Karamanlis rules out presidential role, criticizes Turkey and EU policies
Former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis has ruled out running for the presidency of Greece, following a proposal by former PM Antonis Samaras. Speaking at...
The Russian Fantasy Of Infallibilty
London 30 October (20). In 2014, Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula. That same year, Russian special operation forces captured Donetsk and Luhansk, two of...
Donald Trump Media Firm Soars in Stock Market Debut
Shares in Donald Trump’s media company soared as the firm made its formal debut on the stock market. Shares surged past $70 in early...
German army chief wants more money for equipment.
Berlin (2/3 – 62.50). Lt. Gen. Alfons Mais says the €100 billion committed by the government last year is insufficient. Meanwhile, an association representing...
Power and betrayal
In the whirlwind of Sri Lankan politics, last week’s visit by Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) to India carved a narrative that has both intrigued...
Panama Papers reveal Abbas’ son’s $1 million stake in company tied to PA
PA President’s son Tareq Abbas also holds positions in other ventures incorporated by offshore company. Leaked documents from Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca reveal...
Delusional, or prophetic? One IDF general warned a massacre would happen
Most dismissed retired IDF general Yitzhak Brick’s warning earlier this year of a Hamas invasion. Now Netanyahu wants his advice on how to win....
Dream bigger: The next steps for Italy’s new Africa strategy
This week, during the first ever Italy-Africa summit, Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni presented Rome’s much anticipated new Africa strategy. While curbing irregular immigration is...
Ranking Up In Tajikistan
Brussels (27/10 – 50) Just in September this year, ten “distinguished” people in Tajikistan have been awarded general ranks. The decree on conferring general...
Sri Lanka’s Budget Navigates Challenging Economic Crisis
London, (16/11 – 57) Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has laid out the bankrupt country’s budget for 2024, drawing mixed reviews as he strives...