In an unprecedented technological catastrophe, a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike triggered a global IT outage on July 19, 2024, causing widespread disruptions across multiple sectors. The incident, which primarily affected Windows 10 systems, led to grounded flights, silenced broadcasters, and paralyzed essential services worldwide, marking what Tesla CEO Elon Musk dubbed the ..read more

In a world where geopolitical tensions continue to escalate, recent events have thrust the complex relationship between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia back into the spotlight. From a shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump to unexpected peace overtures from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the landscape of international politics is shifting rapidly. This ..read more

In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has declared Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories illegal, marking a significant moment in the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This advisory opinion, sought by the United Nations General Assembly, has sent ripples through the international community and reignited debates about the future of the occupied territories. The ..read more

In the wake of former President Ebrahim Raisi’s tragic death in a helicopter crash in mid-May, Iran held snap elections that resulted in the victory of Masoud Pezeshkian. The President-elect has since published a foreign policy vision in the Tehran Times titled “My message to the new world,” which has been described as refreshing due ..read more

Trump’s near assassination this weekend represents an incredibly important reminder of the stakes going into the 2024 election amidst a vast systemic collapse and heightened threat of a thermonuclear war. At this stage, despite the cast of compromised characters among Trump’s support network, no one has displayed so consistent a quality of leadership that qualifies ..read more

The BRICS group, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has been making significant strides in reshaping global governance and economic cooperation. Recent developments, including the expansion of the bloc and calls for reform in international institutions, highlight the growing influence of this coalition of emerging economies. BRICS Expansion and Parliamentary Cooperation The BRICS ..read more

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has escalated into a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented proportions. This summary aims to provide an overview of the situation, focusing on the impact on civilians, particularly the healthcare system, and the wider implications of the conflict. The Conflict’s Origins and Escalation The Human Cost ..read more

Countries of the BRICS economic bloc are currently working on the launch of a financial system that would be independent of the dominance of third parties, according to the Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov. The volume of Russia’s transactions in national currencies with fellow BRICS nations is constantly growing, the envoy said on Saturday ..read more

If the news report from Sky News that reached me early this morning is not a hoax, the US government, increasingly regarded worldwide as a criminal organization, could not convince British courts to extradite Julian Assange. Washington was unable or unwilling to provide the British assurances that Assange would not be abused and denied his rights. Many of us ..read more

News about the expiration of a Washington-Riyadh deal may be fake, but an arrangement that is key to the dollar’s success has eroded. It is said that works of fiction can often convey certain truths better than a newswire. That is perhaps the light in which to view reports circulating around the internet recently about ..read more