Sudan’s military announced a coup d’état on Monday, declaring a state of emergency and suspending the constitution. The military dissolved the transitional government, which had been formed in 2019 after months of protests that had ousted former President Omar al-Bashir. The move has been condemned by the international community and has sparked widespread protests in …

Catalonia is in the midst of its worst drought in decades. This year is likely to see a fall—for the first time—in emissions-producing electricity-generation. India, already the world’s third-largest emitter, is adding coal plants at a near record pace to keep up with climate-driven electricity demands. The Brazilian rainforest is still being torn down at …

Russia has successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile, heightening international tensions. Russia will increase military in northwest following Finland’s NATO admission. Turkiye (formerly Turkey) has ratified Finland’s bid to join NATO. Several months ago, Finland’s president said he expects the country to join NATO in July. Sweden and Finland, so close to becoming full NATO …

Ukrainian President Zelensky has called for international condemnation of a video depicting Russian soldiers beheading a Ukrainian prisoner of war. Ukraine hopes to create an international coalition to return its deported children. More than 30 children have been returned to Ukraine following deportation to Russia. The Russian military may have committed more than 9,000 war …

This year is likely to see a fall—for the first time—in emissions-producing electricity-generation. India, already the world’s third-largest emitter, is adding coal plants at a near record pace to keep up with climate-driven electricity demands. The Brazilian rainforest is still being torn down at an alarm rate. The world’s ocean surface temperatures have reached an …

Ukrainian civilians are preparing for a draft for an upcoming spring offensive. Ukraine tells Russia: leave Crimea or have it taken by force. Poland has promised to send Ukraine more jets after sending a batch MiG-29s to Ukraine. Slovakia has sent the first shipment of 4 MiG-29s to Ukraine.  A former chair of the Joint Chiefs …

The Brazilian rainforest is still being torn down at an alarm rate. The world’s ocean surface temperatures have reached an all time high. The Pacific Fishery Management Council has voted to recommend a complete ban on commercial and recreational fishing for Chinook salmon in parts of the West Coast in 2023, due to a record-low …

China has simulated an attack on key Taiwanese targets China’s foreign minister has warned the United States not to cross its “red line” with “bullying” tactics. China claims it drove off a US naval cruiser near the Spratly Islands. China has warned of a potential arms race after learning that the US was sending nuclear-capable …

More than 30 children have been returned to Ukraine following deportation to Russia. The Russian military may have committed more than 9,000 war crimes in the Bucha district. Putin has been charged with war crimes in an International Court and a warrant for his arrest has been issued. The International Criminal Court has opened war …

Ukraine tells Russia: leave Crimea or have it taken by force. Poland has promised to send Ukraine more jets after sending a batch MiG-29s to Ukraine. Slovakia has sent the first shipment of 4 MiG-29s to Ukraine.  A former chair of the Joint Chiefs has predicted that F-16s will  be sent to Ukraine. The UK said …

The rouble has fallen to its lowest levels in a year, at 80 roubles to the US dollar. The devaluation of the Russian ruble has several geopolitical implications, both for Russia and the broader international community: 1) a weaker ruble makes Russian exports more competitive in global markets, which could potentially help the country’s struggling …

Russian threats following Finland’s admission to NATO has led the latter to purchase Israel’s David’s Sling anti-missile system. Russia will increase military in northwest following Finland’s NATO admission. Turkiye (formerly Turkey) has ratified Finland’s bid to join NATO. Several months ago, Finland’s president said he expects the country to join NATO in July. Sweden and …