Global Ripple
Journalistic Studies From a Single Drop to a Global Wave
Violence in Gaza has intensified, leading to temporary aid center closures following military actions. This escalation coincides with preparations for the 2025 New York Peace Conference on Gaza, sc...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: June 04, 2025
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) claimed responsibility for a significant attack on the Kerch Bridge, which connects mainland Russia to the annexed Crimean Peninsula. Utilizing approximately 1,100 ...
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Posted on: June 04, 2025
On June 2, three Israeli soldiers were killed in northern Gaza, marking the deadliest attack on Israeli forces since the ceasefire with Hamas ended in March 2025. The soldiers reportedly died in an...
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Posted on: June 03, 2025
South Koreans are voting today to elect a new president following the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law. Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung is leading in pre-...
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Posted on: June 03, 2025
On June 1, Israeli forces reportedly opened fire near an aid distribution site in Rafah, southern Gaza, resulting in at least 31 Palestinian deaths and over 120 injuries. The Israeli military state...
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Posted on: June 02, 2025
On June 1, Ukraine launched Operation Spiderweb, a coordinated drone strike targeting four Russian military airfields deep within Russian territory. Utilizing low-cost FPV drones concealed in mobil...
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Posted on: June 02, 2025
The United States and Iran are set to hold a fifth round of nuclear negotiations in Rome. This development comes as Iran warns of consequences if Israel attacks its nuclear facilities, highlighting...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 23, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused leaders from the UK, France, and Canada of being "on the wrong side of humanity" following their criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza. Th...
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Posted on: May 23, 2025
U.S. lawmakers are intensifying efforts to clamp down on Russia's oil and gas revenue streams amid growing concerns that energy sales continue to fund the Kremlin’s war efforts in Ukraine. A new bi...
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Posted on: May 22, 2025
Iran is deepening high-level defense cooperation with Armenia, likely as part of a broader strategy to counter Israeli, Turkish, and Western influence in the South Caucasus. Iranian Defense Ministe...
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Posted on: May 20, 2025
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have intensified, resulting in 60 deaths overnight and bringing the total death toll to 300 in recent attacks. Despite international calls for a ceasefire, hostilities pe...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 20, 2025
A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan remains in place following a brief but intense exchange involving drones, missiles, and artillery. India's Operation Sindhoor targeted militant infras...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 20, 2025
Russia launched a significant drone attack on Ukraine, firing 273 exploding drones at multiple regions shortly after President Donald Trump announced he would be speaking with Vladimir Putin regard...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 20, 2025
Efforts to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine remain stalled. Despite recent phone calls facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump, no substantive progress has been made. Russia's demands,...
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Posted on: May 19, 2025
In Indonesia's Papua region, clashes between security forces and separatist rebels resulted in at least 18 rebel and two police fatalities. The conflict is part of a long-standing separatist insurg...
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Posted on: May 16, 2025
Baloch separatist groups have intensified attacks against Pakistani military and intelligence installations in Balochistan under Operation Herof 2.0. The offensive has resulted in significant casua...
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Posted on: May 15, 2025
On May 15, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara for high-stakes, closed-door discussions aimed at advancing peace efforts in the o...
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Posted on: May 15, 2025
In a bold and controversial move, President Donald Trump met with Syria's newly installed leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in an attempt to further expand the Abraham Accords — a series of normalization ag...
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Posted on: May 14, 2025
On May 14, the conflict in Gaza sharply escalated as Israeli airstrikes pounded several areas across the besieged enclave, killing between 40 to 80 Palestinians, according to varying reports. Among...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 14, 2025
In a significant development in the ongoing Ukraine–Russia conflict, peace talks are being planned between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with Istanbul...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 14, 2025
Clashes in Tripoli between government forces and rival militias have resulted in civilian casualties and widespread unrest. The violence follows the assassination of a militia commander and reflect...
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Posted on: May 13, 2025
Hamas has announced plans to release Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier and the last known living American hostage held in Gaza. This decision follows negotiations involving the...
