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Blinken's Kyiv Visit Overshadowed by Deadly Russian Attack
In a significant diplomatic move, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv, emphasizing the United States' support for Ukraine amidst its counteroffensive against Russia's invasion. However, the visit was marred by a tragic Russian attack that resulted in the death of at least 17 individuals. 
In a significant diplomatic move, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv, emphasizing the United States' support for Ukraine amidst its counteroffensive against Russia's invasion. However, the visit was marred by a tragic Russian attack that resulted in the death of at least 17 individuals. -
India's Name Change: A Move to Erase Colonial Imprints: A Shift from 'India' to 'Bharat'
Multiple Indian media outlets have reported that the Indian government, led by Prime Minister Modi, might formally propose changing the country's name from "India" to "Bharat" during a special parliamentary session scheduled for September 18-22. 
Multiple Indian media outlets have reported that the Indian government, led by Prime Minister Modi, might formally propose changing the country's name from "India" to "Bharat" during a special parliamentary session scheduled for September 18-22. -
UK Labels Wagner Group as Terrorist Organization Amidst Global Concerns
In a significant move, the UK government has officially designated the Wagner Group, a Russian state-funded private military company, as a terrorist organization. This decision comes in the wake of the group's alleged involvement in various international conflicts and its ties to the Russian government. 
In a significant move, the UK government has officially designated the Wagner Group, a Russian state-funded private military company, as a terrorist organization. This decision comes in the wake of the group's alleged involvement in various international conflicts and its ties to the Russian government. -
Kim Jong Un and Putin: A Strategic Meeting Amidst Ukraine Tensions
In a move that underscores the shifting geopolitical landscape, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is poised to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. The primary agenda? Discussing the provision of arms to Moscow for its ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as revealed by the United States. 
In a move that underscores the shifting geopolitical landscape, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is poised to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. The primary agenda? Discussing the provision of arms to Moscow for its ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as revealed by the United States. -
Gabon's New Dawn: Military Junta Leader Sworn in Amidst Global Scrutiny
In a series of events that have sent shockwaves through the African continent and the international community, Gabon's military junta leader, Gen. Brice Nguema, was officially sworn in as the interim president on Monday. This development comes on the heels of a coup that saw the ousting of President Ali Bongo Ondimba, effectively ending the Bongo family's decades-long grip on Gabonese politics. 
In a series of events that have sent shockwaves through the African continent and the international community, Gabon's military junta leader, Gen. Brice Nguema, was officially sworn in as the interim president on Monday. This development comes on the heels of a coup that saw the ousting of President Ali Bongo Ondimba, effectively ending the Bongo family's decades-long grip on Gabonese politics. -
Erdogan and Putin's Tense Talks: The Black Sea Grain Deal's Uncertain Future
In a pivotal move that underscores the complex interplay of geopolitics and commerce, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet, with the primary focus on reviving the Black Sea grain deal. This comes amidst a backdrop of rising tensions in the region, particularly concerning Ukraine. 
In a pivotal move that underscores the complex interplay of geopolitics and commerce, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet, with the primary focus on reviving the Black Sea grain deal. This comes amidst a backdrop of rising tensions in the region, particularly concerning Ukraine. -
Biden Expresses Disappointment Over Xi Jinping's Absence at G20 Summit
In a recent development, President Joe Biden voiced his disappointment regarding the anticipated absence of his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, at the forthcoming G20 summit scheduled to be hosted by India. The summit, slated for September 9-10 in New Delhi, was widely perceived as a potential platform for the two global leaders to convene, especially considering their previous meeting on the sidelines of the 2022 G20 summit in Indonesia. 
In a recent development, President Joe Biden voiced his disappointment regarding the anticipated absence of his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, at the forthcoming G20 summit scheduled to be hosted by India. The summit, slated for September 9-10 in New Delhi, was widely perceived as a potential platform for the two global leaders to convene, especially considering their previous meeting on the sidelines of the 2022 G20 summit in Indonesia. -
India Aims to Lead the "Global South" Ahead of G20 Summit
Rising Concept of the "Global South" Since the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the term "Global South" has gained traction, especially after 82 "Southern countries" declined to vote in favor of suspending Russia's membership in the UN Human Rights Council. 
Rising Concept of the "Global South" Since the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the term "Global South" has gained traction, especially after 82 "Southern countries" declined to vote in favor of suspending Russia's membership in the UN Human Rights Council. -
South Korea's Seafood Saga: Opposition Leader's Hunger Strike Amid Government's Push for Seafood Consumption
On August 31, Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the largest opposition party, the Democratic Party of Korea, announced a hunger strike in protest against the administration of President Yoon Seok-youl. One of Lee's grievances is the South Korean government's lack of opposition to Japan's nuclear wastewater discharge. 
On August 31, Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the largest opposition party, the Democratic Party of Korea, announced a hunger strike in protest against the administration of President Yoon Seok-youl. One of Lee's grievances is the South Korean government's lack of opposition to Japan's nuclear wastewater discharge. -
Gabon's Coup: Oil Prices Tick Up and France Faces Another African Dilemma
While Niger's political unrest had yet to settle, another Central African nation, Gabon, experienced a coup on August 30. President Bongo, who has been in power since 2009, was placed under house arrest. The military, under the banner of the "Transition and Restoration Committee," announced their takeover. While Niger's political unrest had yet to settle, another Central African nation, Gabon, experienced a coup on August 30. President Bongo, who has been in power since 2009, was placed under house arrest. The military, under the banner of the "Transition and Restoration Committee," announced their takeover.
