Modi’s Moscow Visit: Navigating Global Alliances And Strategic Partnerships

July 5, 2024

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Moscow on 8 and 9 July. This will be his first trip to Russia since it invaded Ukraine on 24 February, 2022. This visit highlights India's strong and longstanding relationship with Russia, which is crucial for India's military and energy needs,...

Sunak Prepares To Exit Number 10 As Labour Takes UK Helm

July 5, 2024

Following a major defeat for Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, Keir Starmer's Labour Party is poised to take over in the UK, ending a 14-year Conservative reign. Sunak will soon leave his post at Number 10 Downing Street and return to his constituency in Richmond Northallerton. Unlike the US, where transitions...

US Citizen Sentenced To Over 12.5 Years Behind Bars In Russia

July 5, 2024

A Moscow court has sentenced Robert Woodland, a US citizen born in Russia, to 12 and a half years in prison for drug trafficking. Woodland, originally named Roman Romanov, was born in 1991 in Russia's Perm Region. He was adopted by an American family when he was about two years...

UK Elections: Keir Starmer To Become UK’s New Prime Minister

July 5, 2024

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, is set to become the next Prime Minister of the UK after a significant win in the parliamentary elections held on 4 June. This victory ends 14 years of Conservative rule. Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledged the defeat and congratulated Starmer. Reasons...

Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing At JFK Due To Contaminated Food

July 3, 2024

A Delta Airlines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam made an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) due to concerns over contaminated food served to passengers on Wednesday. According to reports, the flight, Delta 136, departed from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport just before 11 pm on Tuesday...

Cambodian Environmental Activists Sentenced To Harsh Prison Terms

July 3, 2024

Ten activists from Mother Nature, a well-known youth-led environmental group in Cambodia, have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from six to eight years. This decision has been widely condemned by human rights organizations. The activists were charged with plotting against the government, and three were also accused of insulting...

Crisis In Northern Nigeria: Rising Malnutrition Threatens Children

July 3, 2024

In northern Nigeria, there is a serious rise in malnutrition among children due to widespread food insecurity affecting 31.8 million people, the highest globally. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reports crowded treatment centers, admitting 1,250 children in April, twice as many as last year. Severe malnutrition has caused other health problems...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Leadership Struggles

July 3, 2024

Rishi Sunak became UK Prime Minister in 2022 amid turmoil caused by Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. His leadership has struggled to stand out from theirs. Born to Indian parents in Southampton, Sunak went to prestigious schools and later worked in finance and earned an MBA from Stanford. He entered...

Iran Presidential Elections: Iran Prepares For Run-Off Election Amidst Disillusionment And Economic Strain

July 3, 2024

Iran is preparing for a run-off Presidential election, only its second since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, following a first-round voter turnout of just 39.9%. This low turnout, criticized by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over two decades ago, shows that many Iranians are disillusioned with their political system. The upcoming...

US Presidential Debate: Biden Blames Jet Lag From Overseas Trips For His Debate Struggles

July 3, 2024

Recent scrutiny over US President Joe Biden’s performance in a June 27 debate with Former US President Donald Trump has led to calls for reflection. Biden admitted his debate wasn’t his best, blaming jet lag from recent overseas trips. At a campaign event in McLean, Virginia, he mentioned traveling...