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Posted on: May 12, 2025
The United States and China have made "substantial progress" in their ongoing trade negotiations, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The latest round of high-level talks took place...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 12, 2025
May 11 – In a significant development, India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire following several days of intense cross-border military escalation. The agreement, which took effect at 5 PM loc...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 11, 2025
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for direct peace talks, set to take place in Istanbul. Thi...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 11, 2025
The Vatican is entering a pivotal period as preparations begin for the papal conclave — the secretive and sacred process by which a new pope is elected. A total of 133 cardinal electors from around...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 07, 2025
Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following a deadly exchange of military strikes, marking one of the most serious confrontations between the nuclear-armed neighbors in rec...
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Posted on: May 07, 2025
In a dramatic turn of events, Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany’s new chancellor following a second parliamentary vote, succeeding in his bid after an initial defeat. The vote concludes we...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 06, 2025
Admiral Samuel Paparo, the incoming head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, recently expressed growing alarm over China’s rapidly advancing military capabilities, particularly its naval expansion. I...
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Posted on: May 06, 2025
An aerial attack in South Sudan's Old Fangak targeted a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) hospital, killing at least seven people and injuring 27. The attack destroyed vital healthcare infrastructure, ...
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Posted on: May 06, 2025
The European Union has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to eliminate its dependence on Russian natural gas by the end of 2027, aiming to curb financial support for Russia's military actions in Ukr...
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Posted on: May 06, 2025
Proposals from several European nations to establish a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine without the involvement of the United States have sparked fresh tensions within the NATO alliance. The initiat...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 05, 2025
In a decisive move, the Israeli security cabinet has unanimously approved a significant expansion of military operations in Gaza. This escalation is aimed at intensifying pressure on Hamas and secu...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 05, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine is set to receive approximately three million artillery shells from international allies over the course of 2025, a significant boost t...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 05, 2025
Amid growing international concern over the humanitarian toll of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine and Russia presented starkly different visions for a temporary halt in hostilities. Russia proposed a ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: May 04, 2025
In a pivotal development for global energy security and economic cooperation, Ukraine and the United States have signed a comprehensive mineral agreement aimed at jointly developing and securing cr...
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Posted on: May 01, 2025
Foreign ministers from the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—concluded their meeting in Rio de Janeiro without issuing a joint communique, underscoring growing internal t...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 30, 2025
Tensions in the Middle East have deepened as new allegations and military operations add complexity to an already volatile region. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 30, 2025
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, according to the United Nations, which is warning of an "unseen level" of human suffering as Israel's total blockade enters its 60th...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 29, 2025
In a dramatic escalation of its international military engagement, North Korea has officially confirmed the deployment of troops to support Russian forces in Ukraine. This move marks Pyongyang's fi...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 28, 2025
The intensifying trade conflict between the United States and China has led to significant disruptions in global commerce, with sharp declines in shipping volumes and mounting concerns over a poten...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 28, 2025
On April 27, 2025, Israeli fighter jets conducted an airstrike in the Dahiyeh district of southern Beirut, targeting a Hezbollah missile storage facility. This marks the third such strike since the...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 27, 2025
President Donald Trump's approval rating has plummeted to 39%, marking the lowest level of public support for any newly elected U.S. president in the last 80 years, according to a new national poll...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 27, 2025
A catastrophic explosion erupted at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port near Bandar Abbas on Friday, claiming the lives of at least 46 people and injuring more than 1,200 others. The blast, which originated ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 26, 2025
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, including several foreign nationals. The...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 26, 2025
Over the past two weeks, intense fighting between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has resulted in the deaths of more than 480 civilians in North Darfur. The violence, c...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 25, 2025
In a sweeping display of immigration enforcement, U.S. authorities have launched a series of coordinated actions targeting undocumented immigrants across several states. Spearheaded by Florida law ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 24, 2025
The Trump administration is facing mounting legal pressure after twelve states, including New York, Oregon, and California, filed a lawsuit challenging the president’s authority to impose new tarif...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 24, 2025
