As international sanctions increasingly dominate global diplomacy, critics warn that their effectiveness and legality are being called into question. In a recent article published on January 13, Paul Craig Roberts, a former US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, outlined the ethical and legal shortcomings of sanctions, sparking renewed debate about[Read More…]

In a statement that has captured global attention, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration, expressing confidence in Trump’s ability to help prevent a potential World War III. The message, delivered on Inauguration Day, underscores the enduring geopolitical significance of the US-Russia relationship amid escalating global tensions.[Read More…]

SEOUL, South Korea — In a dramatic fall from grace, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol spent his first night in jail on January 19, 2025, following his impeachment and subsequent arrest on corruption charges. Yoon, once celebrated as a reformer, now faces allegations of bribery and abuse of power that[Read More…]

In a pointed critique, Pope Francis has labeled President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportations of immigrants as a “disgrace,” emphasizing the moral and humanitarian concerns surrounding such actions. During an appearance on the Italian talk show “Che Tempo Che Fa” on January 19, 2025, the Pope addressed reports of the[Read More…]

On January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking his second, non-consecutive term in office. The inauguration ceremony, traditionally held outdoors, is scheduled to take place indoors in the Capitol Rotunda due to anticipated freezing temperatures and high winds.[Read More…]

In a significant move tied to ongoing efforts to stabilize the region, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday as part of a ceasefire agreement reached after weeks of escalating violence in Gaza. The release, a cornerstone of the deal mediated by Egypt and Qatar, underscores attempts to de-escalate tensions[Read More…]

In a development that ends months of speculation and uncertainty, TikTok has officially resumed full service in the United States, citing former President Donald Trump’s policies as a catalyst for its return. The announcement, made on Sunday, follows a period of intense regulatory scrutiny and political negotiations that nearly saw[Read More…]

Singapore’s Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, is set to attend the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia, on January 20 and 21, 2025. The high-level meeting brings together foreign ministers from across Southeast Asia to address pressing regional and global issues, reaffirm the bloc’s unity, and discuss priorities for 2025[Read More…]

In a dramatic escalation of South Korea’s political turmoil, hundreds of supporters of President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed the Seoul Western District Court on Sunday, January 19, 2025, after a judge extended his detention by 20 days. The court’s decision to prolong Yoon’s custody, citing concerns over potential evidence tampering,[Read More…]

In a moment of emotional significance, dozens of Palestinian families gathered in the West Bank and Gaza Strip on Sunday to welcome home prisoners freed by Israel under the terms of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The deal, which came into effect last week following weeks of escalating conflict, was[Read More…]