(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian forces have scored a major naval victory by disabling a Russian submarine in Novorossiysk using an advanced underwater drone, marking a new era in naval warfare and leaving the Russian Black Sea fleet with fewer safe harbours. The Varshavyanka-class submarine targeted in the strike, valued atContinue Reading
(KYIV, UKRAINE) – Ukrainian forces have carried out a series of military strikes against Russian targets, including a rare attack on a Russian submarine, as the wider conflict enters another intense phase. The strikes come amid continued ground fighting and diplomatic debates over financial support for Ukraine. Ukraine’s Security ServiceContinue Reading
( MINSK, BELARUS ) – Belarus has released 123 political prisoners, marking the country’s largest mass pardon in recent years. The list includes prominent opposition figures such as Maria Kalesnikava, Viktar Babaryka, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski. The move comes amid claims of seeking to normalise relations withContinue Reading
(BRUSSELS) – President Trump is in a deadlock with European Union leaders over the release of frozen Russian assets, as the US reportedly pressures Europe over the use of billions of pounds of Russian funds. The discussion comes amid plans to support Ukraine’s military as the war with RussiaContinue Reading
Jake Broe Q and A Reviews US Politics, NATO Readiness and the War in Ukraine Infographic: Army Sizes of NATO, Russia, and Ukraine (WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA) – Ukrainian affairs commentator Jake Broe has addressed a wide range of questions on United States politics, NATO’s military readiness and theContinue Reading
(LAINYA COUNTY) – The Lainya County administration in Central Equatoria State has announced the completion of a county agricultural cooperative store, a move that signals growing attention to agriculture led recovery in South Sudan and practical support for small scale farmers who form the backbone of rural economies. Commissioner RobertContinue Reading
(MAGWI COUNTY) – Authorities in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, have formed a multi sector committee to enforce a ban on illegal charcoal export and logging, a move aimed at protecting forest resources and improving local revenue control. The committee was created under Local Order No. 05 of 2025, issuedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A decision by British defence company BAE Systems to withdraw support for a key aircraft type has disrupted humanitarian flights to South Sudan and other crisis affected countries in East and Central Africa, raising concerns for aid delivery and regional business activity linked to logistics and aviation. BAEContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Traffic Police have issued a nationwide directive requiring motorists and public transport operators to comply with specific vehicle standards within seven days, a move that is expected to affect daily transport operations and related business activity across the country. Major General Kon John Akot, Director GeneralContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The leadership of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has completed a series of management review meetings aimed at assessing institutional performance and setting priorities for the coming year, in a move that has implications for trade, consumer protection, and business confidence in South Sudan. The meetingsContinue Reading
