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Zelenskyy appoints Ukrainian military intelligence chief as new chief of staff
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the appointment of Kyrylo Budanov, currently the head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR), to serve as his new Chief of Staff. This decision ma...
Who Is Chrystia Freeland? Multilingual Canadian MP and Former Deputy PM Steps Down to Become Unpaid Economic Adviser for Ukraine's Zelensky
Chrystia Freeland, a multilingual Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) who previously served as the deputy prime minister, is stepping down from her political role. She will instead serve as an unpaid e...
Zelenskyy Makes Veiled Reference to Putin Following Maduro's Capture
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine reportedly made an indirect reference to Russian President Vladimir Putin after Venezuelan opposition politician Leopoldo Lopez, who was previously aligned wit...
State Department watchdog asked to investigate senior Trump officials over UAE chip sales
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congresswoman Elise Slotkin have requested an investigation into former Trump administration officials Steve Witkoff and David Sacks for advocating the sale of ...
Zelensky’s ‘Dream Team’ Revolution – The Wartime Reset (Part 2)
President Zelensky of Ukraine has initiated major changes within his senior team, which raises questions about the potential impact on the executive branch's productivity and overall government effici...
Key Points About The Ukrainian General Appointed As New Chief Of Staff By President Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has appointed Serhiy Chernyshev as his new chief of staff, a position typically held by someone with top-level military experience or government expertise. Che...
Zia led Bangladesh across its most decisive economic threshold
Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and a key figure against autocratic rule, has passed away on December 30. Her legacy is often overshadowed by the patriarchal nature of politics in Ban...
Zelenskyy Reveals U Offer During Meeting With Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mentioned during his meeting with former US President Donald Trump an undisclosed offer made by the US to Ukraine. The nature of this offer was not specifie...
'We're told we must forget what happened in 1948': Palestinian pastor Munther Isaac
A Palestinian pastor discusses the challenges faced by his community, particularly mentioning Israel's impact on Palestinian Christians, the alleged genocide in Gaza, and the influence of Christian Zi...
Arsenal faces backlash over partnership with Israeli-founded firm Deel
Arsenal's partnership with Israeli-founded HR and payroll platform Deel has faced criticism from sections of the fanbase and Palestinian advocates. The club announced a multi-year agreement with Deel,...
Philippines’ struggle for Chinese tourists, flood aid remarks spark ire: 7 Asia highlights
The article compiles seven significant stories from the South China Morning Post's recent coverage in Asia that have drawn reader interest and illuminated key issues. Among these, it highlights the Ph...
Republican critics fear incomplete disclosure of Epstein files will loom over midterms
Several Republican lawmakers and right-wing media figures have criticized Friday's release of materials related to Jeffrey Epstein as insufficient, joining Democrats in their dissatisfaction....
Hong Kong I&T minister cancels US trip 4 hours after schedule unveiled
The innovation and technology minister of Hong Kong has unexpectedly canceled an upcoming trip to the United States shortly after its itinerary was announced. The cancellation occurred just hours befo...
Severe Criticism of Paavo Väyrynen on Yle - Arttu Satonen: Still Living in Soviet Times
Arttu Satonen criticizes Paavo Väyrynen heavily on Finnish public broadcasterYLE, suggesting that some political views are stuck in the past, specifically referencing a mindset reminiscent of the Sovi...
Donald Trump: Review of His Health Issues This Year
The article provides an overview of the health issues faced by former U.S. President Donald Trump this year. It covers his recovery from COVID-19 and subsequent hospital visits....
Westminster’s best (and worst) Christmas presents
A light-hearted piece that lists gifts that various British politicians and their counterparts might give one another at Christmas time as a metaphor for the political dynamics and relations prevalent...