Middle East & North Africa

The Pegasus spyware scandal in Mexico has taken a new turn with revelations about former President Peña Nieto now under investigation for bribery. In July 2025, Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero announced an inquiry into allegations that former President Enrique Peña Nieto accepted up to $25 million in bribes from two Israeli businessmen linked to NSO Group, the company behind the infamous Pegasus spyware. This development follows the publication ...

Twelve-Day WarOn June 12, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) launched 200 aircrafts (including F-35I, F-16) and several uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) against 100 targets in the Islamic Republic of Iran, beginning 'Operation Rising Lion'. The Main aim of the operation was to inflict damage on the Iranian nuclear programme and the Iranian military, indeed the primary targets were the atomic sites of Natanz, Isfahan, Fordow, Arak, as well as the ...

Introduction43 years. That is how long the President of Cameroon, Paul Biya, has been in power.President Biya is 92 years old and rumours concerning his health condition have beencirculating. Biya does however not show any signs of wanting to step down, even beingurged by supporters to run for an eight term as president. Presidential elections are to beheld in October 2025, and even if Biya gets re-elected, it is highly ...

Germany: Germany has emerged as a key country in supporting Ukrainian refugees, having spent €30.6 billion on assistance since the conflict began.In response to the ongoing conflict, the country has rolled out educational programs and labor market initiatives designed to facilitate long-term integration. The programs include: languages courses, vocational training, job placement service. Moreover, Germany’s dedication to educational support for young refugees ensures their smooth transition into public schools. With ...

The annual Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Peru this November highlighted shifting dynamics between two major players, China and the United States, as they compete for influence in the region. Chinese President Xi Jinping played a significant role during the inauguration of the Chancay Megaport, whereas U.S. President Joe Biden, in a private meeting with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, considered Peru a valuable and important partner to the ...

China’s previously most lively and vivid example of the nation’s technological prowess and innovation and now lying more quietly. The wider situation of the Chinese economy helps explain why. China’s largest tech companies have now started to bear the brunt of the country’s wider economic slowdown. This is not good news for the leader, Xi Jinping, who has repeatedly emphasised his commitment to moving investment from the property market to ...