Introduction: Controversy Surrounds Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s Return to the UK Egyptian-British human rights activist and writer Alaa Abd El-Fattah returned to the United Kingdom in December 2025 after 12 years of imprisonment in Egypt. Upon his return, decade-old tweets resurfaced, prompting right-wing politicians and commentators to demand that Abd El-Fattah be stripped of his British

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Introduction: Hamas Confirms Key Leadership Losses Hamas, the Palestinian political and militant organization, has officially confirmed the deaths of Abu Obeida, spokesperson of its armed wing the al-Qassam Brigades, and Mohammed Sinwar, the group’s former leader in Gaza. The announcement marks the first public acknowledgment of the deaths of these high-profile figures during the ongoing

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Introduction: China Hosts Crucial Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Talks Thailand and Cambodia have taken steps to consolidate a fragile ceasefire after weeks of deadly fighting along their shared border. The two countries’ foreign ministers met in Yunnan province, southwestern China, for a two-day negotiation facilitated by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The talks aimed to restore peace,

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Introduction: A Year of Crises in Trump’s Second Term The year 2025 marked an unprecedented start to Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States. From the very first day in office, Trump characterized his administration as a response to multiple, overlapping crises—ranging from migration and trade to narcotics and national security threats.

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Multiple protests have erupted in Tehran as Iranians face worsening economic conditions, a collapsing currency, energy shortages, a severe water crisis, and deadly pollution. Business owners closed shops in downtown areas, while demonstrators chanted slogans against economic mismanagement, highlighting growing public frustration. Tehran Protests Triggered by Economic Crisis Protests began near major tech and mobile

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Myanmar’s main pro-military party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), has claimed a sweeping lead in the first phase of elections organised by the country’s military rulers. Critics argue that the tightly controlled vote is designed to consolidate the military’s grip on power, raising concerns over democracy and human rights. First Phase of Voting

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Iraq’s newly elected Council of Representatives held its first session on Monday, marking a crucial step in forming the country’s next government. Haybat al-Halbousi, from the Taqaddum (Progress) Party, was elected as speaker of parliament, receiving 208 votes, decisively beating two rivals who received 66 and 9 votes, respectively. Al-Halbousi’s Victory and Political Background Al-Halbousi’s

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US President Donald Trump has issued stern warnings to Hamas and Iran, threatening swift and severe action if Hamas fails to disarm and if Iran attempts to rebuild its nuclear program. The statements were made following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Trump Emphasizes Hamas Disarmament During

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Pro-Palestine activists staged a dramatic protest at the United Kingdom’s Labour Party offices in London, covering the buildings in red paint and breaking windows in solidarity with prisoners currently on hunger strike in British jails. The demonstration was organized by the group Justice for the Hunger Strikers, which condemned the UK government for failing to

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected claims by Russia that Ukrainian forces launched a drone strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Novgorod. The allegations, made by Russian officials, come amid ongoing peace negotiations and continued fighting in eastern and southern Ukraine. Russia Alleges Ukrainian Drone Attack on Novgorod On Monday, Russian Foreign

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