On Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, said his country would send 14 of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and allow other nations to do the same. Germany would provide the tanks out of its Bundeswehr stocks. This is a reversal from its earlier position. In a government statement, the Chancellor stated that Germany would continue...

On Thursday, January 19th, 2023, eleven NATO nations approved billions of dollars in weapons aid for Ukraine. Some have promised to send the tanks Ukraine has requested if Germany agrees. Yet, Germany has not lifted a veto on deliveries it fears could provoke Moscow. The issue dominated Friday’s discussions in Germany between Western allies at Ramstein. Ukraine fears winter will...

New images from U.S. satellites show Russian railcars traveling between Russia and North Korea, carrying weapons to supply Russian troops in the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a press briefing on Friday, January 20th, 2023, John Kirby, the spokesperson of the White House National Security Council, said that due to international export controls and sanctions, Russia has been looking...

Recently, the United States has been heavily relying on China and Russia, its biggest adversaries, to supply critical minerals that are essential in the production of ammunition. Tensions between the United States and China are increasing, and the relationship with Russia is in tatters thanks to the war in Ukraine, making lawmakers in the U.S.A. increasingly concerned about the...

This past Monday, January 16th, 2023, armed Italian police arrested Matteo Messina Denaro, Italy’s highly sought-after mafia boss who has been hiding since 1993. Messina Denaro was arrested at a Sicilian private hospital where he was receiving cancer treatment. He has been nicknamed “U Siccu,” meaning The Skinny One, and “Diabolik.” While in absentia, Messina has been sentenced to a...

The French president’s retirement reform sparked concerns and mass strikes this past week. The pension reform increases the pension age and the number of years people have to work. The planned measure will see more French citizens pass away before they get any retirement benefits. This past Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, Elisabeth Borne, the French prime minister, presented the National...

On Sunday, January 15th, 2023, at least 30 people died, while 39 others were injured after a bomb was detonated at a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo's(DRC) eastern region. ISIS jihadists have claimed responsibility for the terrorist action. A military spokesperson for the Congolese forces said that the “terror act” was carried out in a Pentecostal church in...

Celebrated annually on the third Monday of January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States dedicated to commemorating the life and accomplishments of the famous civil rights leader who dedicated his life to advancing the rights of minorities. Martin Luther was a Baptist minister who fought for equality through non-violent protests. He is...

According to the International Energy Agency, more than 600 million Africans, or 43% of the total population, have never had access to electricity! In some countries, for example, Malawi, South Sudan, Burundi, Liberia and Chad, less than 10% of the population have access to electricity. The limited access and high electricity costs affect investment decisions, manufacturing and potential growth...

On Tuesday, January 10th, 2023, the Pentagon announced that Ukrainian troops would begin training on the Patriot missile system in the U.S.A. by the following week. The training program will happen at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. This is the same location where the United States trains its troops to operate and maintain the advanced air defense system. The Pentagon spokesperson,...