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U.S. Pushback Amid BRICS’ Currency Ambitions President-elect Donald Trump’s recent declaration to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations if they pursue the creation of a new currency has stirred global attention. The warning, issued as the BRICS bloc explores alternatives to the U.S. dollar, highlights the growing friction between the United States and emerging economies…
A Populist Presidency at a Democratic Crossroads As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January 2025, questions about the future of American democracy are more pressing than ever. With controversial appointments tied to the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 and his unmistakable flair for populist rhetoric, Trump’s second term may fundamentally reshape the nation’s…
Unprecedented Warrants Spark Divergent Global Reactions The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, alleging war crimes committed during the Gaza conflict. This unprecedented move against a sitting leader of a Western-aligned democracy has elicited a spectrum of international reactions, highlighting the…
A Critical Step in Addressing Insurgency and External Influence The arrest of Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based dual Finnish-Nigerian citizen and a leading figure in the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), marks a critical turning point in Nigeria’s efforts to address insurgency and separatist violence. Ekpa, who proclaims himself the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic…
A New Phase of Technological and Strategic Intensity The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has entered a perilous new phase, marked by Russia’s use of an experimental hypersonic ballistic missile in an attack on Dnipro. This latest strike underscores the growing technological and strategic intensity of the nearly three-year-old war, highlighting the heightened stakes for…
In a historic achievement, Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania 2024, marking a significant milestone for Nigeria and the African continent. The 23-year-old beauty queen secured the title as the highest-ranked African contestant at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico City on November 16, 2024. A Journey of…
A Smooth Transition in the Making England’s 3-0 win over Greece in the UEFA Nations League provided a glimpse into the future of their attack without Harry Kane. Ollie Watkins’ sharp performance as Kane’s stand-in suggests the Three Lions are better positioned for this transition than many feared. Watkins Leads Emerging Generation: Watkins, deputizing for…
A Hidden Crisis: Sudan’s Civil War Overshadowed by Global Priorities In the heart of North-East Africa, Sudan is enduring one of the deadliest civil wars of our time. Since April 2023, a brutal conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has torn through cities, villages, and communities, leaving tens…
Potential Crisis at the Canada-U.S. Border As President-elect Donald Trump pledges to enact the largest deportation effort in U.S. history, Canadian officials and advocacy groups are bracing for a potential surge of asylum-seekers across their shared border. Canada’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), along with migrant aid organizations, are on high alert as they anticipate…
A Looming Crisis: Europe’s Financial and Political Divide on Ukraine With Europe’s strained finances already buckling under the weight of supporting Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent comments highlight a looming crisis. Warning that Europe cannot sustain the cost of Ukraine’s defense alone, Orban paints a stark picture of a growing divide within the…