At a recent event in New Delhi, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, delivered a strong message about the current state of the United Nations (UN). Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, Jaishankar didn’t hold back, comparing the UN to an “old company” that hasn’t kept up with the modern
The Suez Canal, one of the most important waterways in the world, is facing serious trouble. Recently, its revenues have dropped by a massive 60%, and nearly half of the ships that usually pass through this crucial route are now avoiding it. But why is this happening, and what does
In a posh suite at the Trump Hotel, Donald Trump Jr. sat next to JD Vance, the new Republican vice presidential nominee, and couldn’t hide his excitement. With a grin, he bragged about how hard he worked to convince his father, Donald Trump, to pick Vance. “I put in a
The Russian State Social University (RSSU) has proposed a new tax aimed at people without children, and the idea is stirring up a lot of conversation. This tax would be a revival of a similar policy that existed during the Soviet Union from 1941 to 1992. What’s the Proposal About?
Dmitry Medvedev, a high-ranking official in Russia and former president, has made some surprising comments about Great Britain. He suggested a radical idea: to “sink” the island as a way to deal with the problems between Russia and the UK. This unusual suggestion came after a well-known Russian skier, Elena
The US Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp, is in a tough spot. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces, has said that Popp must apologize to President Yoweri Museveni or he will have to leave the country. This situation has sparked a lot of interest and concern. Since Popp
Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of the UK, recently made a surprising claim: he believes that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planted a listening device in his bathroom during a visit back in 2017. According to Johnson, when Netanyahu visited the Foreign Office, his security team discovered a bugging
There’s a lot of buzz about Elon Musk’s Starlink and its plan to provide satellite internet in Yemen. This move has raised eyebrows, especially after the failure of a recent U.S. initiative, called “Operation Prosperity Guardian,” aimed at controlling the conflict in Yemen. What’s Happening? On September 18, Starlink announced
Between 1960 and 1966, France carried out nuclear tests in Algeria, a practice that had devastating effects on the local people. Many people living near the testing sites have suffered from serious health problems like cancer and birth defects, according to human rights groups in the area. These tests have
