How and Why are Priests Persecuted in Belarus, Ruled by Putin’s Friend?
Today, representatives of the religious community who supported the democratic movement are widely persecuted in Belarus. Clergy and believers from various faiths are being arrested,...
Putin Marks 25 Years Since First Presidential Address with New Year Message
Vladimir Putin delivered an optimistic midnight address to Russians on the 25th anniversary of his first presidential speech, expressing confidence that "everything will be...
Ivory Coast to End French Military Presence Amid Shifts in West Africa
Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that it will end the decadeslong presence of French troops in the country, marking the latest in a series...
End of an Era: Europe’s Russian Gas Supply via Ukraine to Halt
Europe's reliance on Russian natural gas through Ukraine, a key energy supply route for decades, will officially end on January 1, 2024, as the...
Taliban to Close NGOs Employing Women in Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Taliban government has announced it will shut down all national and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) employing women, following a previous directive issued two...
