Nigeria is open to working with the US to tackle terrorism, but there's a catch. The country wants to make sure its borders stay intact. This comes after US President Donald Trump hinted at possible military action in Nigeria, concerned about the treatment of Christians. Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu isn't having it, though. He's pushing back against claims of rel...
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, has declared his country's backing for Russia's actions in Ukraine. This news comes from a meeting between Kim and Sergei Shoigu, Russia's Security Council Secretary. The meeting took place in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. Kim's promise of support is not just words. North Korea has already sent thousands of troops to R...
A small sailing boat named Madleen left Sicily, Italy, with a mission to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza. This boat is part of a group called Freedom Flotilla Coalition. The group wants to deliver aid to Gaza and get the world's attention on the ongoing crisis there. The journey is risky, but the activists are determined to try. Greta Thunberg, a well-known clim...
Europe's response to the recent geopolitical shifts has been impressive. Instead of panicking or fighting among themselves, European leaders have shown strong support for Ukraine. They have promised to boost security and form a united front. However, this might not be enough. The equipment Washington has been sending to Ukraine needs to be replaced, and European forc...
There's something fascinating happening in the corner of racial politics in South Africa. Black-haired, tee-called and blue-eyed Afrikaners, descendants of European colonists with a particular Dutch flavor, have long been singing the tune that they are the real victims in the wake of apartheid. Many in the younger Afrikaner clan claim that they and their families...
Imagine a gathering where right-wing political leaders from across Europe flaunt their approval of the controversial moves by the U. S president. These leaders can leverage his approval to gain some leverage over other political parties in their own countries. This was no ordinary summit meeting. It was a gathering of those who wanted to break away from the traditio...
In a recent diplomatic spat, former US President Donald Trump stirred things up by suggesting the Panama Canal should be returned to US control. Trump accused Panama of unfairly charging high fees for using the canal. Panama's President José Raúl Mulino quickly responded, emphasizing that the canal and its surrounding area belong to Panama. He stressed that Panama's ...
You might have heard about the upcoming US presidential election, but what about soccer players who’ve given politics a shot? While many athletes transition to coaching or commentating, some have ventured into the political scene with impressive results. Let's explore ten soccer greats who’ve made this unusual transition. George Weah, the Ballon d’Or winner from 199...