Global Ripple
Journalistic Studies From a Single Drop to a Global Wave
China’s Southern Theatre Command has publicly criticized recent joint maritime patrols conducted by Australia, Canada, the Philippines, and the United States, calling them “provocations” that under...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: September 05, 2025
Top Israeli officials, including Military Chief Eyal Zamir, Mossad head David Barnea, and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, are reportedly pressing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pause or scale ...
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Posted on: September 05, 2025
South Korea, Japan, and the United States announced that they will commence their annual joint exercise “Freedom Edge” on September 15, 2025.
The drills will cover aerial, naval, and cyber ...
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Posted on: September 05, 2025
In a high-profile summit in Paris, 26 European nations committed to forming a multinational “reassurance force” (land, air, sea) to support Ukraine once active hostilities cease.
Although l...
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Posted on: September 05, 2025
The Super Garuda Shield 2025 joint military exercises concluded on September 3, 2025, involving over 6,500 troops from the U.S., Indonesia, and 12 other nations. The final segment featured coordina...
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Posted on: September 04, 2025
In a dramatic display of geopolitical solidarity, a military parade in Beijing featured the leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea—a first-time public joint appearance—marked by advanced weaponr...
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Posted on: September 04, 2025
Also on September 3, 2025, Juan González, a former official in the Biden administration, cautioned that the recent U.S. military action off Venezuela’s coast risks escalating into a protracted and ...
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Posted on: September 04, 2025
On September 3, 2025, the United States initiated a sustained military campaign targeting Venezuelan drug cartels. Following a strike on a vessel linked to the Tren de Aragua criminal organization—...
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Posted on: September 03, 2025
On September 3, 2025, Israel successfully launched its latest spy satellite, Ofek 19, designed to significantly enhance surveillance across the Middle East. Defense Minister Israel Katz called the ...
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Posted on: September 03, 2025
On September 3, 2025, China held a spectacular military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end. President Xi Jinping was flanked by Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North K...
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Posted on: September 03, 2025
Israel has begun calling up at least 60,000 reservists and extending the service of another 20,000 as it intensifies operations in Gaza City, targeting the Zeitoun and Shijaiyah districts. Northern...
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Posted on: September 03, 2025
A troubling visual emerged this week: during a Russian military briefing, a map displayed by General Valery Gerasimov and the Ministry of Defense now includes Mykolaiv and Odesa among Russian-claim...
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Posted on: September 02, 2025
In Indonesia, nationwide protests turned lethal, prompting the deployment of the military to the capital. This move followed the killing of six individuals during the unrest, highlighting growing d...
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Posted on: September 01, 2025
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced suspected Russian GPS jamming during a flight over Bulgaria. The incident sparks concern over increasing technological warfare and avi...
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Posted on: September 01, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) security summit, where he was greeted by President Xi Jinping. This meeting, which also includes In...
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Posted on: September 01, 2025
European leaders, supported by the United States, are working on "pretty precise plans" for the deployment of multinational troops to Ukraine as part of a post‑conflict security blueprint.
Over...
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Posted on: September 01, 2025
In Sanaa, Houthi rebels detained at least 11 employees from UN agencies—including the World Food Program, WHO, and UNICEF—after launching raids on their offices. The UN Secretary-General demanded t...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: September 01, 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently visited a newly opened missile production facility—reportedly in Jagang Province near the Chinese border—and assessed state missile manufacturing capabiliti...
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Posted on: September 01, 2025
The U.S. has positioned a formidable naval task force—including warships, an Aegis-equipped destroyer, a submarine, and thousands of military personnel—off the coast of Venezuela. The deployment is...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: August 29, 2025
In a rare and serious escalation, Israeli ground forces conducted a nighttime raid deep within Syria near Damascus, reportedly killing at least six Syrian soldiers. The operation followed the disco...
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Posted on: August 28, 2025
Western partners are drafting a three-tiered security architecture to safeguard Ukraine after the conflict. According to the Financial Times, the plan aims to structure future defense guarantees an...
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Posted on: August 28, 2025
On August 28, 2025, Kyiv endured a coordinated Russian strike involving drones, cruise, and ballistic missiles—marking the first major such assault on the capital in weeks. At least 8 people were k...
