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On the eve of the BRICS summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to pursue a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, expressing India’s readiness to support efforts towards a ceasefire. Modi’s remarks highlight India’s diplomatic stance amid Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II, as the BRICS alliance gains prominence as a counterbalance to Western influence. Putin, who launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, aims to use the BRICS summit as a platform to showcase the growing power of non-Western countries. With leaders from 22 nations, including Chinese President Xi…

The G7 nations and the European Union are on the verge of concluding a $50 billion loan package for Ukraine, secured by frozen Russian assets, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced on Tuesday. Speaking at the opening of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings, Yellen expressed confidence that the deal will soon be finalized, with the United States contributing approximately $20 billion. The loan is part of a broader international effort to provide financial aid to Ukraine as it continues to resist Russia’s invasion. Yellen assured that the U.S. contribution will be repaid from the earnings…

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the strength of the strategic partnership between China and Russia during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit in Kazan. Xi described the global situation as being “gripped by chaos” but expressed confidence that the alliance between Beijing and Moscow would remain a stabilizing force during these turbulent times. In his remarks, Xi noted that the world is undergoing unprecedented changes, with the international landscape marked by growing instability. However, he stressed that China and Russia’s partnership is a pillar of stability in this environment. “At present, the world is going…

Ukraine’s Prosecutor General, Andriy Kostin, announced his resignation on Tuesday following a growing scandal involving dozens of officials accused of using their positions to falsely obtain disability status and avoid military service. Kostin’s resignation came after a meeting of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, where officials discussed measures to combat corruption and prevent abuses in the country’s military draft system, especially in light of the ongoing war with Russia. The scandal, which has rocked Ukraine’s justice system, centers on allegations that prosecutors and other officials, including those in local administrations, manipulated the disability status system to evade conscription. These…

Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris holds a slim 46% to 43% lead over Republican former President Donald Trump, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. With just two weeks remaining until the November 5 election, the race remains exceptionally tight. The poll, conducted over six days and concluding on Monday, shows Harris’ lead within the margin of error, reinforcing the close nature of the contest. A previous poll last week showed a similar result, with Harris leading 45% to 42%. The poll highlights a dissatisfied electorate, with 70% of registered voters stating that the cost of living is heading in…

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seize a strategic moment following the assassination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, emphasizing the need to secure the release of hostages from the October 7th attack and push for an end to the Gaza conflict. The talks marked Blinken’s 11th trip to the Middle East since the outbreak of the Gaza war, occurring ahead of the U.S. presidential election, which could shift U.S. foreign policy. Blinken’s visit, however, faced challenges on two major fronts: securing a ceasefire in Gaza and managing the escalating conflict between Israel and…

By: Dr. Maria Isabel Maldonado Garcia Muhammad Ali Pasha’s poetry collection “Romantic Whispers of the Archipelago” offers rich tapestry of imagery and emotion, particularly in his verses dedicated to the enchanting landscapes of Java, Bali, Matano Lake and Leuvi Kursi. Each poem serves as a vivid exploration of these locations, capturing the essence through evocative language and masterful rhyme. Imagery and landscapes In his depiction of Java, pasha’s choice of the adjectives paints a vibrant picture. Words like ancient whispers lost to time and glorious past breath life into the were the rice paddies and majestic landscapes immersing in the…

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On the tenth anniversary of the U.S.-led operation against the Islamic State (ISIS), officials from the United States and NATO convened in Brussels to evaluate the future of their mission, which faces significant obstacles. The backdrop to these discussions includes the recent expulsion of U.S. military forces from Niger’s counter-terrorism base in West Africa, the Taliban’s control over Afghanistan since 2021, and Iraq’s demands for a reduction in U.S. troop presence and coalition operations. Despite the shifting focus of international attention to Russia’s war in Ukraine and escalating conflicts in the Middle East, U.S. officials warn that the threat posed…

The U.N. envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, has put forward the idea of partitioning the disputed territory between Morocco and the Polisario Front as a potential solution to the nearly five-decade-old conflict. The proposal, shared in a briefing to the U.N. Security Council, suggests dividing the territory, creating an independent state in the southern part while integrating the rest under Moroccan sovereignty, internationally recognized. However, both Morocco and the Algeria-backed Polisario Front have rejected this idea, maintaining their long-standing positions. Morocco insists on autonomy under its sovereignty as the only viable solution, while the Polisario Front continues to…