China Sanctions US Defence Firms, Raising Stakes Over Taiwan Introduction China sanctions US defence firms in a sharp escalation of tensions between Beijing and Washington, triggered by a major American arms package for Taiwan. On December 26, China announced sanctions targeting 20 US defence companies and 10 individuals linked to arms sales to the island. […]
US Strike on ISIS in Nigeria Signals a New Phase in Counterterrorism Introduction US strike on ISIS in Nigeria has marked a significant shift in Washington’s approach toward militant threats in West Africa. On Christmas Day, the United States carried out a targeted strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, acting at the request
Dr. Manmohan Singh Key Contributions and a Life That Shaped Modern India Introduction Manmohan Singh key contributions were remembered across party lines on Friday as India marked the first death anniversary of its former Prime Minister. Dr Singh, who passed away in Delhi on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92, was widely regarded
Southern California Flash Flooding Puts Region on High Alert Introduction Southern California flash flooding intensified on Wednesday as torrential rains swept across the region, triggering mud flows, road closures, and emergency rescues. Authorities urged residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate or shelter in place, warning that conditions could remain dangerous through Christmas Day. The storm
Tarique Rahman I Have a Plan Speech and a Carefully Chosen Political Moment Introduction Tarique Rahman I have a plan speech marked his formal re-entry into Bangladesh’s political life after 17 years in exile. Addressing a massive crowd in Dhaka, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s acting chairman framed his return not as a comeback, but as
Tarique Rahman Return Bangladesh and a Political Reset Before Elections Introduction Tarique Rahman return Bangladesh after nearly 17 years in exile marks one of the most consequential political moments in the country’s recent history. The acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) arrived in Dhaka on Thursday to a massive show of support, positioning
US Quarantine of Venezuelan Oil and a New Form of Economic Warfare Introduction US quarantine of Venezuelan oil has emerged as Washington’s primary pressure tactic against President Nicolás Maduro, marking a shift away from overt military confrontation toward economic coercion. According to U.S. officials, the White House has ordered the military to focus almost exclusively
Trump Changes White House Plaques a Radical Rewrite of Presidential Norms Introduction – Trump Changes White House Plaques Trump White House plaques Joe Biden have become the latest flashpoint in Washington after President Donald Trump personally changed displays inside the White House to mock and denigrate his predecessors. New plaques installed in the White House
US Visa Bans Europe and a Growing Transatlantic Confrontation Introduction US visa bans Europe have triggered a sharp diplomatic backlash after Washington barred five European citizens involved in combating online hate and disinformation. The move, ordered under President Donald Trump’s administration, has been framed by the United States as a defence of free speech. European
Prince William Royal Christmas Traditions and a Monarchy at a Crossroads Introduction Prince William royal Christmas traditions are quietly becoming a point of debate inside the British monarchy. According to royal commentators, the Prince of Wales is increasingly interested in modernising how the royal family marks Christmas, even as King Charles remains inclined to preserve