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Posted on: August 28, 2025
Denmark summoned the U.S. chargé d'affaires after its intelligence services revealed an alleged U.S. influence operation seeking to sway public opinion in Greenland. The effort reportedly involved ...
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Posted on: August 27, 2025
On August 27, 2025, Israeli military units launched a major raid in the historic Old City of Nablus, deploying soldiers and armored vehicles. Simultaneously, operations intensified in Gaza City, ra...
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Posted on: August 27, 2025
The German cabinet has approved a bill requiring all 18-year-old men to undergo fitness assessments and questionnaires, laying the groundwork for compulsory military service (slated for 2027). Opti...
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Posted on: August 27, 2025
As diplomacy falters, Russian troops reportedly entered Dnipropetrovsk region, marking it as the eighth region impacted in the invasion. While Ukrainian officials confirm ongoing battles near the v...
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Posted on: August 27, 2025
Egypt has initiated training for up to 10,000 Palestinian Authority security personnel to assume administrative and security roles in Gaza after the conflict, particularly focusing on Fatah members...
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Posted on: August 27, 2025
President Trump presided over a White House meeting to chart post-war Gaza strategy. U.S. officials signaled ambitious intent to resolve the war by year’s end. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met wi...
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Posted on: August 27, 2025
In the aftermath of the June war triggered by Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities, Iranian society experiences a complex shift. While initial solidarity rallied citizens around the regime, wi...
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Posted on: August 27, 2025
A devastating Israeli strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital has resulted in at least 20 casualties, including five journalists. Israeli military sources claim the attack targeted Hamas surveillance came...
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Posted on: August 27, 2025
Australia has formally designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization—joining the U.S., Canada, and Saudi Arabia. The decision follows revelations tying the ...
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Posted on: August 26, 2025
In a move that recalls the blunt candor of Orwell’s imagined ministries, President Trump has sparked a storm of controversy by proposing to rename the U.S. Department of Defense as the "Department ...
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Posted on: August 26, 2025
Ukraine announced a change in wartime policy, allowing men aged 18 to 22 to leave the country—relaxing a previous restriction that barred adult males under 60 from departing. The move, confirmed by...
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Posted on: August 26, 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing to host over 20 world leaders—including Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi—at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin from August 31 to Septe...
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Posted on: August 26, 2025
Doug Beck, director of the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)—a key organization tasked with accelerating emerging technologies like autonomous drones and AI-driven weapons—resigned on August...
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Posted on: August 26, 2025
In a bold display of power, China announced a massive military parade—the largest in its history—to highlight not just advanced arms hardware but also intricate command-and-control systems critical...
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Posted on: August 25, 2025
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is preparing for a pivotal summit with U.S. President Trump, aiming to bolster defense coordination, manage trade tensions, and address North Korea’s nuclear th...
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Posted on: August 25, 2025
Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip has dramatically worsened, with more than 50 casualties reported—many of them civilians—accompanied by growing international backlash. Pro-Palestinian ...
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Posted on: August 25, 2025
During a formal ceremony on August 24, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the Order of Merit First Class to Keith Kellogg, the U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine appointed by President Trump. The d...
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Posted on: August 24, 2025
In a striking escalation, Iran’s Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh revealed that Tehran has constructed weapons factories in multiple neighboring countries, including Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen...
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Posted on: August 24, 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of two types of new antiair missiles. According to state media, these weapons are designed to counter aerial threats like drones and cruise m...
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Posted on: August 23, 2025
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles met with his Philippine counterpart in Manila to address rising tensions in the South China Sea. Against the backdrop of intensified Chinese coercion near...
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Posted on: August 22, 2025
U.S. and European military leadership have developed a suite of contingency military options for Ukraine, now slated for presentation to national security advisers. Meeting in Washington, defense c...
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Posted on: August 21, 2025
Poland has lodged a formal diplomatic protest with Russia following the explosion of a drone in a cornfield in the country's east. Military officials identified the craft as a Russian-made Gerbera ...
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Posted on: August 20, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered the recall of 60,000 reservists and issued evacuation directives for northern Gaza as the military prepares what appears to be a new, major ground opera...
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Posted on: August 20, 2025
Faced with mounting pressure from Arab nations and internal factions, Hamas has indicated unprecedented openness to a 60-day ceasefire proposal, facilitated by Egyptian and Qatari mediation. Terms ...
