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
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, once a Vatican envoy in the U.S., finds himself at the center of a gripping Vatican trial this week. Accused of sparking division by challenging Pope Francis and rejecting key Church reforms, Viganò’s journey from outspoken diplomat to polarizing figure has captivated global attention. His bold
Red Sea chaos escalated recently as Houthi rebels sank the dry-bulk freighter Tutor using a kamikaze drone boat, sending commercial shipping costs soaring. Insurance rates for vessels now reach 6% of their value, impacting global containerized freight and port operations. Iran-supported Gulf of Aden, the vital Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint, and
Last December, the Pentagon launched Operation Prosperity Guardian, a joint US/UK mission to secure Red Sea shipping from Yemeni Houthi disruption. Despite spending over a billion dollars, the mission failed. Why does it seem the Pentagon is far better at spending money than actually putting together a successful operation? The
