International Affairs

Trump orders naval blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela

Trump ordered a naval blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, accusing Maduro's regime of terrorism and drug smuggling, intensifying US-Venezuela tensions over oil and sanctions.

Australian gunman charged with terrorism and 15 murders in Bondi Beach shooting

Australian police charged Naveed Akram with terrorism and multiple murders after he killed 15 at a Jewish festival, signaling a rise in Islamist-inspired attacks. Gun law reforms are impending amid concerns over firearms.

Arctic records hottest year since 1900 amid accelerating climate crisis

NOAA reports record Arctic temperatures and ice loss; Arctic nations plan expanded fossil fuel projects despite climate threats.

India's Russian Oil Imports Remain Strong Despite Western Sanctions

India's Russian oil imports are rising in December despite sanctions, sustained by discounted pricing and non-sanctioned suppliers.

Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis Worsen in Myanmar's Rakhine State

Rakhine is a key battleground in Myanmar's civil war, with heavy fighting, humanitarian disaster, and ethnic tensions causing mass displacement.

Australia's National Cabinet Agrees on Major Overhaul of Gun Laws After Bondi Massacre

Australia's national cabinet initiates major gun law reforms following the Bondi shooting, targeting licensing, ownership limits, and new firearm technologies.

Recent African Coups Show Patterns of Copycat Behavior and Regional Dynamics

Military coups in Africa since 2020 suggest contagion through observation, rising domestic support, and weak international pushback.

India and Jordan expand cooperation across key sectors during Modi’s visit

India and Jordan signed agreements to deepen ties in energy, water, culture, and digital innovation during Modi's 2025 visit.

Hong Kong court convicts pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai on foreign collusion and sedition charges

Jimmy Lai was convicted of foreign collusion and sedition under Hong Kong’s national security law, tightening Beijing’s grip on dissent.

US Agrees to Provide Security Guarantees to Ukraine in Ongoing Peace Talks

Washington agreed to offer security guarantees to Ukraine in peace talks, involving a European-led force supported by the US, to address security and territorial disputes.

US military kills 8 in attacks on vessels near Venezuela amid increasing regional presence

The US killed eight in strikes on vessels near Venezuela, citing drug trafficking. This follows a regional military buildup, intensifying tensions with Venezuela over oil and sovereignty.

US military kills eight in strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in Pacific

US military strikes three drug trafficking boats in the Pacific, killing eight amid legal concerns over use of force.