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Posted on: August 20, 2025
In Brussels, NATO defense leaders convened for an unguarded but critical discussion on delivering long-term security guarantees to Ukraine. Italian Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone led the talks, aimi...
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Posted on: August 20, 2025
In response to ongoing Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises conducted by South Korea and the U.S., which involve 21,000 troops and lessons drawn from conflicts such as Ukraine and Middle East tensions, N...
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Posted on: August 19, 2025
In a significant diplomatic thaw, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as part of ongoing efforts to defuse longstanding Himalayan border tensions. Th...
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Posted on: August 19, 2025
Facing controversy over remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump that referenced the possibility of a Chinese invasion, Taiwan’s foreign ministry declared that the island must rely on its own capabil...
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Posted on: August 19, 2025
Amid ongoing political strain and military conflict, Sudanese army chief General Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan ordered a sweeping reorganization of his armed forces to consolidate control. The move comes ...
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Posted on: August 19, 2025
At a high-profile summit in Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alongside key European figures to lay groundwork for peace in the Russia–Ukraine w...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: August 18, 2025
In the aftermath of recent border conflict with India, Pakistan announced the formation of the Army Rocket Force Command on August 14, 2025. This new body is designed to manage and supervise missil...
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Posted on: August 18, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Washington, D.C., joined by leading European figures—including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Friedrich...
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Posted on: August 17, 2025
On August 17, 2025, Israel witnessed widespread protests and a national strike led by families of hostages held in Gaza. Demonstrations took place at over 300 locations, involving hundreds of thous...
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Posted on: August 17, 2025
Australia’s recent recognition of a Palestinian state has triggered a diplomatic rift with the United States. Notable U.S. figures, including Senator Marco Rubio and Mike Huckabee, criticized the m...
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Posted on: August 16, 2025
As the Trump–Putin summit in Alaska unfolds, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is leveraging soft power to advance Ukraine’s interests. European leaders, including Starmer and President Macron, are un...
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Posted on: August 16, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded nearly three hours of high-stakes talks in Alaska—without securing a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump lauded the meeting as a “...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: August 16, 2025
On August 25, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Washington. Key agenda items include strengthening their security alliance, bolstering economi...
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Posted on: August 15, 2025
During a high-profile meeting at Downing Street on August 14, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed new security guarantees for Ukraine, includi...
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Posted on: August 14, 2025
Peter Magyar, leader of Hungary’s opposition Tisza Party, has publicly accused Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service of meddling in Hungary’s elections by alleging that the European Commission is c...
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Posted on: August 14, 2025
Britain, France, and Germany have warned Iran that they will reimpose UN sanctions using the "snapback" mechanism if Tehran does not resume nuclear negotiations by the end of August. This ultimatum...
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Posted on: August 14, 2025
A summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take place in Alaska later this week. Ahead of it, Zelenskyy and European leaders have alerted U.S. officials ...
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Posted on: August 13, 2025
On August 12, 2025, Choguel Kokalla Maiga, Mali’s former prime minister, was taken into custody by the National Economic and Financial Unit amid a widening corruption probe. Maiga, who was dismisse...
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Posted on: August 13, 2025
Sudan is mired in what analysts are calling one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters. More than 150,000 have died in the civil war between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the military, ov...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: August 13, 2025
The U.S. Pentagon is considering the creation of a 600-troop National Guard “Quick Reaction Force” to rapidly respond to civil unrest in U.S. cities—stationed in Alabama and Arizona and deployable ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: August 12, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reached out to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging greater diplomatic cooperation and raising concerns over India’s oil trade with Russia.
The ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: August 12, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited global controversy after suggesting that Ukraine must accept new borders and potential land swaps to end the war with Russia. The statement comes just days b...
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Posted on: August 12, 2025
European defense factories have significantly expanded ammunition and missile production since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Analysis of radar satellite data across 150 sites reveals a major shift ...
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Posted on: August 12, 2025
A major rift has emerged between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s military leadership over the future of the Gaza conflict.
Netanyahu initially pushed for a full reocc...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: August 11, 2025
An Israeli airstrike outside Al-Shifa Hospital resulted in the deaths of six journalists—five from Al Jazeera. The killings triggered international condemnation, UN demands for investigation, and f...
