by Temitope Oladeji 10/4/2025 Russia continues its territorial advances in Ukraine slowly but significantly, according to two independent assessments, calling attention to a continued decline in momentum compared to how their advances began in 2024. The findings revealed that Moscow and Kyiv aim to bolster their bargaining positions during United States-brokered negotiations to end the… Continue reading Russia’s Military Advances in Ukraine Losing Momentum, Reports Show
Category: World Politics
Netanyahu Condemns Israeli Air Force Reservists Opposing Gaza War
by Temitope Oladeji 10/4/2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rushed to criticize approximately 1,000 current and former Israeli Air Force reservists who signed a letter demanding an end to the ongoing war in Gaza. The Israeli Prime Minister described the signatories as a “marginal and extremist group.” Netanyahu voiced full support for their dismissal… Continue reading Netanyahu Condemns Israeli Air Force Reservists Opposing Gaza War
Zelenskyy Confirms Ukrainian Military Operations Inside Russia’s Belgorod Region
by Temitope Oladeji 8/4/2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has, for the first time, publicly confirmed that Ukrainian troops are conducting operations within Russia’s Belgorod region to safeguard Ukrainian towns along the border. Zelensky disclosed this during his nightly video address on Monday, the Ukrainian president said that Ukrainian forces remain active in parts of Russia’s… Continue reading Zelenskyy Confirms Ukrainian Military Operations Inside Russia’s Belgorod Region
South Korea Fires Warning Shots After North Korean Troop Incursion Across Border
by Temitope Oladeji 8/4/2025 South Korea’s military disclosed firing warning shots on Tuesday after approximately 10 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the heavily fortified border separating the two countries. The incursion marks the second such incident in less than a year, reflecting heightened tensions between South Korea and North Korea. According to South Korea’s Joint… Continue reading South Korea Fires Warning Shots After North Korean Troop Incursion Across Border
Spain to Allocate Additional €2.08 Billion to Defence Amid NATO Pressure
by Temitope Oladeji 8/4/2025 Spain will channel an extra €2.08 billion ($2.28 billion) into its defence budget this year by reallocating funds to procurement contracts under the Ministry of Defence, the Spanish government announced on Tuesday. The move comes amid mounting pressure from United States President Donald Trump urging NATO member states to meet the… Continue reading Spain to Allocate Additional €2.08 Billion to Defence Amid NATO Pressure
Russia Claims Recapture of Final Ukrainian-Held Village in Kursk Region
by Temitope Oladeji 8/4/2025 Russia’s military announced on Tuesday that its forces have regained control of Guyevo, one of the last remaining villages in the Kursk region previously held by Ukrainian troops. The village, located near the Ukrainian border and just south of the town of Sudha, which was recaptured by Russian forces last month,… Continue reading Russia Claims Recapture of Final Ukrainian-Held Village in Kursk Region
Russian Missile Strike on Zelenskyy’s Hometown Kills 18, Including Nine Children
by Temitope Oladeji 5/4/2025 At least a total of 18 people have been killed in one of Russia’s deadliest missile attacks this year, after a residential area in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih was struck on Friday, according to local officials, among them are nine children. The city is the hometown of Ukrainian… Continue reading Russian Missile Strike on Zelenskyy’s Hometown Kills 18, Including Nine Children
China Strikes Back with Tariffs and Export Controls in Escalating Trade War with US
by Temitope Oladeji 4/4/2025 China has unveiled a series of retaliatory measures against the United States in response to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, intensifying an already escalating trade war. Among these countermeasures are additional tariffs of 34 percent on all US goods and stringent curbs on the export of key rare earth minerals.… Continue reading China Strikes Back with Tariffs and Export Controls in Escalating Trade War with US
South Korea’s Constitutional Court Removes President Yoon Suk-yeol Over Martial Law Declaration
by Temitope Oladeji 4/4/2024 South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously ruled to remove President Yoon Suk-yeol from office following his controversial declaration of martial law last year. Announcing the verdict on Friday morning, acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae systematically dismissed Yoon’s justifications for imposing martial law. Justice Moon stated that the president had overstepped his… Continue reading South Korea’s Constitutional Court Removes President Yoon Suk-yeol Over Martial Law Declaration
Israeli Air Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza Amid Intensified Military Offensive
by Temitope Oladeji 2/4/2025 Israeli air strikes have killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, as Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, announced plans to expand military operations and establish “security zones” within the enclave. The intensified offensive has led to mass casualties among Palestinian civilians, while health officials reported heavy civilian losses. At least 19 Palestinians,… Continue reading Israeli Air Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza Amid Intensified Military Offensive