(CARACAS, VENEZUELA) – The recent seizure of Venezuelan oil by US authorities has drawn significant international attention and criticism. Reports indicate that between 30 and 50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude, valued at approximately $3 billion US, were taken from tankers operating under Venezuelan jurisdiction. The operation involved US NavyContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled a Russian assault aimed at breaking through defensive positions, capturing a Russian soldier and seizing military equipment that Ukrainian officials say will provide valuable intelligence on Russian tactics. The engagement involved units of the 401st Separate Special Battalion, according to Ukrainian militaryContinue Reading
(MOSCOW, RUSSIAN FEDERATION) – Russia recorded the highest level of internet shutdowns in the world in 2025, according to an annual global assessment by Top10VPN, highlighting the growing scale of digital censorship under the rule of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The study found that Russia experienced 37,166 hours of internetContinue Reading
(ABDANAN, ILAM PROVINCE, IRAN) – A wave of dramatic claims circulating on social media and opposition platforms has portrayed the town of Abdanan in western Iran as a focal point of intensifying unrest, with reports alleging that police officers and elements of the armed forces have sided with protesters.Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Lawmakers in South Sudan have raised fresh concerns over unpaid salaries for civil servants and organised forces, warning that continued delays are placing strain on households, commercial banks, and overall economic confidence. Boutrus Alison Magaya, Member of Parliament for Maridi County in Western Equatoria State, told theContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON DC) – South Sudan has again been placed under the highest United States travel warning, a move that reflects ongoing security concerns and continues to shape perceptions among investors, aid agencies, and international partners operating in the country. The United States Department of State has issued a Level FourContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON DC) – South Sudan is facing renewed economic and humanitarian pressure after the United States suspended parts of its foreign assistance, citing concerns over diversion and misuse of aid. The move has raised fresh uncertainty for relief operations and market stability in a country that relies heavily on externalContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – Uganda’s record export performance in 2025 is having direct implications for South Sudan, one of its key regional trading partners and an important destination for Ugandan goods. Uganda’s total exports reached 46 trillion Uganda shillings, equal to about 12.7 billion United States dollars. At the current market exchangeContinue Reading
(POKROVSK, DONETSK) – Despite assertions from the Kremlin at the end of 2025 regarding the total capture of the fortress city of Pokrovsk, recent tactical developments on the ground indicate that Ukrainian forces maintain a significant presence and continue to inflict heavy losses on the invaders. On 6 JanuaryContinue Reading
(KASTAMONU, TURKEY) – A Russian shadow fleet oil tanker named Elbus was targeted and struck by a Ukrainian drone while navigating the Black Sea. The vessel was positioned approximately 30 miles off the Turkish coast near the Kastamonu district when the attack occurred. This strike marks a significant escalation inContinue Reading