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Posted on: August 11, 2025
Australia announced on August 11 that it will formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, following a pathway set by other Western allies like France...
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Posted on: August 11, 2025
The UN declares Gaza is facing “starvation, pure and simple,” with 98 child deaths from acute malnutrition since October 2023—37 of them since July. More than 61,400 Palestinians have been killed a...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: August 10, 2025
The Indian Navy will commission two Project 17A stealth frigates, Udaygiri and Himgiri, simultaneously on August 26 in Visakhapatnam—marking a major milestone in India’s naval modernization and sel...
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Posted on: August 10, 2025
In a major diplomatic development, President Donald Trump announced he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska. The high-stakes summit will focus on nego...
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Posted on: August 09, 2025
In a historic breakthrough, Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a U.S.-mediated peace agreement aimed at ending decades of hostilities over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The accord, finalize...
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Posted on: August 09, 2025
Israel's plan to take over Gaza City in its war against Hamas has sparked defiance among Palestinians and criticism from Israelis, as fears mount for civilian safety amid worsening humanitarian con...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: August 08, 2025
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk remarked that the Russian invasion of Ukraine could become “frozen” soon—without formal peace—following talks with President Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, preparations for...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: August 08, 2025
August 8 was the deadline Trump set for Russia to agree to peace—or face sweeping secondary sanctions, including penalties for nations buying Russian oil. Despite time elapsed, no ceasefire or comm...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: August 08, 2025
Indications are emerging that Russian President Vladimir Putin may have been the one to initiate the offer for high-level talks, signaling a potential shift in the geopolitical landscape. Sources c...
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Posted on: August 07, 2025
Russia has begun deploying troops into Belarus ahead of the planned Zapad‑2025 military exercises, a large-scale joint operation that has already sparked concerns among neighboring NATO countries. ...
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Posted on: August 06, 2025
Israel has approved a full occupation plan of Gaza to secure the release of the remaining 20 hostages. Netanyahu is requesting Red Cross assistance amid humanitarian concerns. Hamas has released tr...
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Posted on: August 05, 2025
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow this week for high-stakes talks, just days before President Trump’s Friday deadline for a ceasefire agreement. The visit underscores mounting pres...
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Posted on: August 04, 2025
The long-standing tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda have sharply escalated in 2025, with the M23 rebel group launching a sweeping offensive across the eastern ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: August 04, 2025
Senior U.S. officials, including former White House adviser Stephen Miller, have voiced sharp criticism of India for continuing to import Russian oil amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The officials ...
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Posted on: August 03, 2025
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Ambassador Mike Huckabee made a high-profile visit to a humanitarian distribution site in Rafah, Gaza, as diplomatic efforts intensify to finalize a new interna...
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Posted on: August 02, 2025
In a bold escalation amid growing tensions with Moscow, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of two nuclear-powered submarines near Russian territorial waters. The strategic move ...
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Posted on: August 01, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for direct peace talks with Vladimir Putin, following a deadly missile attack on Kyiv that killed 31 people, including five children and injured over ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: August 01, 2025
Ukraine’s parliament reversed prior reforms by restoring the independence of two anti-corruption agencies after mass protests. President Zelenskyy promptly signed the measure, which was welcomed in...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 31, 2025
Australia’s government is reportedly weighing formal recognition of a Palestinian state—joining Canada, France, and the UK—conditional on Hamas’s exclusion and demilitarization. Domestic debates co...
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Posted on: July 31, 2025
At a UN conference, multiple nations—including the EU, Turkey, and Arab League—endorsed a declaration supporting a two‑state approach to the Israeli‑Palestinian conflict amid dire humanitarian cond...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 31, 2025
In the early hours of July 31, Russia unleashed one of its most extensive missile and drone assaults on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least six civilians—including a 6-year-old boy—and injuri...
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Posted on: July 31, 2025
The United Kingdom has announced it will officially recognize a Palestinian state by September 2025 unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza, allows unrestricted humanitarian aid, and commits to...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 30, 2025
In a tentative move toward easing trade tensions, China and the United States have agreed to extend a pause on new tariffs for an additional 90 days, following a fresh round of high-level negotiati...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 30, 2025
A UN-backed food security group (IPC) warns that Gaza is entering a “worst‑case scenario of famine,” with widespread starvation, malnutrition, and disease. The agency emphasizes that only fully uno...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 29, 2025
At least 25 civilians were killed and around 100 injured in Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian targets including a prison in Zaporizhzhia and a hospital in Kamianske. These attacks came shortly after ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 29, 2025
At a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, President Trump slashed his previous 50‑day deadline, demanding Russia negotiate within 10–12 days or face secondary sanctions. Europea...