At least 50 Palestinians were killed and over 150 others wounded in the past 24 hours as Israeli military operations intensified across the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Among th...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 24, 2025
Tensions in Eastern Europe intensified as a wave of Russian missile strikes targeted Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, leaving at least eight people dead and dozens injured. This marks the deadliest assault...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 24, 2025
Amid continued hostilities, high-level ceasefire negotiations were held in London this week, drawing participation from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine. The summit aimed ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 23, 2025
In a landmark enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union has fined Apple and Meta a combined $800 million, citing violations related to anti-competitive behavior and user data...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 23, 2025
A brutal terrorist attack has claimed the lives of 26 Hindu tourists and left more than 20 others injured in Pahalgam, a popular hill town in Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred late Thursday ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 23, 2025
The U.S. economy is currently navigating through turbulent waters, as a series of factors—including political tensions, shifting monetary policies, and escalating trade disputes—have combined to cr...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 22, 2025
Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88, marking the end of a historic papacy that spanned over a decade. Known for his humility, progressive stances on social issues, and efforts to reform the C...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 21, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine will dispatch a high-level delegation to London on Wednesday to engage in peace talks with representatives from Western nations. Th...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 21, 2025
On April 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a phone conversation to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to the Kremlin, Putin emph...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 21, 2025
The Day of Action (sometimes referred to as the National Day of Action) was a large-scale, coordinated series of protests held across the United States on April 19, 2025, in opposition to various p...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 19, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently expressed a conditional openness to peace talks with Ukraine, particularly focusing on the cessation of strikes on civilian targets. However, he rejec...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 19, 2025
The United States has played a central role in the ongoing negotiations, positioning itself as a key mediator in the dispute. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed cautious optimism followi...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 18, 2025
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated into a full-scale catastrophe as the Israeli blockade, now stretching beyond six weeks, continues to choke the flow of essential resources. Aid o...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 18, 2025
During a high-stakes round of international discussions held in Paris, tensions flared when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly criticized remarks made by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. Wit...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 18, 2025
The conflict in Sudan’s Darfur region has intensified dramatically in recent weeks, with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group, launching a major offensive in North Darfur. ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 17, 2025
Ukraine and the United States are making substantial progress toward finalizing a groundbreaking agreement on critical minerals, with a memorandum of understanding expected to be signed soon, accor...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 17, 2025
Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML Holding NV has reaffirmed its 2025 revenue guidance, projecting sales between €30 billion and €35 billion, even as the company navigates escalating geopolit...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 16, 2025
President Donald Trump has significantly escalated the United States' efforts to curb China's access to advanced semiconductor technology. The latest move involves expanded export controls on AI ch...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 16, 2025
In a significant diplomatic push, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff are set to arrive in Paris for crucial peace talks aimed at brokering an end to the ongoing war...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 16, 2025
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a strong appeal for de-escalation in the Middle East, warning that the region stands on the precipice of a full-scale conflict. Speaking...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 14, 2025
In a move that has sent shockwaves through global markets, President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs targeting electronics, including smartphones, laptops, and other consumer techn...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 14, 2025
High-level negotiations between the United States and Iran have officially commenced, marking a critical juncture in efforts to de-escalate long-standing tensions. The talks are centered on two key...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 14, 2025
Recent reports have revealed that over 150 Chinese nationals are currently engaged in combat alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, raising significant international concerns. Ukrainian President Vol...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 13, 2025
On Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, a devastating Russian missile strike targeted the city center of Sumy, Ukraine, resulting in at least 31 fatalities and injuring over 80 individuals, including child...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 13, 2025
As diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine face increasing challenges, the United States has deepened its engagement with both Russia and Ukraine in a bid to keep negotiations alive and preven...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 12, 2025
On April 12, Russia launched one of its most extensive drone assaults in recent months, targeting multiple Ukrainian cities including Kherson, Kyiv, and Kharkiv. The attack resulted in civilian cas...
