Tag: politics

  • Thai PM ousted

    Thailand’s Political Fault Line: The Court-Ordered Ouster of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra On August 29, 2025, Thailand’s Constitutional Court delivered a seismic verdict: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed from office for an ethics violation, ending her tenure after just over a year in power Reuters+1Financial Times. This decision amplifies the persistent political turbulence gripping…

  • Kyiv Under attack again

    “Europe’s Fury: A Landmark Russian Assault Strikes Kyiv—and Diplomatic Hopes” Late on August 28, 2025, Ukraine’s capital endured one of the fiercest and most devastating air assaults since the full-scale war began. Nearly 600 drones and over 30 missiles descended upon Kyiv, igniting widespread destruction across civilian areas and claiming dozens of lives. Among the…

  • Move on Gaza City to Start

    Preparations for a Move on Gaza City Have Started, Israel’s Military Says Israel’s military appears to have signaled the onset of a new phase in its long-running conflict with Hamas, focusing on a potential offensive against Gaza City. On August 20, 2025, Defense Minister Israel Katz approved a major military operation, codenamed Operation Gideon’s Chariots…

  • European Leaders Rally

    European Leaders Rally Round Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ahead of Trump Meeting.european-leaders-rally As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares for a high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, August 18, 2025, key European and NATO leaders are stepping forward to show solidarity. Their presence signals a united front aimed at safeguarding Ukraine’s negotiating position…

  • Trumps Tarrifs Pain

    Trump’s Broad Tariffs Go Into Effect — But Economic Pain Is Already Emerging On August 7, 2025, former President Donald Trump’s newest wave of sweeping import tariffs officially took effect—targeting more than 60 countries, including major trading partners such as the European Union, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Canada, India, Brazil, and Switzerland AP News+1The Washington Post.…

  • New Childrens Online Safety Rules

    We’re looking at further online safety rules, says minister On 13 July 2025, Labour’s Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander told the BBC the government is preparing to introduce further online safety measures to protect children—building on the existing Online Safety Act enacted in 2023. Here’s a deep dive into what this means, why it matters, and…