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Political Opponents Face Death Penalty in Tunisia
On March 4, Tunisia opened the first hearing in the high-profile “conspiracy against state security” trial, following two years of investigations. Forty defendants, including political figures, activists, lawyers, and public personalities, are accused of plotting to overthrow President Kais Saied’s government and face charges of conspiracy against internal and external state security and terrorism. If…
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Calls for Monarchy Revival in Nepal
Gyanendra Shah’s Return to Kathmandu.Nepal’s former king, Gyanendra Shah, was welcomed by thousands of pro-monarchy supporters as he returned to Kathmandu on Sunday following a visit to western Nepal. Gyanendra’s Return to Kathmandu Approximately 10,000 demonstrators gathered near the main entrance of Tribhuvan International Airport. The demonstration temporarily disrupted access to the airport, forcing passengers to walk to and…
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Georgia’s Protests: A Local’s Perspective on a Political Crisis
To better understand the developing crisis in Georgia, we spoke with a protester for firsthand, on-the-ground insight.Through the past 2 years, Tbilisi has been at the heart of lasting waves of protests, with thousands of Georgians taking to the streets in opposition to the government’s actions. While international observers debate the implications, the perspective of those on the ground provides crucial insight into the movement’s evolution. Nino*, a young protester in…
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Impact of Trump’s $60 Billion Foreign Aid Freeze
Since his election, President Donald Trump and his administration have frozen more than $60 billion in US foreign assistance, pending government review. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) may be abolished, citing “conflicting, overlapping, and duplicative” activities. A federal judge has blocked the administration from placing…
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US Sanctions on ICC Spark Concern Over War Crimes Investigations in Ukraine
The Ukrainian government has expressed hope that US sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) will not hinder investigations into alleged Russian war crimes. Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that Kyiv does not believe the US decision is related to Ukraine and expects the ICC to continue its work on Russian aggression. His…
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Slovakia Accuses Georgian Legion of Fomenting Protests
Slovak authorities have accused the Georgian Legion of involvement in recent protests against Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government, which have been driven by concerns over democratic backsliding, corruption, media restrictions, and its pro-Russian policies, including the reduction of military aid to Ukraine. The Georgian Legion is a paramilitary unit formed in 2014 to support Ukraine…
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Trump’s Donbas Peace Plan Uncertain Amid Threat to Key Ukrainian Hub
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine persists despite US President Donald Trump’s inaugural promise to swiftly end the war. Both nations launched airstrikes on Tuesday January 21, with Kyiv reporting strikes on Russian targets in Voronezh and Smolensk, while Russia claimed to have downed 55 Ukrainian drones and captured the village of Vovkove in Donetsk.…
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Georgian Dream Alleges Western Interference in Statement
On January 8, the ruling Georgian Dream party released a statement addressing Western sanctions and Georgia’s current political developments. The party accused Western nations of supporting a “party of global war” and a “deep state” allegedly working to destabilize Georgia and push it into war. It linked US and European leaders to this alleged network…
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Ex-French President Faces Trial Over Gaddafi’s Role in his Election
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy stands trial in Paris from January 6 to April 10, accused of accepting funds from ex-Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. The charges include corruption, criminal conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds, and illegal campaign financing. Sarkozy allegedly formed a “corruption pact” with Gaddafi in 2005, promising diplomatic…
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Montenegro Proposes Stricter Gun Laws After Mass Shooting
Montenegro’s government has proposed new gun control measures following a mass shooting on January 1st in Cetinje, a city located 10km west of the capital city of Podgorica. The shooting, which left 12 people dead, including two children, and injured four others, was reportedly triggered by a bar brawl. The suspected gunman, 45-year-old Aco Martinović,…