Protests Surge in Haiti over Calls to Oust PM
“I want Ariel to stand in front of my bullets, so they go through him,” the commander told a cheering group of protesters. “We’re the ones who have the support of the population.”
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Boycott in Hungarian Parliament over Sweden’s NATO Bid
Many Western leaders view Sweden and Finland as key elements of maintaining peace and power in the East and hold that their entrance to NATO is paramount in strengthening the region.
Read MoreDemocracy is on the Ballot Around the World
The spread of misinformation and manipulation through artificial intelligence and social media platforms, the suppression of opposition candidates, and unreliable elections have made the fate of democracy a paramount campaign issue all around the globe.
Read MoreOleg Kononenko Sets World Record for the Longest Time in Space
While Kononenko reflects on his incredible journey, the ISS remains a symbol of international cooperation between Russia and the United States’ dedication to science amidst tumultuous times.
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Three U.S. Soldiers Killed in Drone Attack in Jordan
The main concern now for the U.S. is how to appropriately respond. President Biden faces a plethora of converging political and military issues, as the Middle East continues to teeter on the edge of an even wider war.
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54th World Economic Forum Tackles Climate Change, AI
The 54th annual World Economic Forum occurred in Davos, Switzerland from January 16-19, providing a forum that aimed to “provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency, and accountability,” the organizers said and as reported by Sustainable Tech Partner. The goal was also to rebuild trust, generate new ideas, and create partnerships to advance solutions to challenges the world faces.
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Taiwan Elects Pro-Independent President Lai Ching-te
Now instead of calling for an independence movement, Lai has adopted the more nuanced view that Taiwan does not need to declare independence in order to be its own democratic state, according to The New York Times.
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Israel Resumes Bombardment of Gaza as Truce Collapses
“Civilians throughout Gaza face grave danger,” Guterres wrote in the letter. “Since the start of Israel’s military operation, more than 15,000 people have reportedly been killed, over 40 per cent of whom were children.”
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Hamas Releases Third Round of Hostages
This emphasizes the Palestinian goal in this ceasefire: to support the population through the transport of aid into the country. In return for this aid, Hamas agreed to release 50 Israeli hostages.
Read MoreAl-Shifa Under Attack: Israeli Aggression targets Gaza Hospital System
As Israeli forces advance their attacks on the hospital and surrounding areas, the international community has raised concerns for the sick, injured, and displaced. According to Al Jazeera, Israel’s total siege of the area has depraved over 650 patients, 500 medical staff, and approximately 5,000 to 7,000 displaced individuals sheltering in Al-Shifa of electricity and fuel.
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