Kenyan authorities used Israeli tech to crack activist’s phone, report claims
A Citizen Lab report alleges Kenyan authorities used Cellebrite's Israeli-made phone hacking technology to access activist Boniface Mwangi's phone after his arrest, raising concerns about government s
How Long Can Kyrgyzstan’s Economic Boom Keep Booming?
Kyrgyzstan's unexpected economic boom, fueled by the Russia-Ukraine war, faces significant threats from increased sanctions scrutiny and risks of economic overheating. This situation highlights the co
Trump Said He’d End the War in Ukraine in a Day. It’s Harder Than He Thought.
Despite Trump's initial promise to swiftly end the war in Ukraine, his peace talks have stalled, coinciding with increased Russian attacks and Ukrainian civilian casualties. The situation is further c
Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action
Amidst heightened tensions and on the eve of resuming nuclear talks, Iran conducted live military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. This show of forc
Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action
Amidst heightened tensions and on the eve of resuming nuclear talks, Iran conducted live military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. This show of forc
A Russian ‘Village of Military Valor’ Waits for Its Reward
The small Russian village of Sedanka, having sent a disproportionate number of men to fight in Ukraine, awaits promised recognition from the government. This situation highlights the Kremlin's relianc
A Russian ‘Village of Military Valor’ Waits for Its Reward
The small Russian village of Sedanka, having sent a disproportionate number of men to fight in Ukraine, awaits promised recognition from the government. This situation highlights the Kremlin's relianc
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Kim Jong-un unveils housing for families of North Koreans killed in Ukraine war
Kim Jong-un unveiled a new housing district, Saeppyol Street, in Pyongyang for the families of North Korean soldiers killed fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, framing their sacrifice as service to
UN staffers back Francesca Albanese, condemn European ministers for attacks
UN staffers are rallying behind Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur, after she faced criticism from European ministers and a pro-Israel NGO, which the staffers allege spread disinformation.
North Korea opens new housing area for families of soldiers killed overseas
Kim Jong Un inaugurated a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of soldiers killed overseas, coinciding with increased support for Russia's war in Ukraine. While North Korea hasn't explicitly
Iran’s Protests Have Ended, but the Anger and Pain Haven’t
Despite the apparent end of recent anti-government protests, Iran remains in a state of collective grief and uncertainty, signaling deep-seated discontent that could reignite at any moment. The regime
North Korea opens new housing area for families of soldiers killed overseas
Kim Jong Un inaugurated a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of soldiers killed overseas, coinciding with increased support for Russia's war in Ukraine. While North Korea hasn't explicitly
Iran must abandon enriched uranium and not produce more, Netanyahu says
As Iranian and US officials prepare for further nuclear talks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demands Iran abandon all enriched uranium and enrichment capabilities, a red line for Tehran wh
Kim Jong-un unveils housing for families of North Koreans killed in Ukraine war
Kim Jong-un unveiled a new housing district, Saeppyol Street, in Pyongyang for the families of North Korean soldiers killed fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, framing their sacrifice as service to
US forces board tanker in Indian Ocean that fled Trump’s Venezuela blockade
U.S. forces boarded the Panamanian-flagged Veronica III in the Indian Ocean, a second such action after tracking it from the Caribbean, signaling an escalation of U.S. maritime enforcement. The tanker
Indonesia’s Gaza gamble
Indonesia’s plan to send troops to Gaza could test its longstanding foreign policy independence.
India hosts AI Impact Summit, drawing world leaders, tech giants
India is hosting a major AI Impact Summit, drawing world leaders like Macron and Lula, alongside tech giants such as Google's Pichai and OpenAI's Altman, to forge a "shared roadmap" for global AI gove
In Xi Jinping’s Purge of the Military, a Search for Absolute Loyalty
Xi Jinping is employing Maoist "rectification" tactics in a sweeping purge of the Chinese military, signaling a relentless drive for absolute loyalty and control over the armed forces. This unpreceden
Thousands of Western nationals fought Israel’s war on Gaza: What to know
Thousands of Western nationals, primarily from the US and Europe, are serving in the Israeli military amid its war in Gaza, raising concerns about potential war crimes and international legal accounta