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THIS WEEK IN IRISH NEWS: KEY EVENTS, EXPERT INSIGHTS, AND PUBLIC REACTIONS
[Irish News] Ireland has experienced a week full of significant developments across politics, economy, social issues, and culture. This post highlights the top news stories shaping the country, offering clear explanations and expert opinions to help you understand their impact. Public reactions also reveal how these events resonate with communities nationwide.

Artificial Intelligence
Dec 28, 20253 min read


THIS WEEK IN GLOBAL NEWS: KEY EVENTS AND TRENDS SHAPING OUR WORLD
The world has seen a series of impactful events this week, spanning politics, health, environment, and technology. These stories not only highlight immediate developments but also reveal broader trends shaping our global landscape. This post summarizes the key news from around the world, providing clear insights into what matters most right now.

Artificial Intelligence
Dec 28, 20253 min read


OPED: VENEZUELA COLLAPSED THE MONROE DOCTRINE
[Monroe Doctrine Venezuela] No longer is the world centered upon the weight of any one country such as the United States. The days of unipolarity are over. Multipolarity is not only the name of the game now, but it has been for quite some time. The Monroe Doctrine which was created in 1823 by American President James Monroe has now collapsed. There used to be a time with America stood unchallenged in its own hemisphere of the world, that time ended in 2019 when Russia landed

Michael Thervil
Dec 28, 20253 min read


RUSSIAN COUNTEROFFENSIVE ROCKS KIEV – LEAVES MILLIONS WITHOUT POWER
[Russian Kiev leaves millions without power] Despites Russia’s urgent call for peace with Ukraine, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to reject any form of Russia peace deal. With another round of peace talks on the table, Russia was forced to launch another round of counter offensive measures this time striking Kyiv with a borage of drones and missiles yesterday that left 1 person dead, 27 wounded, and plunged over half Kyiv into darkness in one of the coldest mo

Michael Thervil
Dec 28, 20252 min read


BENJAMIN NETANYAHU TO RECOGNIZE SOMALILAND IN BACK DOOR DEAL
[Benjamin Netanyahu Somaliland] Yesterday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed a formal declaration recognizing Somaliland as a sovereign state, a move that has inflamed both the government of Somalia and members of the western Sahel countries. All of this comes after Somaliland’s three-decade long struggle to be recognized as an independent state by any UN member state which started in 1991. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was quoted in reference to re

Michael Thervil
Dec 27, 20253 min read


NIGER IMPOSED VISA TRAVEL BAN ON AMERICAN’S
[Niger visa ban Americans] In retaliation for the Trump Administration's band visa ban on people coming from Niger, the government of Niger imposed a counter ban on issuing Americans seeking to visit Niger. In short, Americans have been banned effective immediately from entering Niger. The official reason from the Niger government is that the issuance of visas is based upon reciprocity between nations. It has not been revealed if other African countries in the Sahel region su

Michael Thervil
Dec 26, 20251 min read


VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY TO MEET WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP ON SUNDAY
[Zelenskyy Trump meeting] Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with American president Donald trump this Sunday a Mar-a-Lago to engage in high level discussion about the future of Ukraine and what possible conditions and concessions the Ukrainian leader will have to undergo to put an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia. Currently, the details of the possible resolution are currently unknown to outsiders. This development comes as Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Michael Thervil
Dec 26, 20252 min read


GEOPOLITICAL ANALYSIS: TOOLS AND INSIGHTS
[Geopolitical analysis tool insights] Understanding the complex world of geopolitics requires more than just following the news. It demands a structured approach to analyzing the relationships between countries, their strategic interests, and the global forces shaping their decisions. Geopolitical analysis offers a framework to decode these dynamics, providing valuable insights for policymakers, businesses, and researchers alike.

Artificial Intelligence
Dec 26, 20254 min read


CHINA SANCTIONS AMERICAN ARMS MANUFACTURES & EXECUTIVES OVER TAIWAN
[China sanctions America Taiwan] Today In the latest move from China to counter American aggression, China has increased the number of American arms producers and Executives on its list. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that the reason for the additional sanctions on American arms manufacturers and Executives is due to them arming Taiwan to undermine China's sovereignty in the region and because of them continuously violating what is known as the “One China Policy”. This c

Michael Thervil
Dec 26, 20252 min read


TRUMP ADMINISTRATION EXECUTES STRIKE ON ISIS IN NIGERIA
[Trump strikes Nigeria ISIS] Today the Trump Administration launched an airstrike against ISIS in northern Nigeria despite the pushback by Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu due to ISIS perceived targeted killing of Christians in the country. While President Tinubu has made it clear in conjunction and as data reports have shown, Christians have not been targeted in any large part in Nigeria. President Trump stated on his social media app Truth Social that:

