In November 2024, a Russian vessel widely believed to be engaged in clandestine surveillance activities returned to British waters, prompting a rare public admonition from the UK government. The ship, identified as the Russian Navy’s Yantar, is accused of damages, and has stirred growing international concern over undersea infrastructure security.
Within the first days of Donald Trump’s newly commenced second term as President of the United States, dramatic policy shifts have surfaced. Two of the most prominent developments include a public threat to impose heightened sanctions and tariffs on Russia—intended…
Given the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC’s) external debt —estimated at around US$15 billion in IMF Country Report No. 23/102 (2023), this article investigates how the DRC’s mining sector can become a linchpin for sustainable economic growth, debt leverage, and broad-based social development.
In a world grappling with extreme weather events and emerging health crises, multilateral agreements and organisations have taken centre stage in efforts to safeguard the planet and human well-being. Yet, in a move that stirred global debate, the United States President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States from two critical international frameworks: the Paris Agreement on climate change and the World Health Organization (WHO).
In a surprising twist, years after former President Joe Biden reversed the move and reinstated support and funding to the WHO upon taking office in January 2021, United States President Donald trump upon returning to the national stage and asserting control over renewed policy directions, reiterated his dissatisfaction with what he viewed as the WHO’s structural bias.Trump announced his intention to withdraw the country from the World Health Organization (WHO),emphasising what he considered an inequitable funding structure.
In a dramatic interview broadcast from Washington DC, former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman launched a blistering critique of Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer. During the interview, Braverman referred to Sir Keir Starmer as an “idiot,” accusing him of jeopardising the UK’s national interest by taking a hostile stance towards Donald Trump in the past.
In marking his return to Presidency,President Donald Trump surrounded by his legal advisors, administration officials, and a handful of press representatives, laid out a robust series of policy directives on immigration, national security and trade.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda share a long, tumultuous history defined by cross-border tensions, deep-seated mistrust, and overlapping security interests. Past attempts at peace, often orchestrated by external powers, have overlooked local realities and contributed to volatile compromises.
On 20 January 2025, Donald Trump delivered his second inaugural address upon reclaiming the presidency of the United States. The speech, rich in evocative language and ambitious promises, outlined a bold vision for a “Golden Age” of American resurgence. With…
The atmosphere in Washington, D.C., ahead of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration was marked by fervent protests, unyielding solidarity, and demands for justice. Thousands of demonstrators converged on the nation’s capital, raising their voices against a political agenda they deemed regressive…