The Hidden Cost of Your Smartphone: How Conflict Minerals Fuel War in DR Congo
There’s a high chance that your smartphone contains a tiny amount of tantalum, a rare metal extracted from the mineral-rich lands of eastern
Food & Supply Chains
Power Blocs & Alliances
Libyan War Crimes Suspect Freed by Italy: Migrants Express Fear and Betrayal
Migrants who suffered abuse in Libya have expressed shock and dismay over Italy’s decision to release Osama Elmasry Njeem, a Libyan policeman wanted
Power Blocs & Alliances
M23 Rebels Seize Goma as Tensions Escalate Between DRC and Rwanda
Gunfire erupted across Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, announced
Current Wars
Trump Reinstates Foreign Terrorist Designation for Yemen’s Houthi Movement
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has re-designated Yemen’s Houthi movement, formally known as Ansar Allah, as a “foreign terrorist organization” (FTO), according to
Frontline Reports
Sydney Childcare Center Burned in Suspected Anti-Semitic Arson Attack
A childcare center in Sydney’s Maroubra neighborhood was set on fire early Tuesday in what authorities suspect to be a targeted anti-Semitic attack.
Current Wars
UN Urges Nations to Stop Arming Houthis Amid Red Sea Attacks
The UN Security Council has extended the mandate requiring monthly reports on Houthi attacks against ships in the Red Sea for another six
Energy Markets
US and UK Impose Harsh Sanctions on Russian Oil Industry to Curb War Funding
The Biden administration has announced some of its most stringent sanctions yet on Russia, targeting the nation’s oil industry in an effort to
Cyber & Info Warfare
Ukraine’s Cybersecurity Market Expands Amid War Challenges
Ukraine’s cybersecurity market has experienced rapid growth in recent years, driven by increasing digital threats and international support. However, a recent report by
Frontline Reports
ISIS-Inspired Attack in New Orleans Kills 15 on New Year’s Day
On New Year’s Day 2025, a violent incident rocked New Orleans, leaving 15 people dead and dozens more injured. The attacker, 42-year-old Shamsud-Din
Energy Markets
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russian Fuel Depot and Energy Infrastructure
Ukrainian drones struck a major Russian fuel depot in the southern Oryol region on Sunday, marking the second attack on the facility within