By Sam Dantzler North Korea has reengaged in nuclear saber rattling over the last few weeks with missile launches into its eastern waters, artillery flashes near disputed zones, and South Korean intelligence warning of North Korean nuclear sites being reactivated on short notice. None of this is happening in a vacuum. The global conversation around nuclear... Continue Reading →
By Suha Abrahim The US is planning to establish a military presence at a Damascus airbase to enable security agreements between Israel and Syria. Mediated by the US, the base is expected to make up a demilitarized zone between Israel and Syria. The US already has troop presence in eastern Syria to back the Syrian Democratic... Continue Reading →
By Madelyn Williams Due to the increased unrest in Nigeria, Christian groups have labeled attacks as religious persecution to the point of genocide. US politicians have condemned Nigeria for allowing the murder of Christians to continue. This has culminated to Trump issuing a fresh round of threats against Nigeria, calling upon the Department of War... Continue Reading →
By Abby Burczyk On October 31, the United Nations Security Council backed a resolution for Western Sahara to maintain autonomy under Moroccan rule. Though Morocco has presented similar resolutions to develop governmental systems for Western Sahara since 2007, the most recent resolution was written by the United States. The Trump administration has been very supportive of... Continue Reading →
By Brooke Bihl U.S. forces have conducted its 17th lethal strike against an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday. The strike comes after the U.S. carried out its first attack in September, as part of an ongoing campaign Washington says is aimed at curtailing the flow of illicit drugs... Continue Reading →
By Suha Abrahim On November 11th, Iraqis are heading to the polls again since the last 2021 election. Voter turnout is expected to be at its lowest since post 2003. Turnout is expected to range from forty to twenty-five percent. The Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission has accepted 7,768 candidates to run for parliament, including 5,520 men... Continue Reading →
By Sam Dantzler Last week’s Trump-Xi meeting in South Koreas was one of those diplomatic moments where the vibes and the substance didn’t totally match, but both administrations pretended they did. Both sides seemed to have a positive response and agreed that relations were headed in a more “stable” direction. Compared to the icy standoff... Continue Reading →
By Abby Burczyk On Sunday October 26, members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declared that they have captured the city of El Fasher, Sudan. Since 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in civil war which has concerned the international community of ethnic cleansing and genocide. The RSF emerged in the early 2000s from the Janjaweed militia.... Continue Reading →
By Madelyn Williams Tanzania has elected its first female president. President Samia has taken office following an election that many describe as less of a contest and more of a coronation. She previously served as vice president under the former president until his death in office. Her predecessor was admired for his determination to stamp... Continue Reading →
By Brooke Bihl Hurricane Melissa has left dozens dead and widespread destruction after tearing through parts of the Caribbean on Tuesday. Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a category 5 hurricane with top winds reaching 185 mph, making it one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record. Rescue and cleanup efforts are already underway after the... Continue Reading →
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