Author: Jiya Sharma

In a resolute gesture that resonates through diplomatic corridors, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has raised a robust defense against the World Bank’s recent decision to suspend new funding in response to the country’s contentious anti-LGBTQ law. This unyielding stance has stirred diplomatic tensions and spotlighted the intricate interplay between principles, sovereignty, and international relationships. World Bank Funding Suspension Ignites Diplomatic Friction The suspension of new funding by the World Bank has sent ripples of unease across Uganda’s diplomatic landscape. The World Bank’s assertion that the anti-LGBTQ law contradicts its core values has prompted a bold step to halt funding…

In a striking development, a wave of prominent school districts across Florida has decided to withdraw from offering the Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology course, in response to concerns raised by state officials over its treatment of sexual orientation and gender identity. This decision has sent ripples through the educational community, reigniting debates over curriculum content and the delicate balance between academic freedom and legislative mandates. Of the 11 districts with the largest class enrollments, a notable majority – eight to be exact – have chosen to veer away from AP Psychology, adopting alternative courses as a direct response to the…

On Saturday August 5, Chinese Coast Guard ships were accused of firing water cannons and blocking Philippines’ Coast Guard in another attempted manoeuvre of territorial dispute in the often point of distress – South China Sea. The statement was shared on Philippine Coast Guard’s official Facebook account supported with a picture of China Coast Guard (CCG) blocking PCG’s (Philippines Coast Guard’s) path during a re-supply trip. The post expressed strong condemnation towards the Philippine counterpart and called the act illegal as well as dangerous towards the PCG vessels.  The PCG vessels were reported to be escorting ships carrying supplies meant…

Territories of Nordic countries observed an upsurge in cases of the Muslim holy book Quran being burned. In a series of continuous and constant events showcasing this repulsive attitude towards the book, the government is in an international viewpoint and is expected to adopt “legal tool” to pacify the situation.  The recent days have shown a multitude of examples where the government in Sweden and Denmark had to face the violent move of seeing copies of the Quran being burned or otherwise damaged. It exploded when an Iraqi refugee burned a Quran outside a mosque in Copenhagen and followed it…

West African nations have given ultimatum to the coup in Niger, demanding release of President Mohammed Bazoum within a week after his capture by some part of the military last week, this has created a sense of turmoil in the country threatening the political, social and economical safety of the region. Following the same, reports of the French embassy being attacked are also incoming. Pro-coup protesters burnt French flags in Niamey, stomping on the former colonial power’s mission in response to which the police had to use year gas. The African Union of 15 nations ECOWAS bloc’ imposed sanctions in…

In an attempt to get Africa’s confidence for its side Russia offered free food grains following African leaders’ plea to resume the deal that was responsible for outflow of food grains from Ukraine. It was made during the Russia – Africa Summit which was held in St. Petersburg, Russia. The deal allowed food grains to be exported through Ukraine but now as the war seems to be only raging at day 522, Russia decided to terminate the grain deal as notified earlier this month. This rise, quite naturally led to a rise of prices which benefits the Russian producers. Commenting…

The hottest award show of the television is reportedly postponed amid ongoing writers’ and actors’ protest in Hollywood. The news has been confirmed by vendors, stating that the TV academy has pushed back the dates of the awards ceremony in leiu of SAG – AFTRA strike. The Emmy Awards had been scheduled to take in September as every year, but have been postponed due to Hollywood strikes. No new date has been proposed as of now, as the organisers want to wait until an agreement has been met with the TV companies. Image source : Forbes Emmys are considered the…

On Thursday, July 27, 2024, French luxury group Kering along with investment entity Mayhoola announced that Kering will rise to become a significant shareholder of Valentino. The partnership is described to fulfil broad strategic relationships between the two. Both Kering and Mayhoola have signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of a 30% stake of Valentino in exchange for a cash consideration of €1.7 billion ($1.87 billion) by Kering.  The agreement introduces an option for Kering to be able to acquire the whole of the share capital of Valentino no later than 2028. Since the transaction is a partnership between…

Ship carrying cars was found in flames when a high flame fire broke out on Tuesday night. It was a 199-metre Panama-registered Fremantle Highway which was supposed to be going from Germany to Egypt and was caught in flames near the Dutch Coast. The cargo vessel was carrying as much as 3,000 cars. The incident caused the crew members to jump overboard in order to save their lives, wherein an Indian crewman was met by a tragic death. Around 20 people are reported to be injured. Dutch coast guards described the fire to last at least for several days looking…

Niger’s military revealed in a video released on Wednesday, that the country’s president Mohamed Bazoum has been under capture by members of the presidential guard. The men in the video are wearing a uniform similar to that of the military and claim to have taken control of the nation, dictating a coup and alarming the globe with its volatile nature of control. Institutions and organisations have been shut off, with the borders closed temporarily along with a nationwide curfew until further notice from 10 pm to 5 am. This caused unrest has highlighted another spark of uncertainty in the region…