In a significant diplomatic development, Tunisia has released 11 Russian citizens who were detained in November 2024 on allegations of involvement in terrorist activities. The group was arrested while on a sightseeing tour of Roman monuments in the municipality of Haidra, near the Algerian border, an area known for tensions due to the presence of
Italy has recently introduced a new bureaucratic code for sex workers, sparking controversy and debate across the country. The code, part of the ATECO system used for administrative and tax purposes, includes activities such as escort services and the management of prostitution premises. This move marks the first direct acknowledgment of prostitution in Italy’s business
The ongoing war in Ukraine has far-reaching implications beyond Eastern Europe, with security analysts emphasizing that its eventual resolution will significantly shape global stability for decades to come. Speaking at an international security conference yesterday, diplomats and foreign policy experts highlighted how the conflict has already transformed geopolitical alliances and challenged fundamental principles of international
India’s central bank has made a decisive move to cut interest rates for the second time this year, citing the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and ongoing global economic uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 25 basis point reduction in the benchmark repo rate, bringing it down to 6 percent,
In an unprecedented diplomatic move that has sent shockwaves across the African continent, the United States government has announced the cancellation of all visa categories for citizens of Eritrea, citing the East African nation’s continued refusal to accept its deported nationals. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the State Department, revealed this
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in major cities across the United States on Saturday, expressing their opposition to President Donald Trump’s controversial policies. These demonstrations, marking the largest since Trump returned to the White House, saw rallies in Washington, New York, Houston, Florida, Colorado, and Los Angeles, among other locations. Protesters
In a move aimed at boosting trade relations, Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, announced on Saturday that the country would suspend all tariffs on goods imported from the United States. This decision comes just days after the U.S. imposed an 18 percent tariff on goods from Zimbabwe, a step that escalated trade tensions between the two
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has ruled unanimously to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, following his controversial martial law declaration, which sparked widespread political unrest. The court’s decision comes after Yoon’s attempt in December 2023 to undermine civilian governance, which saw armed troops deployed to parliament to prevent lawmakers from opposing his decree. Yoon,
In a significant escalation of trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, China has announced that it will impose a 34% tariff on all imports from the United States, effective April 10. This move is a direct response to President Donald Trump’s recent imposition of a similar 34% tariff on Chinese goods, which Beijing
In a recent development that has sparked debate across Nigeria, a committee of the United States House of Representatives convened to hear testimonies from Nigerian religious representatives claiming persecution. According to reports obtained, the April 4th hearing centered on allegations that the Nigerian government is complicit in religious violence targeting specific faith communities.Sources familiar with