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Posted on: July 28, 2025
A framework agreement introduces a 15% tariff on most EU exports to the US, paired with €600 billion in EU investment and 750 billion USD in US-bound EU energy purchases through 2028. Markets broad...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 28, 2025
In recent days, Russian forces have escalated their attacks on Ukraine, launching a wave of combined missile and drone strikes primarily targeting Kharkiv and Dnipro oblasts. According to the Insti...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 28, 2025
Since July 24, military clashes on the border have killed around 32 people and displaced up to 200,000, prompting emergency peace talks to be held in Kuala Lumpur with mediation by Malaysia and the...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 28, 2025
On the anniversary of the Korean War armistice, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un intensified his anti-U.S. rhetoric and reaffirmed Pyongyang’s growing military and political alliance with Russia. In...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 27, 2025
With a critical tariff deadline looming (August 7), U.S. and EU negotiators are racing to avoid new double-digit tariffs on over $90 billion in trade. A deal modeled on recent U.S.–Japan terms is n...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 27, 2025
Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand have sharply escalated since July 24, as a renewed border conflict near the historic Preah Vihear Temple has led to dozens of casualties and the displacement ...
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Posted on: July 27, 2025
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia intensified into heavy artillery exchanges, marking the worst border clashes in over a decade and resulting in at least 16–14 confirmed deaths. The violence c...
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Posted on: July 25, 2025
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 37%, marking the lowest point of his second term, according to a new Gallup poll conducted in July 2025. The decline is most pronounced among ...
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Posted on: July 25, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced France’s intention to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations, a move that has drawn fierce condemnation from Israeli leaders and widespre...
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Posted on: July 25, 2025
The accusation that Russia is conscripting abducted Ukrainian teenagers into its military forces represents one of the most alarming claims of human rights abuse in the ongoing war. Ukrainian offic...
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Posted on: July 25, 2025
Expert Stephen Rapp warns of escalating state-sanctioned repression in Iran, including a rising rate of executions under dubious charges like “enmity against God.” He calls on democratic government...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 24, 2025
The China–EU Summit in Beijing, held to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union, was a high-stakes engagement marked by both ceremonial gestures and strate...
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Posted on: July 24, 2025
Stocks in Europe and Asia surged after U.S. trade agreements with Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia, as well as a near-finalized 15% tariff compromise with the EU. Tech earnings continue to out...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 24, 2025
Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, has steadily emerged as one of the most influential—and controversial—figures in Ukraine's wartime government. Often described as Zele...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 24, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the UK to sign a major Free Trade Agreement with PM Keir Starmer, promising a boost in bilateral trade, investment, and jobs.
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 24, 2025
The U.S. State Department cleared $322 million in weapons sales to bolster Ukraine’s air-defense and armored capabilities—amid shifting U.S. policy since the re-election of President Trump.
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 24, 2025
A Kremlin-aligned newspaper has begun publicizing potential nuclear scenarios as early as this decade, warning Western nations of possible Russian countermeasures—escalating geopolitical tensions.<
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 24, 2025
Mass protests erupted across Ukraine after President Zelenskiy signed a law that curtails the independence of key anti-corruption agencies (NABU and SAPO). Thousands took to the streets, prompting ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 24, 2025
Over 100 humanitarian groups warn of mass starvation in Gaza—describing "chaos, famine, death"—amid continued IDF strikes and tight blockade.
Hamas responds to a ceasefire proposal with dem...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 23, 2025
On July 23, the third round of Ukraine–Russia ceasefire talks commenced in Istanbul, marking another attempt to ease the ongoing conflict. The primary focus of this round is the exchange of prisone...
