Author: tut0ugh
-
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has secured a third election victory after the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) won all 30 seats in the House of Assembly, according to state broadcaster CBC Barbados. The result extends Mottley’s political dominance and reinforces her international profile as a leading Caribbean voice on economic reform and climate diplomacy. The…
-
China has unveiled a conceptual design for a new nuclear-powered Arctic icebreaker, highlighting Beijing’s expanding strategic ambitions in the region. Developed by China’s state-run 708 Research Institute, the vessel is designed as a multirole cargo and polar tourism ship, capable of breaking ice up to 2.5 metres thick. Analysts warn China’s Arctic activities blend civilian…
-
Italy’s Cabinet has approved a bill allowing naval blockades to stop migrant boats during periods of “exceptional pressure” at its borders, marking a further step in the migration strategy of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The legislation allows Italy to restrict entry into territorial waters for up to 30 days, extendable to six months, if authorities…
-
INEOS founder and Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has sparked debate on UK immigration policy and the economy, warning that rising migration and welfare dependency are placing pressure on public resources. Speaking to Sky News, Ratcliffe said “the UK has been colonised by immigrants”, arguing that migration levels were placing financial strain on public…
-
Türkiye and Greece signalled a continued thaw in relations after high-level talks in Ankara, as both NATO allies seek to manage longstanding disputes in the Aegean Sea and Cyprus. Speaking after talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said disagreements between the two countries are “not unsolvable” and progress could…
-
Kenya is preparing to purchase gold reserves as part of efforts to diversify its foreign exchange holdings, according to the country’s central bank. Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge said the move is intended to strengthen reserve buffers and reduce reliance on traditional reserve assets. The announcement reflects a broader trend of African nations…
-
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned that EU industrial competitiveness is under pressure from global rivals, highlighting China’s dominance in clean technology exports during a speech at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp. She said unfair competition, including state subsidies, overcapacity and market distortions, is challenging European businesses and urged faster regulatory…
-
Switzerland will hold a national referendum on 14 June 2026 on a proposal to cap its population at 10 million, following a petition led by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP). The so-called “sustainability initiative” aims to restrict immigration once the population limit is reached. Both the Swiss federal government and parliament oppose the proposal,…
-
NATO has launched a new mission, Arctic Sentry, to strengthen allied military coordination in the Arctic and High North, following tensions linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to acquire Greenland, part of NATO ally Denmark. The alliance said the mission will oversee increasing allied military activity and reinforce regional stability…
-
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced sustained criticism during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (11 February), as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch renewed attacks over government judgement and recent political controversies. Badenoch accused the government of scandal-ridden leadership, claiming the Prime Minister “has no plan… can’t even run his own office”. She also questioned the appointment of…
tut0ugh 