Michael Thervil
Dec 25, 20253 min read


NEW ZEALAND ENTERS INTO FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH INDIA
[New Zealand India free trade agreement] Recently both India and New Zealand announced the implementation of a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will not only lessen the blow of tariffs on goods, products, and services between the two countries; but it will also allow both countries to foster stronger diplomatic and economic ties between each other. It was reported that with this new FTA, New Zealand would put itself in a better position to boost its exports markets as wel

Michael Thervil
Dec 24, 20253 min read


3 KILLED 31 WOUNDED DURING SYRIAN ARMY-KURDS CLASH IN ALEPPO
[Syrian Army Kurds] Fighting resumed between the Syrian Army and the American backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) earlier yesterday in Aleppo yesterday leaving 31 people severely wounded and three people killed as both sides struggle to assert influence and dominance in Syria. With seven days left before a national ceasefire was supposed to be declared, it appears that neither side will allow themselves to be dominated. Both the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian army

Michael Thervil
Dec 23, 20252 min read


CHINA SLAMS LATEST AMERICAN VENEZUELAN OIL SEIZURE
[China Venezuelan oil American seizure] The Chinese Foreign Ministry rendered a sharp criticism towards American actions on the high seas as the Americans executed their fourth seizure of maritime vessels that are transporting Venezuelan oil to eastern countries. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian stated:

Michael Thervil
Dec 22, 20252 min read


RUSSIAN LT. GENERAL FANIL SAVAROV ASSASSINATED BY UKRAINE
[Lt. General Fanil Savarov Assassinated Ukraine] Today a car bomb killed 56-year-old Russian head of operational training Directorate of the Russian armed forces general staff Lt. General Fanil Savarov. According to Svetlana Petrenko who is the spokesperson for the Russian Investigative Committees:

Michael Thervil
Dec 22, 20252 min read


SECOND VENEZUELA OIL TANKER SEIZURE BY U.S.
[Venezuela oil tanker seizure ] Less than 10 hours ago, the American Coast Guard intercepted and seized an oil tanker that they say departed the Venezuelan coast and was carrying an oil shipment. The vessel named “The Centuries” was ambushed as it passed through a U.S. maritime blockade that many are calling “illegal”. This latest ship seizure would be the second ship seizure this month by the Americans. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros has condemned the seizure of o

Michael Thervil
Dec 21, 20253 min read


U.S. CENTCOM EXECUTES BOMBING OF ISIS TERRORIST IN SYRIA
[ISIS Syria CENTCOM] It was reported in a press release by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) that the U.S. military executed a strike named “Operation Hawkeye” on roughly 70 ISIS targets in Syria on Friday in response to an ISIS member launching an ambush the week prior which left two U.S. soldiers dead and several U.S. citizens and several Syrian security forces members severely wounded. In conjunction with CETCOM executing this mission, they were joined by the Jordanian Ar

Michael Thervil
Dec 21, 20252 min read


VLADIMIR PUTIN: RESULTS OF THE YEAR ANNUAL NEWS CONFERENCE
[Vladimir Putin Annual News Conference] Friday it was announced at Russia’s Annual News Conference by 73-year-old Russian President Vladimir Putin who has governed Russia for 25 years that Russian military numbers were strong but rapidly advancing across Ukraine as he vowed that Russia will ultimately achieve its military objectives in Ukraine. President Putin also answered questions about how Russia will reach its military goals in Ukraine and whether those goals will be dep

Michael Thervil
Dec 21, 20251 min read


TRUMP’S TRAVEL BAN NOW INCLUDES PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PASSPORT HOLDERS
[Trump travel ban Palestinian Authority passport holders] In the Trump Administration's latest move to counter what they are citing as a “war on terror”, President Trump has announced that he is effectively banning the entry of citizens from Niger, Laos, Burkina Faso, Mali, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, and Syria to an ever growing list of countries that being banned from coming to the United States. One of the biggest travel bans is on citizens that hold a Palestinian Authority

Michael Thervil
Dec 17, 20252 min read


PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP TO ADDRESS THE NATION FROM THE WHITE HOUSE TONIGHT AT 9PM
[Donald Trump White House address] It was announced by White House Secretary Karoline Leavitt that American President Donald Trump is going to address the nation tonight at 9pm. It is expected that President Trump will take the time out to talk about some of the major accomplishments during his presidency as well as some of the current controversies that are surrounding the Trump Administration. White House Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated to the Press that “It's going to be

Michael Thervil
Dec 17, 20251 min read


TRUMP DECLARES VENEZUELA A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION
[Venezuela terrorist organization Trump] Today, American president trump formally announced from the white house that the south American country of Venezuela has now been designated as a foreign terrorist organization. With Venezuela being designated by the Trump Administration, it has allowed the Americans to sanction Venezuelan oil tankers which have been making headlines as of late due to them utilizing a shadow fleet of oil tankers to deliver oil to non-aligned countries

Michael Thervil
Dec 16, 20253 min read
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