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Posted on: July 23, 2025
As of July 22, 2025, the UK government has officially tightened immigration rules by implementing higher skill and salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas. This policy shift is part of a broader...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 22, 2025
Former U.S. President Trump traveled to Scotland for a high-profile visit to Aberdeen. UK Prime Minister Starmer plans to press him on reducing tariffs on British steel and Scotch whisky. The trip ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 20, 2025
The IMF is set to adjust its 2025 global growth forecast upward slightly—but warned that persistent trade tensions pose major risks. Emerging economies remain under pressure as global inflation eas...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 18, 2025
At the end of June, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda reached a historic peace agreement after years of violent conflict. The deal, mediated by the United States, aims to end hostil...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 17, 2025
In the early hours of July 17, 2025, Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults against Ukraine to date, deploying 426 Shahed drones and 24 missiles in a coordinated overnight attack. The s...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 17, 2025
On July 16, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister confirmed Kyiv is “ready for peace talks anytime,” while urging stronger EU sanctions, despite Russian claims that Ukraine was stalling.
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 16, 2025
Clashes erupted in southern Syria (Suwayda, Daraa), involving Druze, Bedouin militias, and Syrian government forces. A fragile ceasefire was reached mid-July, with reports of civilian massacres and...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 15, 2025
On July 15, Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's Hudaydah port, targeting Houthi missile/drone infrastructure. The strikes rendered multiple berths unusable.
The Houthis have meanwhile escalated ...
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Posted on: July 15, 2025
On July 15, Iran warned it may boost uranium enrichment from 60% to weapons-grade 90%, doubling down against looming “snapback” sanctions. Meanwhile, US and Israeli airstrikes have reportedly degra...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 15, 2025
On July 14, 2025, former President Trump publicly demanded that Russia agree to a ceasefire within 50 days—i.e., by September 2, 2025—or face severe sanctions, including 100 % tariffs on Russian ex...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 14, 2025
Health officials report over 200 Palestinians killed within three days, pushing the total death toll to more than 58,000.
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 14, 2025
President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new tariff policy imposing up to 30% duties on imports from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1. The announcement comes amid growing concer...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 14, 2025
On July 13, violent confrontations between Druze and Bedouin groups in southern Syria’s Suwayda region resulted in at least 60 fatalities. This marks a significant escalation in ongoing civil strif
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 13, 2025
On July 11, an Israeli airstrike in Deir al‑Balah killed at least 16 Palestinians—including eight children—who were waiting for nutritional supplements at a clinic. Hospitals in Gaza are in dire co...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 11, 2025
Ukraine is enduring its deadliest phase of the war since April 2022, as Russian forces escalate their use of drones and missiles in a brutal summer offensive. The renewed wave of attacks has killed...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 11, 2025
On July 10, doctors in Gaza warned that hospitals are on the brink of collapse due to fuel shortages—intensive-care units and oxygen supplies are failing, risking the hospital system becoming “a gr...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 10, 2025
The BRICS summit in Rio (July 6–7) saw member nations, including China and Brazil, pledge closer cooperation and propose UN-led global AI regulations. India was chosen to chair the next summit in 2...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 10, 2025
In a high-stakes diplomatic effort, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met twice with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House this week, seeking to break deadlock in negotiations for ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 09, 2025
In the wake of a massive Russian drone barrage on Ukrainian cities, former President Donald Trump, now the Republican presidential nominee, pledged to significantly increase military support for Ky...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: July 09, 2025
Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, announced a 25% tariff plan targeting countries that support the BRICS economic bloc or conduct major trade in yuan or rubles.
Global trade...
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Posted on: July 08, 2025
President Trump announced the resumption of U.S. military aid to Ukraine after a brief Pentagon pause. Kyiv emphasized the need for predictability in aid delivery.
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Posted on: July 08, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a landmark state visit to the United Kingdom, marking a pivotal moment in the effort to reset and strengthen Franco-British relations in the post-Br...
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Posted on: July 07, 2025
Lancet-published research warns that halting USAID could result in 14 million additional deaths by 2030, posing humanitarian risks.
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Posted on: July 04, 2025
In a lengthy phone call with Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin stressed that while Russia wants negotiations, it will not compromise on ending what it perceives as deep-rooted NATO threats from Ukraine.
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Posted on: July 04, 2025
On July 2, the U.S. Senate narrowly approved sweeping tax cuts and deep social program cuts, also authorizing expanded immigration enforcement. Vice President Vance cast the tiebreaking vote. The H...
