America is not standing at the edge of war with Iran. That line has already been crossed. The language of diplomacy may still be moving in the background, and officials may still dress the conflict in careful phrases like limited strikes, defensive actions, naval pressure, and ceasefire violations. But once American forces are striking Iranian Read More…
By: Donovan Martin Sr, Editor in Chief There is a growing phrase circulating among traders, hedge fund desks, and even retail investors who have been burned one too many times over the past year: “market manipulation day.” It does not appear on any official calendar, and you will not hear it acknowledged on financial networks Read More…
In every modern war, there are two battles unfolding at once. The first takes place in the skies, on the seas, and across contested territory. The second unfolds in briefing rooms, press conferences, and official statements delivered to anxious publics. As tensions intensify across the Gulf and missile strikes ripple across multiple military installations, the Read More…
By: Donovan Martin Sr, Editor in Chief Image Credit, Pexel The United States appears to be moving toward a major military escalation with Iran, and the signs are no longer subtle. In recent days, the repositioning of aerial refueling tankers and accompanying gunships toward the Middle East has set off alarm bells across diplomatic and Read More…
The unresolved Kashmir dispute remains one of the most prolonged and volatile conflicts in modern history. For more than seven decades, the people of Jammu & Kashmir have lived under Indian military occupation, caught in a web of international politics, unfulfilled promises, and great-power indifference. While the UN still recognizes Kashmir as a disputed territory, Read More…
The recent ceasefire between Islamabad and Kabul’s ruling movement has reignited debate across South and Central Asia. After weeks of border skirmishes and diplomatic tension, this fragile truce feels like a breakthrough—but the real question remains: will it hold? Can Afghanistan’s leadership, torn between ideology and internal division, build genuine stability and trust with its Read More…
By: Donovan Martin, Sr. Editor in Chief The United States under President Donald Trump has shown time and time again that if it is not at war, it feels restless, uneasy, even irrelevant. A country armed with the largest military machine on earth, and a leader who thrives on confrontation, is now steering dangerously close Read More…
By Anne Thompson The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the world’s longest-running and most controversial conflicts. At its heart, it’s a dispute between two self-determination movements — the Jewish Zionist project and the Palestinian nationalist project — that lay claim to the same territory. But it’s so much more than that. It’s a dispute Read More…
In a bid to bolster its defense capabilities and meet the increasing demand for ammunition prompted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Norwegian government has allocated a substantial two billion Norwegian kroner towards enhancing the production capacity of its defense industry. The announcement was made in a press release on January 17, 2024, following Read More…
The government has launched an investigation into allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine. At the Ukraine Accountability Conference, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Honourable David Lametti, expressed in a speech Canada’s efforts to prioritize the interests and needs of survivors and victims of core international crimes. The Read More…
Fourteen countries issued a joint statement on human rights restrictions for Afghan women, and Canadian businesses continue to provide jobs for Afghan immigrants By: Charlotte Hui Human rights restrictions on women and girls have increased since the Taliban re-established the Islamic United Emirates of Afghanistan. Today, fourteen foreign ministries, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Read More…
The President that has inspired a nation and unified the world Volodymyr Zelensky’s primary public beginnings are rooted in humor. This is represented in his earlier theatrical roles which provided the springboard for his audacious political engagements that finally saw him becoming president of Ukraine in 2019. He has since carried over his pluck on Read More…
The National Security Council held an emergency meeting in Baghdad to discuss the US airstrikes against Iraqi forces belonging to Popular Mobilization Units on the Iraqi-Syrian border and the repercussions of this attack. Following the meeting, the Council said in a statement: “The Iraqi Government condemns this act and considers it a violation of Iraq’s sovereignty. Read More…
