World & Politics
IMF expects global state debt to hit 100% of world GDP by 2030 - 04/24/2025
According to analysts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), public debt across the globe will rise to nearly 100% of global GDP by 2030, attributed to U.S. tariffs and a deceleration in economic growth. Their projections indicate that global government debt will hit 95.1% of GDP by 2025 and 99.6% by 2030. In 2020, during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, the percentage was 98.9%. "The...
EC praises Ukraine's preparations for EU accession - 04/23/2025
The European Commission views Ukraine's readiness for EU accession discussions favorably, but this necessitates the approval of all EU member nations, said EC spokesman Guillaume Mercier during a briefing. “Expansion continues to be a top priority for this commission. Negotiations with Ukraine began in June 2024. Ukraine is consistently advancing on its journey towards Europe… Certainly, we are...
Pope Francis funeral is scheduled for April 26 - 04/22/2025
Italian media reported that Pope Francis's funeral is expected to take place on 26 April. As per existing regulations, the funeral should take place from the fourth to the sixth day following the Pope's passing, indicating it may occur between 25 and 27 April. The ANSA news agency reports that the funeral will probably take place on 26 April. Nonetheless, it observes that the Vatican has not...
Israel Defense Forces report elimination of Hezbollah weapons supplier - 04/21/2025
On Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) killed Hezbollah member Hussein Ali Nasser in Lebanon, who served as the deputy commander of "Unit 4400," responsible for supplying weapons to the group. "Earlier on Sunday, based on intelligence, the IAF targeted terrorist Hussein Ali Nasr, the deputy commander of Unit 4400," stated the IDF. As per the Israeli perspective, he attempted to illicitly...
IAEA announces decisive stage of talks on Iran's nuclear program - 04/18/2025
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, stated that negotiations between Iran and the United States concerning the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic have reached a crucial phase. He remarked that Washington has limited time before Iran might develop a nuclear arsenal. "We recognize that we are at a critical, I would say pivotal, phase of these vital...
EU calls humanitarian situation in Gaza unacceptable - 04/14/2025
The EU emphasized that its priorities in Gaza include the reestablishment of the ceasefire, the liberation of all hostages, and the continuation of extensive humanitarian assistance, according to a statement issued on Saturday. The EU is very worried about reports regarding the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, which suggest that the food supplies brought in during the ceasefire are...
35% of Germans hope for economic recovery after German government change - 04/14/2025
In Germany, 35% of citizens think that the country's economic conditions will get better with the new government, based on the ZDF TV channel's opinion poll "Political barometer." The survey was carried out from April 8 to 10 with 2455 participants. An additional 19% of those surveyed anticipate a decline in the economy, whereas 44% think that the economic landscape will alter minimally with the...
EU leaders plan to visit China in July - 04/11/2025
The South China Morning Post reported, referring to informed sources, that a delegation from the European Union, headed by European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, intends to travel to Beijing for an EU-PRC summit. The choice to host the summit in the capital of China stems from the reason that Chinese President Xi Jinping is "unwilling to...
Hamas asks UK to remove it from list of terrorist organizations - 04/11/2025
The Palestinian group Hamas has requested that British authorities eliminate its designation as a banned terrorist organization in the country. On Thursday, the EFE agency confirmed to Riverway Law, a law firm representing the movement's interests in London, that the request had been submitted to the British Interior Ministry the day before. The 106-page petition questions the legal framework...
Venezuelan President Maduro imposes a state of emergency in the country's economy for 60 days - 04/09/2025
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has enacted a decree declaring a two-month state of emergency for the economy. The document permits the implementation of "extraordinary measures" to guard against the "global financial threat" linked to U.S. trade policy. Maduro made this announcement during a ceremony, as reported by the Venezolana de Televisión TV channel in Caracas. Mr. Maduro clarified,...
