Author: Andrew Rogers

Cambodian and Thai leaders met in Malaysia Monday to seek a ceasefire after deadly clashes on their shared border entered a fifth day. The talks aim to stop violence that has killed at least 35 people and displaced over 260,000. The meeting took place at the official residence of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is chairing the regional group ASEAN. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai led the talks. U.S. and Chinese officials also attended as observers. Fighting began last Thursday after a land mine explosion wounded five Thai soldiers. Both sides blame…

Russia began direct commercial flights between Moscow and Pyongyang on Sunday, highlighting closer ties between the two countries. The first flight, operated by Russian airline Nordwind, departed from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport with more than 400 passengers on board. Russia’s Transport Ministry announced that one flight per month will run to meet growing demand. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently visited North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma beach resort. During his visit, he met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Lavrov said he plans to encourage Russian tourists to visit the new resort, which is a key part of North Korea’s tourism push.…

Independent MP Nicolette Boele, who narrowly won the Bradfield seat by 26 votes over the Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian, delivered her first speech in parliament on Monday. She expressed concern about Australia’s political future, highlighting a shift toward a more decentralised, people-focused democracy instead of a party-centred system. Boele emphasized that many Australians believe politicians struggle to address long-term, complex problems. She pointed out issues such as regulating online media, tackling climate change, controlling gambling, and improving housing affordability. According to her, these problems remain largely unaddressed because parliament lacks the necessary ambition to create meaningful change. She contrasted the…

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spent the weekend reconnecting with New Yorkers across the city’s five boroughs. His campaign stops included public housing cookouts in Harlem, bartending in Brooklyn, and joining the Colombian Day Parade in Queens. This hands-on approach is part of Cuomo’s renewed effort to win City Hall as an independent candidate. Cuomo’s weekend tour gave him a chance to hear directly from residents about their concerns. Many expressed worry about rising living costs and the challenges facing the city. Despite his recent 12-point loss to political newcomer Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary, Cuomo remains confident…

Nigeria is facing two major problems that affect its progress—unemployment and unreliable population data. These two challenges are closely connected and make it hard for the country to plan for services like jobs, education, and healthcare. In April 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) introduced a new way of calculating unemployment. After this change, the unemployment rate fell from 33.3 percent in late 2020 to 4.1 percent in the first quarter of 2023. The rate then changed slightly to 5.0 percent in the third quarter of 2023, 5.3 percent in the first quarter of 2024, and 4.3 percent in…

The recent military strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran have left a deep emotional impact on the Iranian community in Canada. At least 935 people were killed, and over 5,300 were injured. While a ceasefire is now in place, the violence has deeply affected Iranians living far from home. Many Iranian Canadians spent hours online during the conflict, checking for news and updates about loved ones back in Iran. For them, the war was not just a distant event. It was personal. Preliminary interviews with 30 Iranian activists in Canada reveal strong emotional responses to the conflict.…

Victorian MP Georgie Purcell and federal Labor MP Josh Burns have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple, who made their relationship public a little over a year ago, shared their happy news through a post on Instagram. In the photo, Burns and Purcell smiled together, holding a positive pregnancy test. They also posted a sonogram and revealed they are expecting a baby girl. Burns wrote in the caption, “Georgie and I are so excited to share with you that we’re expecting a baby girl in the very first few days of 2026.” Burns, 37, praised…

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. He also demanded the creation of a free and independent Palestinian state, stressing that justice and dignity for the Palestinian people are long overdue. Dar made these remarks at the United Nations Security Council’s open debate in New York. The session focused on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the status of Palestine. Pakistan chaired the meeting as part of its presidency of the Security Council for the month. Speaking to global leaders, Dar said that the world must…

Tulsi Gabbard, a former congresswoman, is making headlines again. In a recent press briefing at the White House, she accused former President Barack Obama and his team of orchestrating a political scheme during the 2016 election. Gabbard claimed they tried to stop Donald Trump from winning by using government intelligence tools against him. She presented what she called strong evidence of wrongdoing. According to Gabbard, top officials in the Obama administration created false information to damage Trump’s victory. She accused them of trying to “subvert the will of the American people.” However, most of her statements were not new, and…

Mention the names of Mrs. Wuraola Esan, Chief Margaret Ekpo, Janet Mokelu, Ekpo Young, and Hajia Gambo Sawaba, and they echo through Nigeria’s political history. These women paved the way for future generations, even in the face of serious challenges. Mrs. Esan made history in 1961 as the first woman to enter the Federal Parliament. Margaret Ekpo was elected to the Eastern Nigeria House of Assembly, also in 1961, and served until 1966. Janet Mokelu and Ekpo Young also made strides by securing seats in the same regional house. Gambo Sawaba, though a strong activist and voice for the poor…