Is South Africa’s foreign policy contradictory or a balancing act? | Russia-Ukraine war
Cape Town, South Africa – The South African foreign service has had a hectic year of navigating several tricky diplomatic endeavours. It began with South…
‘Blood and sweat’: Myanmar resistance fights to overturn military coup | Conflict News
On February 1, 2021, a military coup in Myanmar sparked widespread nonviolent protests that quickly turned into an armed uprising after the military responded with…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 708 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 708th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Fighting A Russian bomb…
Ethiopia’s dangerous game in East Africa could spark conflict | Opinions
On January 1, a controversial memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Muse Bihi Abdi of Somaliland, a…
UK considering recognizing Palestinian state, says David Cameron – POLITICO
“As that happens, we, with allies, will look at the issue of recognizing a Palestinian state, including at the United Nations,” he added. “This could…
Vietnam, Philippines sign deals on security in disputed South China Sea | South China Sea News
Agreements to boost cooperation between coastguards, maritime security and trade likely to anger China. Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to cooperate on maritime security…
ASEAN urges ‘Myanmar-owned and led solution’ to crisis triggered by coup | ASEAN News
Southeast Asian foreign ministers have called for a “Myanmar-owned and led solution” to the crisis in Myanmar that began when the military seized power in…
‘Kharkiv is their priority’: Deadly Russian attacks hit Ukraine’s northeast | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kharkiv, Ukraine – Like an enormous scalpel out of a surreal horror movie, a Russian missile sliced off an entire section of a five-storey apartment…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 705 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 705th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Fighting Russia claimed to…
In Myanmar’s Kayah, medics treat war wounded in hidden hospitals | Conflict News
Kayah State, Myanmar – When the military seized power in February 2021, Dr Ye was living a life many young people in Myanmar only dream…
Iran denies involvement in drone attack that killed 3 US troops in Jordan | Conflict News
Tehran says it has ‘no connection’ to attack on logistics support base near Jordan-Syria border. Iran has denied involvement in a drone attack in Jordan…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 704 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 704th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Monday, January 29, 2024. Fighting The Ukrainian Air…
Could Red Sea attacks push up prices and fuel inflation? | Business and Economy
Houthi rebels have attacked vessels transporting goods through Bab al-Mandeb strait that they say are linked to Israel. Inflation was expected to ease in 2024…
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off east coast | Weapons News
Missile launches come days after Pyongyang announced test of the ‘Pulhwasal-3-31’ strategic cruise missile. North Korea has fired several cruise missiles off its east coast,…
Ethiopia’s Domestic Turmoil and the Prospect of Conflict with Somalia
In the complex tapestry of Horn of Africa geopolitics, Ethiopia’s recent endeavor to secure sea access has become a focal point of regional, and potentially…
Houthi rebels fire missile at US warship, escalating Mideast crisis – POLITICO
Though unsuccessful, the attack marks an intensification in the battle between the Houthis, which control large parts of Yemen, and a U.S.-led naval operation aimed…
Israel will do ‘almost everything’ to get hostages back, ex-president says – POLITICO
“They demand that we stop the war and we withdraw to the seventh of October’s borders,” he added. “We are not ready to accept that.”…
‘Enough is enough’ in Gaza – POLITICO
She is not alone in her criticism. Israel has been under growing pressure to find a way to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip.…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 702 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 702nd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, January 26, 2024. Ilyushin-76 plane crash Russia…
Putin attacking NATO? No chance, says Lithuanian general – POLITICO
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis seems more alert to the possibility of a Russian attack. “Yes, we're convinced that a real war is a likely possibility,”…