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Tensions Are High as Vance and Rubio Prepare to Meet Danish and Greenlandic Officials. AI-Generated.
Things are heating up in the Arctic. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are preparing to meet officials from Denmark and Greenland at the White House. The talks come amid growing tension over U.S. interest in Greenland — a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark. With the island’s strategic location and rich resources, this meeting is attracting global attention.
By Aqib Hussain26 days ago in The Swamp
‘They Want to Break Us’: Russian Energy Grid Strikes Give Freezing Kyiv Some of Its Darkest Days. AI-Generated.
Kyiv is facing one of its coldest winters in recent memory—and Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid have plunged the city into literal and figurative darkness. With freezing temperatures, residents are coping without electricity, heat, or hot water, as a deliberate campaign targets the city’s infrastructure.
By Aqib Hussain26 days ago in The Swamp
Why the Massive Iran Protests Haven’t Toppled Its Clerical Establishment. AI-Generated.
In late 2025, Iran witnessed another wave of massive protests that swept across its cities. Sparked by economic hardship, political frustration, and a growing anger at the clerical establishment, these demonstrations drew international attention. Yet, despite the size, passion, and determination of the protesters, Iran’s leadership has not toppled. Why is that? Let’s break it down.
By Aqib Hussain26 days ago in The Swamp
Access to Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Service Is Now Free in Iran as Regime Continues Brutal Crackdown on Protests. AI-Generated.
As Iran faces one of the most intense waves of protests in its modern history, the government has responded with force, fear, and an all-too-familiar tactic: shutting down the internet. But in a surprising twist, access to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is now reportedly free in Iran, offering protesters and civilians a rare way to stay connected with the outside world amid a brutal crackdown.
By Aqib Hussain26 days ago in The Swamp
At Least 31 Killed After Crane Falls on Train in Thailand. AI-Generated.
A devastating rail disaster in Thailand has left at least 31 people dead and dozens more injured after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train. The tragic incident, which occurred in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima, has shocked the nation and raised serious concerns about construction safety and infrastructure oversight.
By Aqib Hussain26 days ago in The Swamp
At Least 22 People Killed When Crane Falls on Train in Northeast Thailand. AI-Generated.
A normal train ride turned into a horrifying nightmare when a massive construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in northeast Thailand, killing at least 22 people and injuring dozens more. The tragic incident has shaken the nation, raising urgent questions about construction safety, infrastructure planning, and accountability.
By Aqib Hussain26 days ago in The Swamp
Storms Tear Through Tents in Gaza, Exposing Palestinians to the Elements. AI-Generated.
Winter storms sweeping across the Gaza Strip have transformed an already dire humanitarian crisis into a daily struggle against nature itself. Heavy rains, fierce winds, and dropping temperatures are ripping apart tents that thousands of displaced Palestinians rely on for shelter, leaving families exposed to cold, flooding, and illness.
By Aqib Hussain27 days ago in The Swamp
Hamas Says It Will Dissolve Its Gaza Government Upon New Palestinian Body Taking Over. AI-Generated.
For the first time since taking control of Gaza in 2007, Hamas has announced its willingness to dissolve its governing authority in the Gaza Strip—but only once a newly formed Palestinian body assumes administrative control. This announcement has sparked global attention, as it may signal a turning point in Gaza’s long-standing political and humanitarian crisis.
By Aqib Hussain27 days ago in The Swamp
Hearings on Whether Myanmar Committed Genocide Against the Rohingya Opens at Top UN Court. AI-Generated.
The halls of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague are once again at the center of global attention. This time, the focus is on Myanmar — and whether its actions against the Rohingya Muslim minority amount to genocide under international law.
By Aqib Hussain27 days ago in The Swamp
Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai’s Health in Focus at Mitigation Hearing. AI-Generated.
When Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai appeared in court for his mitigation hearing, the focus shifted from legal arguments to something far more human: his health. At 78 years old, the founder of the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper is facing the possibility of spending the rest of his life behind bars. For supporters and critics alike, the question now is not only about the law — but about compassion, proportionality, and what justice looks like for an elderly prisoner.
By Aqib Hussain28 days ago in The Swamp
Which Are Iran’s Main Opposition Groups?. AI-Generated.
Iran has one of the most complex political landscapes in the Middle East. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the country has been ruled by the Islamic Republic — a system that tightly controls political activity, media, and civil freedoms. Despite this, opposition to the regime has never disappeared. Instead, it has taken many forms, ranging from organized political groups to grassroots protest movements.
By Aqib Hussain28 days ago in The Swamp
Europe and South America Seal a Trade Pact for the Trump Era. AI-Generated.
Global trade is changing — and fast. In an era defined by tariffs, protectionism, and shifting alliances, Europe and South America have quietly made history. After more than two decades of negotiations, the European Union and the Mercosur bloc have sealed a major trade pact, creating one of the world’s largest free-trade zones.
By Aqib Hussain28 days ago in The Swamp
