Russia’s Attempts to Annex Belarus: Security Challenges for Ukraine, NATO, and the World
Analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) warn that Russia’s efforts to de facto annex Belarus through integration within the framework of the “Union State” pose significant strategic risks to the United States, NATO, Ukraine, and Belarus itself. Russia’s actions to integrate Belarus extend across military, political, and economic dimensions, creating a […]
Apple has lost its leadership in the Chinese smartphone market: Huawei and Vivo take the lead
Photo: Getty images According to research firm Canalys, Apple lost its top spot in the Chinese smartphone market in 2024. Vivo and Huawei outpaced the iPhone maker, which faced a significant decline in shipments – Apple’s annual decline was 17%, including a 25% decline in the last quarter, Reuters reports. New market leaders At the […]
Trump says he won’t allow Gaza to become a ‘terrorist haven’ after ceasefire deal
Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images On Wednesday, US President-elect Donald Trump firmly stated that his administration will not allow the Gaza Strip to return to the status of a “terrorist haven”. His statement came after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was reached with the mediation of Qatar, the United States and Egypt, AFP reports. […]
The US has banned the food colouring E127: What does it mean?
Photo: Getty images The United States has announced a ban on the use of the controversial red food colouring E127 (erythrosine) in food and medicine. The decision comes after decades of research that confirmed its carcinogenicity, CBS News reports. What is E127? E127, also known as Red 3, is a synthetic petroleum-based colourant. In North […]