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Posted on: July 03, 2025
Hamas is currently reviewing a new ceasefire proposal presented by mediators Egypt and Qatar, which aims to end nearly nine months of devastating conflict in the Gaza Strip. The proposal includes a...
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Posted on: July 03, 2025
Washington has temporarily halted shipments of critical long-range munitions—Patriot air-defense missiles, artillery shells, GMLRS rockets, Hellfires—citing low stocks. Ukrainian officials warn thi...
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Posted on: July 02, 2025
Major Foreign Policy Shift and Domestic Budget Fight Ahead of 2026 Elections
Former President Donald Trump, now back in office, has lifted U.S. sanctions on Syria, reversing years of bipart...
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Posted on: July 01, 2025
Dozens of Russian Officers Reportedly Killed in Precision Strike
Ukrainian forces reportedly deployed British-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles to target a high-level Russian command base i...
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Posted on: July 01, 2025
Ukraine Targets Industrial Sites Over 1,300 km Inside Russian Territory
In a bold escalation, Ukraine launched a long-range drone strike on a facility in Izhevsk, located over 1,300 kilomet...
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Posted on: July 01, 2025
On June 29, Russia unleashed its largest-ever aerial attack since 2022—deploying 537 threats (477 drones and 60 missiles) across multiple regions including Kyiv, Lviv, Kherson, Kharkiv, and Donetsk...
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Posted on: June 30, 2025
The Republican-led U.S. Senate narrowly approved a procedural vote (51–49) to move forward with President Trump’s expansive tax‑cut & spending package—dubbed the “big beautiful bill.” Key features ...
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Posted on: June 29, 2025
On June 25, Ukraine and the Council of Europe signed an agreement to establish a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression, aimed at prosecuting high-level Russian officials for crimes of aggres...
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Posted on: June 26, 2025
A dramatic tit-for-tat procession unfolded: Israel bombed Iranian nuclear and military sites starting mid-June, while Iran launched waves of missiles and drones into Israel—including strikes on Tel...
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Posted on: June 26, 2025
Leaders gathered to reaffirm commitments: urging members to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP, backing Ukraine, and discussing Indo-Pacific partnerships. Trump received praise from Dutch PM Rutte...
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Posted on: June 25, 2025
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed that a Royal Air Force (RAF) evacuation flight successfully airlifted 63 British nationals from Israel to Cyprus on June 23, amid escalating regional tens...
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Posted on: June 24, 2025
Reports indicate that Donald Trump claimed Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire following airstrikes, with Iran retaliating by targeting the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Fortunately, no A...
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Posted on: June 24, 2025
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has issued a stark warning to Tehran, stating that any attempt by Iran to close the vital Strait of Hormuz would amount to “an act of monumental self-harm.” The com...
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Posted on: June 23, 2025
Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy's top aide, revealed progress on Ukraine's domestically produced Sapsan ballistic missile and pledged further "surprises" targeting Russia. He emphasized Ukraine’s need for...
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Posted on: June 23, 2025
President Zelenskyy traveled to London on June 23, meeting King Charles III, PM Keir Starmer, parliamentary leaders, and think-tank experts at Chatham House to deepen defence collaboration and bols...
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Posted on: June 23, 2025
Ukraine and European officials caution that Russia may exploit the Middle East conflict to conduct hybrid attacks (e.g., cyber or sabotage) against Europe, especially NATO's eastern flank. Estonia'...
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Posted on: June 23, 2025
Iran reportedly launched missile attacks across Israel—one hitting Soroka Hospital in Beersheba—after Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities in Bushehr, Natanz, Isfahan, and Khondab...
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Posted on: June 20, 2025
Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm over a dramatic surge—up to 700%—in Iranian cyberattacks targeting Israel in recent weeks. This escalation follows heightened tensions in the Middle Eas...
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Posted on: June 18, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly departed the G7 summit in Canada on June 16, citing escalating Iran–Israel hostilities as the reason. His early exit underscored the summit’s shift in focus fro...
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Posted on: June 17, 2025
On the night of June 16–17, 2025, Kyiv endured one of the largest assaults since 2022—175 drones, over 14 cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles – targeting 27 sites, including residential buildin...
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Posted on: June 17, 2025
Heads of state are set to convene in The Hague on June 24–25 for a critical NATO summit—focusing on bolstering defense, increasing military budgets, and reinforcing support for Ukraine under new Se...
