Chris Krogh 
Most people associate school and mass shootings with the United States, but recent events in Serbia have prompted questions about whether the violence is also present in other countries. As a sociologist who has researched the region for 30 years, I believe that Serbia is deeply divided and traumatized by its recent violent past. The …
Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, is scheduled to visit Beijing this weekend amid a series of diplomatic tensions between the two countries. This trip marks the first time a Secretary of State has visited China since 2018 and the first time a cabinet-level official has made the trip since 2019. Despite the “crucial …
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has made a troubling statement that his country has received Russian nuclear weapons, and he wouldn’t hesitate to use them if provoked. He told Russian state media that they’ve received missiles and bombs gradually, but they have all the necessary weaponry. Lukashenko clarified his statement about having “no hesitation” to use …
Investors are eagerly waiting for the US Federal Reserve to announce its decision on interest rates later in the day, and European stocks continue to rise in preparation. The Stoxx 600 and Dax both increased by 0.5%, while London’s FTSE 100 gained 0.3%, and France’s Cac 40 rose by 0.7%. This follows an overnight rally …
Tensions run high in Korea as a South Korean navy ship was torpedoed in what is believed to be a North Korean submarine attack. Reports state that several of the ship’s crew have died, and other crew members are missing. The incident happened close to the disputed sea border between the two Koreas, fueling fears …
In recent years, there have been many cases of individuals removing classified information from authorized locations and attempting to conceal their actions. Notable individuals, including high-ranking officials such as David Petraeus and John Deutch, have faced charges for their actions. More recently, former president Donald Trump has been arraigned and pleaded not guilty to 37 …
Ukraine’s long-anticipated counteroffensive might have finally made some gains after Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar stated that the villages of Makarivka and Blahodatne in the Donetsk region have been liberated. However, The Washington Post has yet to confirm whether Russian troops have vacated these areas. Meanwhile, Russia has apprehended an American expatriate on drug charges. …
Germany is set to host the largest deployment of aircraft in NATO’s history, with over 250 aircraft and 10,000 personnel participating in a two-week long military exercise beginning on Monday. The exercise is known as Air Defender and is being led by the German government. This comes as tensions escalate with fighting on NATO’s doorstep …
Chinese football fans are being warned about numerous scams surrounding Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi and his visit to Beijing for a friendly against Australia. Scammers and ticket scalpers are hoping to capitalize on the Messi mania by offering dubious deals, including an evening in his company for CNY 300,000 ($42,000). Beijing police have joked …
Silvio Berlusconi, the billionaire media mogul who served as Italy’s longest-serving premier amid scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption, passed away at the age of 86 on Monday, according to his television network Mediaset. Berlusconi was a former cruise ship crooner who used his television networks and immense wealth to launch his …