Day: Dec 10, 2023
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The Evolving Dynamics of U.S. Influence: Is USA Turning to a Toothless Lion?
1–2 minutesIn the realm of international relations, the United States has long been synonymous with global influence, shaping decisions and consequences for nations that align or diverge from its interests. However, a nuanced examination reveals a changing landscape, prompting questions about the extent of U.S. influence in the contemporary world. Recent events in the Middle East…
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U.S. Vetoes UN Security Council’s Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas Conflict
1–2 minutesIn a crucial Security Council meeting on Friday, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the critical state of the Israel-Hamas conflict, stating, “we are at a breaking point.” Guterres urged the Security Council to advocate for an urgent humanitarian ceasefire, expressing deep concern for the people of Gaza who he said are “looking into the abyss.”…
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Belarusian Opposition Leader Announces Initiative to Issue Passports for Exiled Citizens
2–3 minutesBelarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to issue passports next year, aiming to alleviate travel challenges faced by many Belarusians compelled to live in exile. Tsikhanouskaya, declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election by external observers, found herself in exile after incumbent Alexander Lukashenko seized power. In an exclusive interview…
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Turkish President Erdogan Expresses Discontent with UN Security Council’s Role on World Human Rights Day
2–3 minutesTurkish President Erdogan, in a stark address at a World Human Rights Day event in Istanbul, has voiced his disillusionment with the UN Security Council, declaring, “We have lost our hope and expectation from the UN Security Council.” Erdogan’s remarks come in the wake of the Council’s inability to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and…
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US Veto on UN Gaza Ceasefire: A Controversial Move Sparks Global Criticism
2–3 minutesIn a recent interview with TRT World, former Prime Minister of Jordan, Awn al Khasawneh, condemned the United States’ rejection of a UN Security Council call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The move, labeled as an ‘abuse of the power of veto,’ has ignited a wave of global criticism and raised questions about…
