Photo by Chris Van Houts It is hard to imagine it now with the site long since turned into farmland but when Napoleon Bonaparte was famously defeated by the Duke of Welling at Waterloo in 1815, the bitter conflict left a battlefield covered with thousands of corpses and badly injured soldiers. But what happened to…
Russia has significantly intensified its attacks on Ukraine, conducting one of the largest combined missile and drone strikes since the beginning of its aggressive invasion. On August 26 more than 230 aerial attack vehicles, including missiles and drones, were launched. Ukrainian air defence forces managed to destroy 102 missiles and 99 drones, showcasing resilience and…
Taiwan is an indispensible partner in global supply chains, producing more than 90 percent of the world’s high-end semiconductors and a significant portion of the advanced chips that are driving the AI revolution. Half of the world’s seaborne trade passes through the Taiwan Strait, making it a key international waterway, writes Lin Chia-lung. Yet even…
On 23 August Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Kyiv. The visit was timed to coincide with the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, marking an important moment in the relationship between the two countries. It is the first ever visit by an Indian government head to Ukraine since diplomatic relations were…
Photo by Wolfgang Weiser on Unsplash Recently, there has been an active spread of accusations against Ukraine regarding its involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline which occurred in September 2022. However, an analysis of all the available facts indicates that these accusations lack any basis and are part of a broader disinformation campaign conducted…
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader firmly supports Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and its intention to consider as a priority in future expansion plans the opening of a consulate in the city of Dakhla. President Abinader…
The Ukrainian military operation in the Kursk region, which commenced a week ago, is drawing significant international attention. It not only showcases the courage and determination of the Armed Forces of Ukraine but also signals to Western partners the urgent need to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons to defend its territory. Currently, Ukraine controls approximately…
Photo by Filippos Sdralias on Unsplash Wildfires continue to affect multiple European countries this summer. Wildfires fanned by strong winds raged in parts of Greece and the Balkans this week, burning forests and homes while forcing the evacuation of a resort town in Albania. The region has seen above-average temperatures and dry conditions…
In recent years, relations between Russia and the European Union have become markedly strained. Against the backdrop of tensions related to the annexation of Crimea, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and interference in electoral processes in a number of Western countries, the Kremlin has been actively developing a strategy to influence and undermine EU unity….
Photo by Zoltan Tasi on Unsplash A major campaign has been launched to restore Eurostar services in the south east of England to Belgium and the rest of mainland Europe. The recent election of a new government at Westminster has prompted leading figures in Kent to urge the UK Prime Minister Sir Keir…
