Author: News Desk

Cuba: The Cuban government has criticized the presence of a nuclear-powered submarine situated at the United States naval base in Guantanamo Bay, referring to it as a “provocative escalation.” According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the submarine arrived at Guantanamo Bay on Wednesday and remained there until Saturday. “The presence of the submarine makes it imperative to wonder what is the military reason behind this action in this peaceful region of the world, what target it is aiming at, and what is the strategic purpose it pursues”, the statement remarked. The ministry warned of the…

Switzerland: A recent scientific study has revealed that the searing heatwave that engulfed Europe last summer resulted in the deaths of more than 60,000 individuals, highlighting the lethal impact of rising global temperatures exacerbated by greenhouse gas emissions. In Europe’s hottest summer on record, alarm bells were sounded by EU statisticians in August 2022 as sweltering heat, prolonged droughts, and rampant fires engulfed the continent, leading to a significant increase in mortality rates. Public health experts then employed epidemiological models to determine the number of deaths attributed to the extreme temperatures. The study found that between May 30th and September…

France: An International Energy Agency (IEA) report has stated that the market for minerals essential to the clean energy transition experienced remarkable growth, reaching $320 billion in value last year. However, despite this expansion, the market still faces various challenges, including price volatility, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions. The IEA stated that the market for minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper witnessed a doubling in size between 2017 and 2022. This surge can be attributed to the widespread adoption of clean technologies such as solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. Lithium, nickel, and cobalt play critical roles in…

Australia: Prime Minister Mr. Anthony Albanese announced that Australia plans to deploy a surveillance aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force to Germany. The main objective of this deployment is to provide support to Ukraine by safeguarding crucial humanitarian and military supply routes. The chosen aircraft is the E-7A Wedgetail, renowned as one of Australia’s advanced platforms for early warning and airborne control. It will be stationed in Germany for a period of six months, accompanied by a contingent of approximately 100 crew members and support staff. Albanese shared this information during a press conference held in Berlin. “This is…

Iceland: A volcanic eruption in an uninhabited area of Iceland has unleashed streams of lava, causing small fires in the distance and thick smoke to billow into the air. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) has stated that there are no immediate risks to communities or infrastructure since the eruption occurred in an uninhabited area. However, the IMO has issued a warning against venturing near the eruption site due to the accumulation of dangerously high levels of volcanic gases. The IMO further cautioned that the wind could carry some of these hazardous gases northward, potentially affecting multiple areas, including the Icelandic…

London, UK: Turkey’s President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to back Sweden’s bid to join NATO, according to an announcement by NATO chief Mr. Jens Stoltenberg. Mr. Erdogan has pledged to forward Sweden’s application to the Turkish parliament and ensure its ratification. The decision comes after months of Turkey blocking Sweden’s application, citing concerns about hosting Kurdish militants. As a NATO member, Turkey holds veto power over new countries seeking to join the alliance. The Swedish Prime Minister Mr. Ulf Kristersson expressed his happiness calling it a “good day for Sweden.” US President Mr. Joe Biden welcomed Erdogan’s commitment…

United States: The United States has charged the head of a US think tank with being an agent of China as well as seeking to broker the sale of weapons and Iranian oil. According to a statement released by the Justice Department, federal prosecutors in New York charged Mr. Gal Luft, a citizen of the US and Israel, of engaging “in multiple, serious, criminal schemes.” The prosecutors said the 57-year-old “subverted forIAGSeign agent registration laws in the United States to seek to promote Chinese policies by acting through a former high-ranking US Government official.” “In addition, Mr. Luft acted as…

London, UK: Taylor Swift’s 2024 UK tour tickets have gone on sale, causing a frenzy among fans eager to secure their seats. The first batch of tickets was made available to those who pre-ordered Swift’s latest album, Midnights, with sales starting at 11:00 BST for London and Edinburgh shows. Unlike the US sale, which was plagued by technical issues, the UK ticket sales reportedly went smoothly. However, some fans took to social media to express frustration after being unexpectedly kicked out of the ticket queue by Ticketmaster. Swift’s European leg of the tour is set to begin in May 2024,…

Nigeria: Nigerian President Mr. Bola Tinubu has been appointed as the new chairman of the West African regional bloc ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) amidst a backdrop of escalating insecurity, including military coups and violent activities by armed groups in the region. This decision comes at a critical time when West Africa has witnessed six successful military coups since 2020, indicating a regression in its democratic progress and challenging its efforts to shed the reputation of being a “coup belt.” The transfer of chairmanship occurred following an attempted coup in Guinea-Bissau, where President Umaro Sissoco Embalo passed on…

Netherlands: Dutch Prime Minister Mr. Mark Rutte, known for his long tenure as the country’s leader, has announced that he would be leaving politics following a general election triggered by his government’s resignation. Mr. Rutte’s decision brings an end to his more than 13 years in power, during which he earned the nickname “Teflon Mark” due to his ability to evade scandals that plagued his various administrations. Speaking at a parliamentary debate called to discuss the collapse of his latest governing coalition, Rutte, who is 56 years old and leads the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), revealed his…