Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Ryabkov, made an important announcement about joining the BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and several other countries. He stated that countries wanting to join BRICS cannot impose sanctions on any of its current members. This condition is crucial for any nation hoping
A high-ranking official from the World Health Organization (WHO) believes that countries should consider restricting how young people use smartphones and other handheld devices. Dr. Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat, who leads a part of the WHO focused on health policies, likened the overuse of these gadgets to being addicted to tobacco. At
In a surprising move, Niger’s media regulator has banned the popular French television show ‘The Bachelor.’ The government believes the show threatens the country’s values and is not suitable for its young viewers. This ban follows similar actions taken by neighboring Burkina Faso against the same channel, Canal Plus. Why
On July 29, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s external affairs minister, attended an important meeting known as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad). At a later event in Washington, he shared some fascinating insights about India’s approach to trade, especially with the challenges posed by the United States. Jaishankar
Russia has launched a significant lawsuit against several companies belonging to the UK–Dutch energy giant, Shell. This legal action was revealed through the Moscow Commercial Arbitration Court’s records, though many of the details remain unclear. What we do know is that Shell’s global entities, including Shell Global Solutions International B.V.,
In the 19th century, Britain took control of the Chagos Archipelago, a group of 60 small islands in the Indian Ocean that were originally part of Mauritius, a British colony. But when Mauritius gained its independence in 1968, the Chagos Islands were not returned. Instead, Britain kept control of the
On Tuesday, three Indian naval ships—INS Shardul, INS Tir, and ICGS Veer—arrived at the port of Bandar Abbas in Iran. The ships were part of a long-range training mission in the Persian Gulf and were welcomed by the Iranian Navy’s ship, Zereh. This visit highlights the growing naval cooperation between
Early this morning, Israel carried out airstrikes near the Syrian coast, with explosions reported dangerously close to a major Russian airbase—Khmeimim, located near the city of Latakia. While it’s unclear if the base itself was hit, this is still a significant escalation. Israel has targeted areas close to this crucial
Iranian oil tankers have quickly left Kharg Island, the country’s largest oil export terminal, due to fears of an imminent attack from Israel. The island handles 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is now seen as a possible target for Israel after a recent missile attack from Iran. Tensions have