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Posted on: June 16, 2025
Held this week in Canada, the G7 talks originally planned for trade and Ukraine turned focus to de‑escalating the Israel‑Iran crisis. Leaders are coordinating diplomatic and economic responses.
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Posted on: June 16, 2025
The longstanding tensions between Israel and Iran erupted into direct military confrontation on June 13 with the launch of Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion,” a major air assault targeting nuclear an...
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Posted on: June 16, 2025
Brent crude prices jumped over 10%, reaching nearly $74 a barrel—the sharpest one-day swing since April 2023—due to Middle East supply threat.
Market ripple effects: airline stocks plunged,...
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Posted on: June 14, 2025
The World Bank downgraded global 2025 growth to 2.3%, prompting warnings about stagnation and diminished living standards.
Trade friction—driven largely by U.S. tariffs—and geopolitical str...
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Posted on: June 14, 2025
Israel conducted a massive airstrike on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, including hitting the Revolutionary Guard leadership and uranium enrichment sites. This unprecedented operation—feat...
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Posted on: June 13, 2025
A senior Ukrainian lawmaker warned recent U.S. defense budget cuts will “create more casualties” and “play into Russia’s hands,” stressing how diminished Western aid could undermine Ukraine’s resil...
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Posted on: June 12, 2025
Overnight, Russia launched a major drone attack across Ukraine, including a concentrated barrage on Kharkiv—17 drones struck residential zones, killing at least 3–6 civilians and injuring over 60, ...
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Posted on: June 12, 2025
The trilateral AUKUS security pact—linking Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States—is now undergoing a significant review by the U.S. Department of Defense, raising questions about its...
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Posted on: June 12, 2025
Asif William Rahman, a former CIA analyst, received a 37-month prison sentence for leaking top-secret documents detailing Israel’s planned military actions against Iran. The leaks forced Israel to ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: June 11, 2025
On June 11, India’s central bank made its largest rate cut in five years, signaling a major shift toward stronger economic stimulus. Aiming for 7–8% growth, the RBI weighed inflation vs. long-term ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: June 11, 2025
Officials from the US and China have agreed in principle to a new framework aimed at reviving a missed trade ceasefire. This deal, announced after high-level talks in London, seeks to ease tariffs—...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: June 10, 2025
Overnight on June 9, Ukraine reported one of the largest bombardments since the war began: nearly 500 drones and missiles launched by Russian forces.
Additionally, Ukraine’s General Staff r...
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Posted on: June 10, 2025
On June 8, 2025, downtown Los Angeles became the epicenter of a rapidly escalating national crisis after federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conducted a large-scale operation...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: June 09, 2025
High-level trade talks between the U.S. and China are scheduled today (Monday, June 9) in London, following a recent phone call between President Trump and Xi Jinping. The discussions aim to addres...
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Posted on: June 09, 2025
Russia says a tank division has reached the western border of Donetsk and is pushing further into new Ukrainian territory. This marks a significant escalation and may signal a new phase in the war ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: June 09, 2025
Leaders will gather in Kananaskis, Alberta, to mark the 50th G7 summit, focusing on global issues like the Ukraine conflict and trade tensions. Other notable events include U.S. Army’s 250th annive...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: June 08, 2025
May’s U.S. jobs report showed 139,000 new roles—slightly above expectations but below trend—with annual wage growth at 3.9%. In response, President Trump is urging the Fed to enact a 1% rate cut to...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: June 06, 2025
A highly publicized feud between tech billionaire Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump has roiled financial markets, triggered a dramatic sell-off in Tesla shares, and ignited political and ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: June 06, 2025
President Trump signed an executive order doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%. The UK secured a temporary exemption, while trade talks between the U.S. and EU advanced, with both ...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: June 05, 2025
At the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in Brussels, the UK pledged 100,000 drones as part of a £350 million aid package. Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed allies' willingness...
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Posted on: June 05, 2025
On June 4, President Trump signed an executive order banning entry into the United States from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, My...
Author: Global Ripple
Posted on: June 04, 2025
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...
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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
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stated that his country is committing war crimes amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. More Palestinians were killed while seeking aid, highlighting the human...
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Posted on: June 03, 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
Author: Global Ripple
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...
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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...
Author: Global Ripple
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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