More than a year after Russia was expelled from UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council), it now seeks to rejoin the forum. According to a circulating Russia position paper in the UN, Moscow is pushing member nations to support the motion. According to the document, "Russia promises to find "adequate solutions for human right issues." It seeks to stop...

Yesterday (9/25/23), Ukraine's special forces announced the killing of Admiral Viktor Sokolov, the Russian Black Sea Fleet commander. This significant development occurred during a missile strike on the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, which has been under Russian control since 2014. Alongside Sokolov, 33 other officers lost their lives in the attack, while 105 others were...

The latest attack by Russian forces targeted the southern region of Ukraine, once again intensifying the tension in the area. The Defence Forces of South Ukraine reported on Telegram's messaging platform that Russia had launched missiles at the southern port of Odesa, causing significant damage, particularly to grain stores. The attack, which occurred overnight, destroyed Odesa's port infrastructure, including the...

Once a staunch ally of Ukraine, Poland has abruptly announced its decision to cease arming the country amidst escalating tensions over a grain dispute. This unexpected move comes just weeks before Poland's parliamentary election and has far-reaching implications for Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. In a television interview, Mateusz Morawiecki, Poland's Prime Minister, stated that his country would no longer...

On September 20th, the Federal Reserve unanimously voted not to raise the rates. Currently, the rates are at a range of 5.25% - 5.55%, the highest level in 22 years. However, the policymakers reiterated that they would raise the interest rates one more time before the end of the year. The new economic projections by Fed officials who participated...

Two days ago, the Brazilian Navy, in collaboration with the Federal Police, successfully seized a staggering 3.62 tonnes of cocaine in Northeast Brazil off the coast of Pernambuco. This remarkable bust represents the largest seizure of cocaine ever made in the Brazilian sea, underscoring the country's ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking. The operation was conducted as part of Operation...

The UAW (United Auto Workers) strike, which started on September 15th, 2023, has taken center stage in the ongoing battle between the UAW and the Detroit Three automakers: General Motors (GM), Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler). This strike marks a historic moment as it's the 1st time in the UAW's(union) 88-year history that all 3 companies have been targeted...

China launched military drills around Taiwan after the United States conducted several military drills in the Western Pacific in recent weeks. The United States had jointed military drills with allies, including Philippines, Japan and Australia. The Canadian and American naval ships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday. Although motives of the new military exercises are not clear, some...

Iran and the United States executed a long-anticipated prisoner exchange yesterday (9/18/23), facilitated by Qatar, that also involved the release of $6 billion in Iranian funds frozen in South Korea since 2018. While seen as a positive step in resolving tensions between the two nations, this deal has drawn mixed reactions from various quarters. This exchange occurred just before...

Ukrainian forces have successfully recaptured the village of Andriivka, located just 10 kilometers south of the Russian-occupied city of Bakhmut. Bakhmut, once a city known for its salt mining, now lies in ruins due to the prolonged conflict. The battle for Bakhmut has been relentless, involving Russian forces and mercenaries from the Wagner Group. Notably, the Wagner Group's leader,...