South Africa on Tuesday received the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) economic forum from Brazilian President Lula da Silva at the group's summit in Rio de Janeiro, marking the first time an African nation has held the position. Promising to focus on sustainable development, inclusive economic
On Monday, United States President-elect Donald Trump officially promised to, upon occupying the White House, declare a "national emergency" regarding the current immigration situation, which would allow the government to use military personnel and resources for mass deportations and border security. The announcement, which took the form of
The axe murder of a 63-year-old African National Congress (ANC) activist and her 2-year-old grandchild last week is the latest political killing to rock South Africa in recent months. 63-year-old Busisiwe MaSithole-Ntombela was attacked alongside her grandchildren, aged 14 and 2, late on Tuesday last week at her home in
A recent promotional video released by the Turkish CANiK Academy, a military-tactical training organization part of the SYS Group, which includes the CANiK defense manufacturer, Unirobotics, AEI Systems, General Academy and Mechanic, shows CANiK undertaking training of elite Malian troops. The promotional video, which also captured CANiK Academy personnel departing
On March 21, 2022, the U.S. Secretary of State recognised the 2017 killings of Rohingya Muslims as a genocide led by the Myanmar armed forces, the Tatmadaw. Did Facebook’s reluctance to hire Burmese-speaking administrators contribute to the displacement of over 700,000 and the killing of up to
Following North Korea's decision to send military forces to fight alongside Russia, the United States came up with its own way to up the ante in the nearly three-year-long war. On November 17th, the Biden Administration confirmed that the Army Tactical Missile Systems, or ATACMS, could now be
The European Union (EU) Council has today adopted a 20 million euro 'top-up' to an existing assistance measure established under the European Peace Facility (EPF) for the support of the Rwandan Defence Forces in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. The top-up is set to allow for the acquisition of personal
As Washington deals with President-elect Donald Trump's contentious nomination of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, the Senate is in a vital position. The decision of the Senate to confirm or reject Gaetz is muddled by not only personal grievances but serious ethical allegations, presenting undeniable problems for the
A major ringleader for the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang was arrested in Colombia on Saturday during a joint operation between Colombian and Venezuelan authorities known as “Operation Border,” according to Colombia's Ministry of Defense and President Gustavo Petro. Crackdowns in Colombia The ringleader, identified by both his
COP29, hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan, is set to focus on climate finance. The issues set to arise include setting a new financial target, expanding the contributor base of climate finance, and questions of reporting and transparency. Many have been critical of the 29th COP being hosted in Azerbaijan due to
Trade tariffs have played a significant role in shaping the relationship between the United States and China. During President Trump's administration, Section 301 tariffs of the Trade Act of 1974 were imposed to address concerns about unfair trade practices, including China's intellectual property theft and technology
On October 29th, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—Estado Mayor Central (FARC-EMC) announced the creation of a new mobile bloc formation that will operate within three Colombian departments. The FARC-EMC carried out a series of escalatory operations to counter the current Colombian Armed Forces Operation Perseo, launched on October
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