Trump Weighs ‘Massive Attack’ as US-Iran Conflict Intensifies Conflict Enters 13th Consecutive Day THE military confrontation between the United States and Iran showed no signs of easing on Friday as the US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed it had concluded its 13th consecutive night of military strikes against Iranian targets. According to CENTCOM, the latest operations […]
US-Iran War Intensifies as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Widens, Houthis Draw Saudi Arabia Deeper into Regional Conflict Conflict Enters Twelfth Consecutive Night THE military confrontation between the United States and Iran has entered its twelfth consecutive night, marking one of the most sustained periods of direct hostilities between the two countries in recent history. As […]
US House Approves Sweeping Defence Bill as Military Spending & Israel Cooperation Divide Lawmakers Republicans Secure Narrow Victory on Landmark Defence Package THE United States House of Representatives has narrowly approved the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorising approximately US$1.15 trillion in defence spending and setting the stage for a contentious battle in the […]
By LIM TEAN Beyond De-Dollarisation: Is Russia Trading Dollar Dependence for Yuan Dependence? Russia-China Trade Reaches Historic Currency Shift ONE of the most significant developments in global finance since the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has been the near-complete removal of the United States dollar from trade between Russia and China. According to Russian government officials, […]
From Capital Flight to Nation Building: Oligui Nguema’s Challenge to Africa’s Political Elite Gabonese President Says Leadership Must Leave a Legacy at Home GABONESE President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has renewed debate over governance, wealth retention and post-office political culture in Africa after declaring that his administration would prioritise national development over personal enrichment abroad. […]
The Intervention That Changed Libya Forever IN March 2011, amid the Arab Spring uprisings sweeping North Africa and the Middle East, the administration of then U.S. President Barack Obama played a central role in securing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973. The resolution authorised member states to establish a no-fly zone over Libya and take […]
Election Victory, Criminal Conviction & Presidential Power: Todd Blanche’s Remarks Reignite America’s Legal Debate Former Trump Lawyer Makes Fresh Claims ACTING United States Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has reignited debate over the intersection of law and politics after asserting that President Donald Trump would likely have faced imprisonment had he failed to win the […]
Senegal’s President Faye Elected Chairman of ECOWAS Authority Leadership Changes Hands at Regional Summit in Sierra Leone SENEGALESE President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). His election was announced during the 69th Ordinary Session of the […]
Another US Soldier Killed as Washington, Tehran Exchange Fresh Strikes American Death Toll Rises Amid Expanding Regional Conflict THE United States has confirmed the death of another American service member in Iraq as fighting between Washington and Tehran intensified, bringing the number of confirmed US military fatalities in the conflict with Iran to 17. In […]
US-Iran Conflict Enters New Phase Over Strait of Hormuz THE conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a more volatile phase, with both countries shifting their focus from conventional military operations to a strategic struggle over control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime trade corridors. Fresh US […]