COP17 Talks Enter Final Stretch as Finance, Water and Land Restoration Dominate Agenda
Negotiators at the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have entered the final phase of talks in Mongolia, with climate finance, water security and land restoration emerging as the key issues on the agenda. Delegates from nearly 200 countries are working to reach agreements on measures... Read More
Iraq Proposes Joint Security Council With Saudi Arabia and Iran
Iraq has proposed the creation of a joint security council with Saudi Arabia and Iran, in a move aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and reducing tensions among the three neighboring countries. Iraqi officials said the proposed council would serve as a platform for coordinating security policies, sharing intelligence and addressing common threats, including terrorism, cross-border... Read More
Canada to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods After Labor Day
Canada has announced plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports after the Labor Day holiday, escalating a growing trade dispute between the two North American neighbors. Canadian officials said the measures are a response to recent U.S. trade actions affecting Canadian exports, arguing that the tariffs are necessary to protect domestic industries and ensure... Read More
Ukraine Seeks SpaceX Approval to Deploy Starlink-Linked Drones Against Russian Missile Launchers
Ukraine is seeking approval from Elon Musk’s SpaceX to use Starlink-connected drones in operations targeting ballistic missile launchers inside Russia, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The request reportedly forms part of Kyiv’s broader effort to strengthen its ability to detect and strike mobile missile launchers before they can be used in attacks on... Read More
Trump Declares ‘Economic Warfare’ on Iran as Oil Nears $88, U.S. Stocks Fall
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared what he described as “economic warfare” against Iran, announcing a new escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign that sent oil prices close to $88 per barrel and weighed heavily on U.S. financial markets. Speaking at the White House, Trump said the United States would intensify economic measures aimed at restricting... Read More
2027 Nigerian Presidential Election Campaign Season Begins Today
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election campaign season officially begins today, marking the start of what is expected to be months of intense political activity ahead of the country’s next general election. Political parties and presidential hopefuls can now formally commence nationwide campaigns in line with the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The... Read More
China’s ‘Ice Silk Road’ Plan Raises Risk of New Arctic Tensions With U.S.
China’s push to expand its “Ice Silk Road” through the Arctic could trigger fresh geopolitical tensions with the United States, as both countries compete for influence over emerging northern shipping routes and strategic resources, analysts say. The Ice Silk Road forms part of China’s broader Belt and Road Initiative, aiming to develop Arctic shipping lanes... Read More
Tinubu Seeks Delay as U.S. Court Sets August 21 Hearing
President Bola Tinubu has joined a request to delay proceedings in a U.S. court case seeking the release of FBI and DEA records linked to him, with a hearing on the application scheduled for August 21. The case, before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, stems from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)... Read More
Sacked Ukrainian Defence Minister Fedorov Calls for Presidential Election
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for a presidential election, days after being dismissed from his post, arguing that Ukrainians should be given the opportunity to choose the country’s leadership despite the ongoing war. In a public statement, Fedorov said the government should begin preparations for a national vote when conditions allow, emphasizing... Read More
Trump Shares Map Labeling Strait of Hormuz as ‘New US Territory’
U.S. President Donald Trump has shared a map on social media labeling the Strait of Hormuz as “new U.S. territory,” drawing widespread attention as tensions over the strategic waterway continue. The image, posted on Trump’s official social media account, depicts the narrow shipping corridor with the label “new U.S. territory,” but does not include any... Read More