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Posted on: April 12, 2025
Global financial markets faced a sharp and broad-based selloff this week, as escalating trade tensions sent shockwaves across equities, bonds, and currencies. The S&P 500 plunged approximately 15%,...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 11, 2025
On April 10, 2025, the United States and Russia conducted a prisoner exchange in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, involving Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina and German-Russian national Ar...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 10, 2025
President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs, signaling a temporary easing in the escalating trade tensions between the United States and several o...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 10, 2025
The trade conflict between the United States and China has escalated dramatically, marking a new and more intense phase of the ongoing economic standoff between the world’s two largest economies. I...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 10, 2025
In early April 2025, Russian military forces initiated a comprehensive spring offensive against Ukraine, significantly escalating assaults across multiple regions, including Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 09, 2025
In a recent note to clients, Goldman Sachs analysts stated that financial markets are increasingly pricing in the likelihood of a peace deal in Ukraine, with the current implied probability reachin...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 09, 2025
U.S. Army General Christopher Cavoli, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and head of U.S. European Command, has advised against reducing the American military footprint in Europe. His rem...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 08, 2025
In a significant show of support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever announced a landmark €1 billion ($1.10 billion) bilateral aid package during...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 08, 2025
Former Russian President and current Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, has issued a stark warning about the future of nuclear proliferation. In recent remarks, Medvedev...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 08, 2025
Senior U.S. Defense Department officials are actively evaluating a proposal that could lead to the withdrawal of up to 10,000 American troops from Eastern Europe, according to sources familiar with...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 08, 2025
Israel's Supreme Court has initiated hearings on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious decision to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. The proceedings have been marked by significant disru...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 08, 2025
An official Ukrainian delegation is set to visit Washington next week to negotiate a new draft agreement that would grant the United States access to Ukraine's valuable mineral resources. The high-...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 07, 2025
Asian stock markets tumbled sharply in the wake of renewed trade tensions, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s firm stance on tariff policies. The shockwaves were felt across the region, wit...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 07, 2025
In response to Russia's escalating military aggression against Ukraine—marked by intensified missile strikes, deployment of nuclear-capable bombers, and the use of advanced ballistic missile system...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 06, 2025
On April 5, 2025, the United States witnessed one of its largest coordinated protest movements in recent memory, as millions of Americans took to the streets in over 1,400 cities and towns nationwi...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 05, 2025
Efforts to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine have reached a critical juncture, with growing frustration among Western leaders over what they describe as deliberate stalling tactics by the Kremlin. Euro...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 04, 2025
The announcement of tariffs by President Donald Trump has unleashed a wave of uncertainty across the global economy. The U.S. government’s decision to impose a 10% universal tariff on all imports, ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 04, 2025
The United States has recently imposed a 10% tariff on Ukrainian goods while exempting countries such as Russia and North Korea from similar measures. This decision has sparked concerns regarding i...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 03, 2025
Israel has significantly expanded its military operations in the Gaza Strip, seizing large areas under the justification of security measures. The escalation follows weeks of airstrikes and intense...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 03, 2025
U.S. Imposes Sweeping Tariffs
President Donald Trump has introduced significant tariffs on foreign imports, marking a major shift in U.S. trade policy. The new measures include ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 03, 2025
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, General Keith Kellogg, has indicated that both Russia and Ukraine are edging closer to finalizing a comprehensive 30-day ceasefire agreement. This potential truce re...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 03, 2025
As of the end of March 2025, Switzerland has frozen Russian assets totaling 7.4 billion Swiss francs (approximately $8.38 billion), marking a significant increase from the 5.8 billion francs report...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 01, 2025
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine will engage in detailed discussions on Friday with a select group of foreign nations regarding the formation of a multinational contingent ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 01, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Moscow to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and strengthen bilateral relations between Russia and China. The meeting u...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 01, 2025
Senior officials in the Trump administration are increasingly recognizing the diminishing prospects of brokering a peace deal in Ukraine in the near future. Despite diplomatic overtures, both Kyiv ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: April 01, 2025
President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose significant tariffs on countries importing oil from Russia. In a recent statement, Trump declared that any nation purchasing Russian oil would ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: March 31, 2025
In a significant development, military leaders from the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine are scheduled to meet soon to discuss the next steps in strengthening Ukraine’s security amid the ongoing...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: March 31, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a bold statement regarding the future of Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming that the Kremlin leader "will die soon." This prediction comes am...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: March 27, 2025
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed into law a bill authorizing the deployment of Ukrainian Armed Forces outside the country’s borders during periods of martial law. The legislation, passed by...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: March 17, 2025
In recent years, the geopolitical landscape has witnessed a resurgence of territorial ambitions reminiscent of George Orwell’s dystopian visions. Russia, China, and the United States, led by Presid...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: February 02, 2025