Category: World

Much like Iraq in early 2003, the predominant images coming out of Syria in late 2024 were of jubilant crowds toppling statues of ousted dictators . In almost all the videos, the stone or metal of the sculpture raises a cloud of dust as it falls, blurring the view of the scene for a few […]

The U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (ACPD) will hold an in-person public meeting with online access from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025. A panel of experts will discuss the People’s Republic of China’s approach to public diplomacy and utilizing the information space to advance PRC objectives. This meeting is open to the public, including the media and members and staff […]

In an effort to curb violence and reduce gun-related deaths, the government of Claudia Sheinbaum has introduced the National Voluntary Disarmament Program, named “Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace.” The initiative encourages citizens to voluntarily surrender their firearms in exchange for financial compensation. The launch event, held at the Basilica of Guadalupe, was attended by […]

The high-stakes legal battle over €2.5 billion worth of aircraft stranded in Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine is unfolding in Dublin’s Commercial Court. At the center of the dispute are the world’s largest aircraft lessors, including SMBC, Avolon, and AerCap, who are battling several major insurance companies—such as Lloyd’s of London, AIG, and […]

Mali’s government has begun enforcing a provisional order to seize gold stocks at Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex, a move that could lead to a suspension of operations, according to an internal memo from the company. The action highlights escalating tensions between Mali’s military-led authorities and Western mining companies over new regulations that seek to […]

The story of Bojana Mirosavljević and her two healthy daughters, aged four and 10, is a testament to the power of modern reproductive medicine and the work of researchers like Greek fertility specialist Dr Aspasia Destouni and Estonian molecular biologist Dr Ants Kurg.  After losing her eldest daughter Zoja to a devastating genetic disorder, Mirosavljević […]

Russia’s state-owned energy corporation, Rosatom, has raised the prospect of legal action against Siemens Energy, citing delays in the delivery of essential German-made components for Turkey’s first nuclear power plant. The plant, being developed by Rosatom in collaboration with Turkish authorities, has faced significant construction setbacks due to the non-arrival of key parts required for […]

Ghana’s newly elected President, John Mahama, has called for an investigation into the controversial $400 million national cathedral project, which has become a point of contention as the country faces its most severe economic crisis in decades. The project, initiated by former President Nana Akufo-Addo, has sparked widespread criticism, particularly regarding its funding and relevance […]

Switzerland has received an official invitation to join the European Union’s Military Mobility initiative, marking a significant step in its involvement in European defense collaboration. The move, approved by EU member states on Monday, will facilitate the rapid movement of military forces and equipment across EU borders, aligning Switzerland with several non-EU countries already participating, […]

Hamas has agreed to a draft ceasefire proposal for the Gaza Strip, alongside the release of some hostages, according to officials involved in the negotiations. The breakthrough, facilitated by U.S., Qatari, and Egyptian mediators, marks the closest the parties have been to ending 15 months of conflict, which began after Hamas’ October 2023 attack on […]