The invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022 marked a major escalation amid a longstanding conflict that can be traced back to past treaties and political dynamics, such as the Minsk II agreement. The onset of hostilities saw initial attempts at negotiation, with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky open to…

Berlin’s main refugee center, located at the former Tegel airport, is facing significant challenges as city officials, including Mayor Kai Wegner, anticipate the need to expand its current capacity of 7,000 individuals. Wegner expressed concerns during a meeting with foreign correspondents, emphasizing that even the existing number of refugees was…

The University of Munster in Germany has made a groundbreaking archaeological discovery in Armenia, unveiling one of the world’s oldest Christian churches, dating back to the 4th century. This significant find was the result of six years of excavation work at the Artaxata dig site, an area steeped in historical…

Julianne Smith, the U.S. permanent representative to NATO, has clarified the nature of Ukraine’s potential accession to the military alliance in response to recent statements made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During a media briefing, Smith indicated that Ukraine’s admission to NATO cannot be viewed as a “short-term” issue, highlighting…

Toshiyuki Mimaki, a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing, recently expressed his astonishment that the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of atomic bomb survivors advocating for nuclear disarmament, instead of those fighting for peace in Gaza. In accepting the Nobel Prize on behalf of Nihon Hidankyo,…

The status of Saudi Arabia’s membership in the BRICS coalition—a group initially comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is currently uncertain, according to statements from the Russian government. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Saudi Arabia has not officially joined BRICS, contrary to earlier claims made by an…

In recent comments, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte articulated the alliance’s strategy to support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, emphasizing the need to bolster Ukraine militarily until it can negotiate peace from a “position of strength.” At a press conference in Brussels alongside Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina,…

In a poignant testimony that underscored the struggles of young artists in the entertainment industry, Hanni, a member of the K-pop group NewJeans, appeared at a National Assembly hearing in South Korea focused on workplace harassment. The 20-year-old Vietnamese Australian idol broke down as she shared her experiences of bullying…

Relations between Canada and India have drastically deteriorated in recent months, culminating in a “tit-for-tat” expulsion of six diplomats from each country. This diplomatic rift centers on the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh separatist leader, who was shot dead in June 2023 outside a Sikh temple in…

Ukraine has intensified its efforts to persuade the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to classify Russia as a high-risk jurisdiction for money laundering and financial crime. The FATF, an international organization focused on combating these issues, is set to discuss this matter and the potential blacklisting of Russia in a…

In the recent presidential elections in Mozambique, preliminary results indicate that Daniel Chapo, the candidate from the ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frelimo), is positioned to secure a victory against his rival, Venancio Mondlane, an independent candidate. Early counts suggest that Chapo would succeed President Filipe Nyusi, who…