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Washington Names 24 Countries in Annual Drug Trafficking Report
The US has identified 24 countries as major drug producers or transit points, with five failing obligations, citing fentanyl crisis.
Foreign Affairs Bureau
- September 18, 2025
6 min read
Senator Kennedy Tables Bill to Sanction South African Officials
Senator John Kennedy introduces bill demanding review of US-South Africa relations in addition to the submission of a list of officials with a view to sanction key South African actors.
Marius Roodt
- September 18, 2025
3 min read
Poland Demands UN Action After Russian Drones Breach its Airspace
Poland accuses Russia of violating sovereignty after 19 drones crossed its airspace, urging UN condemnation of Moscow’s actions.
Warwick Grey
- September 18, 2025
3 min read
China Could Replace Russia as Iran’s Main Arms Supplier, Hudson Warns
The Hudson Institute warns Beijing may replace Moscow as Iran’s arms supplier, boosting Tehran’s arsenal and threatening regional security.
Foreign Affairs Bureau
- September 17, 2025
3 min read
Arab, Islamic summit in Doha vows united stance after Israeli strike on Qatar
Leaders at a Doha summit condemned Israel’s strike on Qatar, pledging solidarity, sanctions, and support for Palestinian rights.
Foreign Affairs Bureau
- September 17, 2025
4 min read
West Urged to Prepare for Potential Collapse of Iran’s Regime
A Henry Jackson Society brief warns Iran’s regime may collapse suddenly, urging the West to coordinate with neighbours to prevent chaos.
Foreign Affairs Bureau
- September 17, 2025
3 min read
Democrats Thought Trump Was a Fascist And Extremist
Polling before the 2024 US election showed most Democrats saw Donald Trump as both a fascist and extremist, while Republicans strongly disagreed.
Polling Correspondent
- September 16, 2025
2 min read
Nationalist Sentiment Rising in the UK
A YouGov poll shows 66% of UK citizens now identify nationally rather than globally, up from 59% in 2022, amid immigration and economic frustrations.
Staff Writer
- September 16, 2025
2 min read
Nepal Protests Topple Prime Minister and Install Interim Government
Mass protests erupted after Nepal banned social media platforms, forcing the prime minister’s resignation and ushering in an interim leader.
Foreign Affairs Bureau
- September 15, 2025
4 min read
Trump Claims Victory Over Inflation
The White House cites a 2.6% PPI rise in August as proof tariffs curbed costs, urging swift Fed action on rates.
Politics Correspondent
- September 15, 2025
2 min read
