China–AU strategic dialogue highlights East Africa’s role in trade, infrastructure, and peace
China and the African Union (AU) have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, highlighting East Africa as a key region for peace,…
$5,000 to $15,000 bonds: New U.S. Visa Rules Target 38 Countries
As part of a wider visa review, the U.S. government is expanding its refundable bond requirement to 38 countries, up…
Trump administration withdraws U.S. from 66 International Organizations
As part of an ongoing review of U.S. engagement with multilateral bodies, the United States is withdrawing from 66 international…
US Senate moves to curb military action against Venezuela
The U.S. Senate has narrowly moved forward with a War Powers Resolution aimed at stopping further American military involvement in…
U.S. announces strike on Venezuela, says President Maduro and wife captured
The United States early Saturday carried out a large-scale military strike on Venezuelan territory, targeting multiple locations including areas around…
US Imposes Sanctions on Iran and Venezuela Over Alleged Drone Trade
Washington accuses Tehran and Caracas of 'reckless proliferation of deadly weapons' amid spiraling tensions. The United States has announced new…
When Scandals Travel: What Minnesota’s Childcare Fraud Storm Means for East Africa
In December, a set of videos posted by an activist named Shirley detonated a political firestorm far beyond the icy…
Implications of Israel Recognizing Somaliland: What It Means and What It Does Not
The question of what it would mean if Israel were to recognize Somaliland is not an exercise in conjecture about…
UK Youth to be Offered Military ‘Gap Year’ to Boost Defence
New initiative aims to enhance armed forces recruitment amid rising security concerns. The United Kingdom is set to introduce a…
US FDA approves Wegovy pill, expanding options for weight-loss treatment
The United States Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to the first-ever pill-based version of Wegovy, a…
