch Ratings, a major U.S. credit-rating agency, has just downgraded Ukraine’s credit rating to ‘restricted default.’ This decision came after Ukraine missed a crucial payment deadline on a $750 million Eurobond that was due on August 1, 2023. The country had a ten-day grace period to make the payment, but
North Korea is about to receive a shipment of 447 goats from Russia, and it’s causing quite a stir in the country. While the world often hears about North Korea’s missile programs, this goat delivery could actually have a big impact on the lives of many North Koreans. Here’s the
A new investigative report by The Wall Street Journal has brought fresh details to light about the mysterious sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline, an event that took place nearly two years ago. Since the explosion, there have been endless theories and speculation about who was behind it. But now,
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is stepping down as the leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) following a series of scandals and problems. His resignation comes after his approval ratings fell sharply due to a major fundraising scandal involving the LDP. The scandal revealed that over 100 million
