Elections, governments, wars, diplomacy, immigration and the courts: the political and geopolitical news shaping the world economy.
In a revealing television interview on Al-Ikhbariya, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, disclosed that his ascent to power in Damascus was facilitated through secret negotiations with Moscow. The former Al-Qaeda affiliate leader, who now heads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), detailed
Since the emergence of leftist ideology during the French Revolution, it has been a driving force behind major political upheavals and societal transformations. The radical phase of the French Revolution exemplified modern leftist principles, serving as inspiration for subsequent revolutionary movements worldwide. When examining historical atrocities, while traditional power structures
The United States Department of Education announced on September 10 that it will cease providing grants to colleges based on their minority student enrollment percentages, declaring such practices unconstitutional. The agency stated that using federal funds to promote enrollment quotas based on race or ethnicity violates constitutional principles. This policy
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation flights have seen a significant increase since the beginning of 2025, with recent months marking record levels of activity, according to analysis by immigration watchdog Witness at the Border researcher Thomas Cartwright. The data reveals a substantial rise in ICE Air operations, with June
Recent developments in Nepal have highlighted growing tensions over a territorial dispute with India, following China and India’s agreement to resume border trade through the contested Lipulekh crossing. The situation gained renewed attention when former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli raised concerns during discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping
In a significant shift away from Western dominance, the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit held in Tianjin, China from August 31 to September 1, 2025, marked a pivotal moment in global geopolitics. The event, which brought together leaders from across Asia and beyond, demonstrated the growing influence of a
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced preparations for potential armed conflict in response to perceived threats from the United States, following increased US military presence in the southern Caribbean region. During a Friday address, Maduro declared that Venezuela would transition to “planned and organized armed struggle” involving its entire population
In a surprising development, senior Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev has expressed optimism about U.S.-Russia relations, suggesting that Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump could work together to prevent a third world war. Dmitriev made these remarks on social media platform X while sharing an image from the historic
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has initiated “Operation Patriot 2.0” in the Boston metropolitan area, intensifying enforcement actions against undocumented immigrants with criminal records. The operation, announced on Sunday by Department of Homeland Security officials, follows the successful completion of Operation Patriot in May. A senior DHS representative confirmed
A California appeals court has determined that the University of California system’s policy prohibiting the hiring of undocumented immigrant students for campus jobs constitutes discrimination under state law. The ruling, issued by a three-judge panel, found that the university’s employment policy violated California statutes that ban discrimination
In a significant diplomatic development, the United Arab Emirates has issued a stern warning to Israel regarding potential annexation plans in the West Bank, stating such actions would cross a “red line” and potentially unravel the Abraham Accords. The UAE, which made history as the inaugural Arab nation to normalize
German authorities have initiated a public awareness campaign regarding Russian intelligence services’ alleged recruitment of untrained individuals, dubbed “disposable agents,” for conducting espionage and sabotage operations through social media platforms. This development emerges amid ongoing tensions between European nations and Russia, characterized by suspected reciprocal sabotage incidents and assassinations across
