Bushra Tahir 
Orenburg, 12 April 2024 (WAI): The Orenburg region, situated on the border between Russia and Kazakhstan, is grappling with unprecedented floods caused by melting snow from the Ural Mountains. These floods have led to widespread evacuations and submerged thousands of homes. What Has Happened? Record Water Levels: The Ural River, Europe’s third-longest, breached a dam barrier … Read more
India has secured the right to operate its second overseas port, Sittwe, in Myanmar, following the successful establishment of the Chabahar Port in Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has given the green light to a proposal for India Ports Global (IPGL) to take over the operations of the entire port situated on the … Read more
Washington. D.C., 9 April 2024 (WAI): Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s recent state visit to the United States underscores the importance of the Japan-U.S. alliance in Asia. This historic visit—the first by a Japanese leader in nine years—comes at a critical juncture. As tensions escalate between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea, Kishida … Read more
Washington, D.C., April 8, 2024(WAI): The IMF has sounded the alarm on low-income countries’ mounting debt challenges. As these nations grapple with the economic fallout from the pandemic and other external shocks, debt servicing costs are spiraling upward. Annual refinancing needs have surged to approximately $60 billion, a staggering threefold increase compared to the average in the … Read more
London, 9 April 2024 (WAI): The United Kingdom is committed to advancing women’s participation in peacebuilding and security efforts. In a recent landmark event, Air Commodore Nicola Thomas, the UK’s Air Attach to the United States, engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on women, peace, and security at the Women’s Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. The … Read more
On this World Health Day, we reflect on the unparalleled value of good health. Spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO), this annual event celebrates physical, mental, and emotional well-being across the globe. The theme for this year, “My Health, My Right,” resonates deeply as we recognize that the right to health is increasingly under threat. From quality health services, to … Read more
Annelle Sheline, a Middle East analyst who championed human rights on behalf of the United States government, has become the latest U.S. Department of State staffer to leave her post in opposition to President Joe Biden’s Israel policy. Sheline’s resignation underscores the gravity of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and its impact on U.S. foreign … Read more
In a high-stakes electoral showdown, millions of Turkish citizens head to the polls to determine the fate of their largest cities. At the heart of this contest lies Istanbul, the nation’s economic and social powerhouse. The battle for control of this megacity—home to 16 million people—has far-reaching implications for local governance and the broader political … Read more
Accra, 27 March 2024 (WAI): In a thought-provoking address, US Ambassador Virginia Palmer highlighted the precarious state of democracy in parts of West Africa. Her remarks, delivered during a forum organized by Ghanaian institutions, underscore the urgency of safeguarding democratic principles and institutions. https://twitter.com/USEmbassyGhana/status/1772687014816624840?s=20 The Context: A Troubling Trend Over the past few years, certain … Read more
Washington, D.C. 11 March 2024 (WAI): President Joe Biden unveiled his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal today in a decisive move to reshape the nation’s economic landscape move to reshape the nation’s economic landscape; President Joe Biden unveiled his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal today. The $7.3 trillion budget reflects the administration’s commitment to addressing income … Read more
