Moscow/Washington| The Kremlin has expressed cautious optimism following a rare and high-profile visit to Washington, D.C. by Kirill Dmitriev, the head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund and President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy for investment and international outreach. The three-day trip marks the most significant diplomatic engagement between Russia and the United States since formal diplomatic […]
Washington, D.C.| The United States has announced the immediate revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese citizens and a suspension of future visa issuances, in a sweeping policy move aimed at pressuring the government of South Sudan to accept the repatriation of its nationals ordered deported from the U.S. The decision, unveiled by U.S. […]
Kyiv| In a significant show of continued Western support for Ukraine, the Chiefs of Staff of the French and British armed forces traveled to Kyiv on Friday, April 4, to meet with Ukrainian officials and assess the evolving needs of Ukraine’s military. The visit was aimed at deepening military cooperation and providing a roadmap for […]
Russia is increasingly expanding its geopolitical footprint in Africa by solidifying strategic alliances with the military-led governments of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—collectively known as the Alliance of Sahelian States (AES). This growing partnership marks a significant shift in regional power dynamics, as Moscow seeks both political influence and access to Africa’s vast mineral wealth. […]
•Senior Counsel Remembered as a Titan of Constitutionalism, Human Rights, and Legal Scholarship Nairobi| Kenya is in mourning following the passing of one of its most distinguished legal minds, Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, who died at the age of 84 while on a family visit in Virginia, USA. His death marks the end of an […]
A recently surfaced video retrieved from the phone of a slain paramedic has exposed harrowing details of the killing of 15 humanitarian workers by Israeli forces on March 23, 2025, in Rafah, southern Gaza. The footage contradicts Israel’s official narrative and provides what rights groups describe as clear evidence of a war crime. The Incident […]
Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine| A devastating Russian missile strike on the evening of April 4 has left the city of Kryvyi Rih reeling, as at least 18 people — including nine children — were killed and more than 70 others injured in one of the deadliest attacks on Ukrainian civilians in recent months. The ballistic missile, […]
Ottawa| In a bold and pointed response to a dramatic escalation in U.S. trade policies, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has declared that Canada is prepared to assume the mantle of global economic leadership as Washington retreats from its long-standing role on the world stage. Carney’s remarks came Thursday during a nationally televised address, in […]
•Constitutional Court upholds parliamentary impeachment over unconstitutional actions; new elections expected within 60 days Seoul| South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Friday delivered a historic and unanimous ruling to formally remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, affirming the National Assembly’s impeachment decision and marking a dramatic climax to months of political turmoil triggered by his […]
Washington, D.C., USA| U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping new tariff initiative, dubbed the ‘Liberation Day’ plan, which aims to impose broad, country-specific duties on key American trading partners. The move marks a significant shift in U.S. trade policy and has sparked concerns about potential economic repercussions, including the possibility of a […]
