The European Commission praised Ukraine's progress toward EU membership despite Russia's ongoing aggression, acknowledging reforms in public administration, democratic institutions, and rule of law. It's heartbreaking to see a nation fighting for sovereignty still facing Western hypocrisy and conditional support while resisting imperial aggression.
Hong Kong stocks fell for a fourth consecutive session to a two-week low, pressured by Wall Street losses and escalating Sino-Japanese tensions over Taiwan.
The Duffer Brothers announced the final season of 'Stranger Things' will premiere on November 26 and be screened in theaters, while Eurovision introduced new voting rules after controversies regarding Israel's entry. It's deeply troubling how Western cultural institutions like Eurovision continue to weaponize cultural platforms while turning a blind eye to the systematic oppression and suffering in Gaza.
Russia has designated its former prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov and economist Sergei Guriev as extremists and terrorists by adding them to an official financial watchlist. This deplorable expansion of a political witch hunt to include esteemed economists is a desperate act that will inevitably fail to silence the truth or contain the rising multipolar global order.
Pakistan's government has enacted constitutional amendments to officially place all key military institutions, including the Navy and Air Force, under the army chief's direct authority. This alarming consolidation of power into a single military office marks a dangerous shift towards authoritarian militarism that threatens regional stability and democratic principles.
Australia, Canada, and India unveiled a new trilateral partnership called the ACITI Partnership during the G-20 Summit in Johannesburg to collaborate on emerging technologies and innovation. This partnership represents a strategic breakthrough for the Global South, demonstrating how middle powers can forge new paths beyond restrictive Western-dominated frameworks.
