Ceasefire in Gaza: Hostage Exchange Begins Amid Continued Violence
A ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas was announced recently, ending over 15 months of conflict. The deal includes a six-week ceasefire period, during which Israeli forces are to withdraw from populated areas in Gaza. It also encompasses a phased release of hostages, starting with women, the elderly, and the wounded, including […]
House Passes Bill to Restrict Biological Males in Women’s Sports
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, a bill that seeks to ban biological males from competing in women’s and girls’ sports. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Greg Steube, R-Florida, aims to amend Title IX to define “sex” based on biological characteristics at birth. The […]
Russia Pledges $3.06 Billion for Crimea Development by 2030
President Vladimir Putin highlighted that Russia’s federal budget will allocate more than $3.06 billion rubles between 2025 and 2027 to support the state development programme for Crimea and Sevastopol. Looking ahead, the plan includes completing over 230 major construction projects and implementing 32 initiatives under this programme. These efforts will be funded entirely by federal […]
DJI Sues U.S. Defense Department Over Military Links Claim
Chinese drone maker DJI has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), challenging its inclusion on a list of companies allegedly tied to the Chinese military. DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, denies the claims, saying the designation is incorrect and has hurt its business and reputation. The company, which controls over […]
Sri Lankan President Embarks on State Visit to China
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of Sri Lanka has departed for the People’s Republic of China on a four-day state visit, scheduled from January 14 to January 17, 2025. The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. During his stay, President Dissanayake is set to hold high-level discussions with President Xi […]
Chad’s Ruling Party Secures Majority While Opposition Boycott
Provisional results indicate that Chad’s ruling party has secured two-thirds of the seats in the recent legislative election, which many opposition groups boycotted. The Dec. 29 election marks the country’s transition to constitutional rule, over three years after Mahamat Idriss Deby seized power following the sudden death of his father, long-time leader Idriss Deby Itno. […]
Trump’s Greenland Vision Backed by Residents, Patriot Polling Finds
Patriot Polling conducted a survey of 416 residents across Greenland to gauge their support for the territory joining the United States. Following his election as President in November, Donald Trump revived his proposal for the U.S. to acquire Greenland from Denmark—a concept he initially suggested in 2019 during his first term. The results reveal that […]
Romanian Protesters Rally Against Presidential Election Annulment
Thousands of Romanians gathered outside the country’s top court on Friday to protest the annulment of the December presidential election, where a lesser-known candidate had led in the first round. Protests, though modest in scale, have persisted since Dec. 6, when the Constitutional Court invalidated the election just two days before the scheduled second round. […]
Sheikh Mohamed and Joseph Aoun Discuss Strengthening UAE-Lebanon Ties
Abu Dhabi: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Joseph Aoun, congratulating him on his election as the President of Lebanon. Sheikh Mohamed expressed his best wishes for Aoun’s success in leading Lebanon toward development and stability, fulfilling the aspirations of its people. He reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to supporting […]
Saudi Arabia Sees Sharp Rise in Executions in 2024
Saudi Arabia has doubled its rate of executions in 2024, averaging one per day, according to the European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights (ESOHR). The kingdom executed nearly four times more foreigners compared to the previous year and recorded the highest number of women executed in a single year, with nine executions, up from six […]
