Major wars often trigger geopolitical realignments that reshape regional balances of power and, over time, the global order. This will happen again, whether the United States achieves regime change in Iran, succeeds only partially, or if the Iranian regime survives the war, though with its nuclear and missile programs significantly degraded. And regardless of whether…
A week after uninterrupted nightly blackouts, Cubans in Morón, a city in central Cuba, took to the streets banging pots and pans Friday night chanting “Down with communism” as some of the protesters broke into the local Communist Party building and tried to set it on fire. At least one person was appeared to have…
DAKAR, March 12 (Reuters) – Senegal’s National Assembly late on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a bill doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex sexual acts to 10 years and criminalising any efforts to promote homosexuality. The law – passed by 135 votes to zero, with three abstentions – fulfils a campaign promise of the government that…
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate accuses Panama authorities of ignoring requests for communication and keeping group in the dark Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings has stepped up legal action in response to what it called Panamanian authorities’ unlawful takeover of the operations of two ports at either end of the strategic canal. The…
LAGOS, March 3 (Reuters) – A grouping of conservative Anglican churches will meet in Nigeria this week to elect a leader to rival the Archbishop of Canterbury, an unprecedented step that is likely to deepen a widening theological split within the Anglican Communion. The Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) – which brings together conservative churches…
Nemesio Oseguera’s death triggers widespread cartel violence across Mexico as armed groups block highways and burn vehicles Major Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” was killed in a military operation Sunday morning, the country’s Defense Department announced, marking one of Mexico’s most significant blows to organized crime amid pressure from President Donald…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said the US was pledging $10 billion for his inaugural Board of Peace, a new body aimed at consolidating progress in Gaza while signalling broader ambitions to reshape international conflict management, but didn’t specify what the money would be used for. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. SUMMARY Trump announces $10…
Cubans are struggling with blackouts and fuel rationing amid President Trump’s campaign to provoke regime change by choking off the energy supply of the island nation, which is heavily dependent on fuel imports. Trump last month threatened to impose tariffs on any country that sends oil to Cuba, labelling the island “an unusual and extraordinary…
Numerous economic and political challenges could come with separating, U of A professor says. The Alberta independence movement has made its way to St. Albert, after Stay Free Alberta hosted one of two petition signings this past Friday. After a petition signing event in Morinville last week, Stay Free Alberta canvassers held a petition signing…
What happened The Trump administration is sending about 200 troops to Nigeria to help train its military to fight Islamist militants, U.S. and Nigerian officials said Tuesday. The deployment comes weeks after President Donald Trump accused Nigeria’s government of failing to protect Christians from terrorist attacks in the West African country. Continue reading HERE Source:…