Mali Removes French Colonial History from Schools to Reclaim National Identity
Mali takes one of its most assertive steps yet toward cultural and political sovereignty by cutting French colonial history from...
Iraq Increases Male Control Over Marriage, Divorce, and Custody
Iraq’s parliament pushed through major amendments to the Personal Status Law in early 2025, triggering one of the most intense...
North Korea Makes Russian Mandatory in Schools
In late November 2025, a senior Russian official announced a quiet but consequential change in the education system of the...
Saudi Crown Prince Rejects Abraham Accords — What It Means for the Middle East
In November 2025, during a high‑profile meeting with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman effectively blocked...
Burkina Faso Surges 43% Under Traoré’s Economic Reforms
Burkina Faso’s economy has captured international attention, with nominal GDP rising from $18.8 billion in 2022 to an estimated $26.9 billion by...
Newly declassified U.S. documents show that the Dalai Lama was on CIA payroll
Newly declassified U.S. documents confirm a covert financial link between the Dalai Lama and the Central Intelligence Agency during the...
Kazakhstan Joins Abraham Accords Signaling a Shift in Central Asian Diplomacy
Kazakhstan’s formal accession to the Abraham Accords in 2025 marks a significant moment in both Central Asian and Middle Eastern...
China Now Holds the Largest Foreign Exchange Reserves — What It Means for the Global Economy
China has officially cemented its position as the world’s largest holder of foreign exchange reserves, with total holdings reaching approximately...
Sheikh Hasina’s Death Sentence Explained
Bangladesh is entering a fraught new political chapter. On 17 November 2025, the country’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT‑1) pronounced a...
Saudi Crown Prince MBS and Jeffrey Epstein: Uncovering a Hidden Elite Network
Newly reported documents allege that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) sent luxurious gifts, including a tent, carpets, and...
