July 1, 2025
Current Affairs

Which ICC Member Countries Could Netanyahu and Gallant Face Arrest In?

Over 120 countries that are part of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are now legally required to enforce arrest warrants. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant have been issued arrest warrants by the ICC for alleged war crimes in Gaza, making them fugitives from justice. Although Israel does not […]

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Russia’s Deployment of a Nuclear-Capable Missile Marks a Shift from Cold War Deterrence Doctrine

Russia’s deployment of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile on Thursday has escalated the Ukraine conflict to new heights, marking a pivotal and potentially perilous moment in its confrontation with the West. The use of a ballistic missile equipped with multiple warheads, or MIRVs (Multiple Independently Targeted Reentry Vehicles), for offensive combat departs starkly from Cold War-era […]

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Why Biden’s Shift Now Allows Ukraine to Use US Missiles Against Russia

President Joe Biden has long been a staunch supporter of Ukraine in its fight against Russia, providing significant military and economic aid throughout the war. Yet, one key issue remained unresolved: the use of US-provided long-range missiles, specifically the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), on Russian territory. Despite warnings from Moscow, which warned that using […]

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ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu and Gallant, Hamas’s Deif

In a significant and highly controversial move, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for several key figures involved in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, including Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammad Deif. This development escalates the already intense international scrutiny over the conduct […]

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Ukraine Claims Russia Fired Intercontinental Missile in First Attack of Its Kind During the War

Ukraine has reported that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) overnight, targeting the city of Dnipro in central-eastern Ukraine. If confirmed, this marks the first time Moscow has used such a missile during the ongoing war. In a statement posted Thursday on Telegram, Ukraine’s Air Force did not specify the exact type of missile […]

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Russia Responds to Ukraine’s Strike with U.S. Long-Range Missiles

Russia launched a wave of missile strikes on Ukraine Thursday, marking its first major retaliation for Ukraine’s attack earlier in the week on a military facility in Russia’s Bryansk region. The Ukrainian assault involved the use of American-made ATACMS missiles, which President Joe Biden had authorized just two days earlier, permitting Ukrainian forces to strike […]

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Russia Launches ICBM in Major Airstrike on Ukraine’s Industrial Heartland

On Thursday morning, November 21, a Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) struck the central-eastern city of Dnipro, injuring at least two individuals. This attack marks the first use of a nuclear-capable weapon in the ongoing 1,000-day war. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the missile strike, which resulted in damage to an industrial facility and the […]

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Texas Offers Trump Land on US-Mexico Border for Possible Large-Scale Deportations

Texas has offered a plot of rural ranchland along the U.S.-Mexico border as a potential staging area for mass deportations under President-elect Donald Trump. Texas purchased the land last month in rural Starr County within the Rio Grande Valley. Republican Dawn Buckingham, the Texas Land Commissioner, extended the offer in a letter dated Nov. 14 […]

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Biden Urged to Leverage Clemency Powers to Address US Mass Incarceration Crisis

Over 60 members of Congress have urged President Joe Biden to use his presidential clemency powers to address the ongoing crisis of mass incarceration in the United States, calling for a focus on reuniting families, correcting unjust sentencing policies, and tackling what they described as a deeply entrenched issue that is “eroding the soul of […]

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FEMA Chief Raises Concerns About Disaster Funding After Back-to-Back Hurricanes

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing a serious funding shortage following the devastation caused by back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, and the agency’s head, Deanne Criswell, warned that this could hinder the government’s ability to respond to future disasters. During a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Criswell revealed that FEMA’s disaster relief fund — […]

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