Masoud Pezeshkian- Iran

Moderate Pezeshkian Takes Iranian Presidency, Calls for Unified Support

In a significant political shift, Masoud Pezeshkian, a moderate politician, has emerged victorious in Iran's presidential election. The election, held in a runoff format, saw Pezeshkian defeating the hardline former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili. This victory is a crucial moment...
Salvation Navy crew members, pictured in Cardiff in 1888

Salvation Army’s Naval Ambitions Met With Tragic Ends

Most people are familiar with the Salvation Army and their tireless charity work. Whether it’s their brass bands playing at summer fetes or performing Christmas carols in town centers, the Salvation Army is a staple of community spirit and generosity....
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Xi and Putin Focus on Strengthening Unique Bilateral Ties at Astana Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Wednesday in Astana, Kazakhstan, on the sidelines of the three-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. During their meeting, Xi stressed the importance of conserving the unique value in China-Russia...
Airbnb

A World Without Airbnb: The Future of Travel in Major Cities

On June 21, Barcelona's mayor Jaume Collboni made a bold announcement that shook the travel industry: by November 2028, short-term rentals would be banned in the city. This decision, aimed at tackling what Collboni described as "Barcelona's biggest problem"—the housing...
Nigeria military

Deadly Blasts in Northern Nigeria Claim at Least 18 Killed

In a tragic escalation of violence in northeastern Nigeria, at least 18 people were killed and 30 others injured in a series of explosions in Borno state, officials reported. The bombings, which occurred in the town of Gwoza, targeted a...
North Korea

North Korea’s Cultural Purge Continues with Ban on Slang and Bridal Dresses

North Korea, under the rule of Kim Jong Un, is notorious for its stringent control over its citizens' lives, aiming to eliminate any influence from the outside world, especially South Korea. A recent report released by South Korea's Unification Ministry...
Germany-China

German Economy Minister Seeks Trade Solutions in China

As German Economy Minister Robert Habeck embarks on a crucial trip to China, the visit is being closely watched due to its timing and the complex nature of current international trade relations. Habeck’s mission is to seek consensus rather than...
Dollar-Euro

European Bonds Now Seen as Safer Bet Compared to US Treasuries

The US Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen faces growing concerns as influential bond investor Bill Gross highlights an emerging risk to US Treasury securities: the November election. In recent interviews, Gross, the former chief investment officer of Pacific Investment Management Co...
Australia gas industry

Japan’s Energy Strategy Could Reshape Australia’s Gas Landscape

Australia's gas industry has been significantly supported by Japanese investments, primarily through massive public loans from Japanese taxpayers. This financial backing has propelled Australia's fossil gas industry to considerable heights. However, Japan, while emerging as a major gas trader, is...
US Forces Japan

US Forces Japan Set for Command Change: Who Will Lead?

In early June, at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made a notable comment to reporters: the Pentagon is contemplating the assignment of a four-star general to command US Forces Japan (USFJ). Currently, a...
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