Author: The Editorial Team

Armed attacks are on the rise in Niger, leading to concerns. As per reports from multiple sources, including the BBC, deadly attacks were carried out at the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital city of Niger, leading to the deaths of thirty-five assailants, soldiers, and civilians. This is the second attack in less than five months. Many such attacks were also carried out in the past, including the one in January 2026, mostly by transnational armed groups, leading to thousands of deaths so far. Armed attacks have increased after the latest military coup led by General Abdourahamane Tiani in…

The US-Iran peace deal is a praiseworthy move of the parties. As per the reports from multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, the deal, a 14-point memorandum of understanding, was formally reached and signed by the parties especially the US and Iran yesterday, though it was declared earlier. This deal includes the ending of

The fuel crisis has increased globally due to the Iran-US-Israel war. As per the reports of multiple sources, including the BBC and CNN, the war has led to heavily restricted fuel supplies and reduced its production from the Middle East. The shortage of fuel supplies has led to a drastic rise in fuel prices, roughly twenty percent, in many nations all over the world. Efforts have been going on to resolve the crisis over the Strait of Hormuz. If it is resolved, global oil supplies will increase. But it remains uncertain when and how much the fuel crisis will end…

Rising political repression in Nicaragua has led to concern. As per the reports of multiple sources, including the BBC and CNN, political repression and harassment have been occurring over the years, especially under the rule of President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo, in Nicaragua, though the government vehemently denies the claims of violations of human rights and political persecution. But the parliament has made the president more powerful amidst the government’s political repression in Nicaragua. One of the leading indigenous leaders named Brooklyn Rivera — who was detained by the government for nearly three years — died in…

The elections that led to the win of the Janta-led party. As per the reports of multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, the elected government has already started to function. But there are various challenges ahead. There are post-election challenges to reaching peace in Myanmar. Peace has not been given the deserving emphasis in

Israel’s intention to occupy a part of Lebanon has led to concern. As per the reports of multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, Israel has said that a buffer zone will be created in southern Lebanon and Israel will remain there even after the end of the war between Lebanon (especially Hezbollah) and Israel,

Sanctions are often imposed on states, companies, groups or individuals. As per the reports of multiple sources, including the BBC and CNN, thousands of economic sanctions have so far been imposed globally against countries and companies and Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Iraq and Cuba are some countries that have encountered more sanctions. Sanctions are imposed by international organizations and countries, often with the aim of correcting behaviors and ensuring the implementation of international laws. But economic sanctions are not human development-friendly most often. They rather put hindrances to human development, though they are sometimes helpful, leading to concerns. Human development…

The energy crisis has become a serious crisis in Cuba, leading to concerns. As per the reports of multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, Cuba has run out of energy supplies especially diesel and fuel oil. The energy crisis — an unprecedented crisis in Cuba in decades — has led to protests. The anti-government protest led by the fuel crisis even led to an attack on a Communist Party Office in the central city of Morón in Cuba, which depends on imports for its energy supplies including the supply of diesel from several countries including Venezuela. But how much the energy…

Conflicts are on the rise in Benin, leading to concerns. As per the reports of multiple sources including the BBC and CNN, conflicts between the government forces and armed groups in Benin have led to thousands of deaths and displacement for the last few years. Armed attacks have remarkably increased against civilians in northern Benin since 2024. The Presidential Election was held in April 2026 that led to the landslide win of Romuald Wadagni and —hopefully saying —the President-elect has made tackling the armed conflicts a cornerstone of his election campaign. But how much the upcoming government will be successful…

The extension of the 15-day ceasefire is a good development in the Iran-US-Israel war, even if there is no agreement on it yet. But without an agreement, the chance of further escalation remains, leading to concerns. As per the reports of multiple sources, including the BBC and CNN, several military boats of Iran were struck by the US Navy, while Iran attacked a South Korean ship and an oil port in the UAE. Strikes and counter-strikes amidst the ceasefire were carried out after the declaration of the Project Freedom by the US, especially in response to the stranded ships in…