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Zuzana Moscakova, Chief Reporter             Vanesa Zackova, Political Editor The US Senate has approved a $70 billion funding plan for immigration enforcement  agencies. This is meant to end a partial government shutdown and start up the debate over  border security policy again. On Thursday, April 23, 2026, lawmakers in Washington, DC, voted 50 to 48 to move the plan  forward. It would pay for Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  The Department of Homeland Security has been partially shut down since mid-February,  after Democrats demanded policy changes following the fatal shootings of two protesters,  Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal agents in Minneapolis in January. This incident made  Democrats even more vocal in their calls for reforms and limits on enforcement powers.  Republicans, on the other hand, kept pushing for stronger border security measures. ICE, the federal agency ...

 Aaryan Bora, Political Reporter             Vanesa Zackova, Political Editor The peace talks between the United States and Iran have begun in Islamabad. Security has been tightened, and preparations are ongoing as cautious optimism spreads through diplomatic circles. With Pakistan stepping into the role of mediator and hosting these crucial discussions, expectations are high. However, a complex diplomatic choreography threatens to derail negotiations before they have fully begun. The American delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, has indicated a willingness to engage in dialogue while warning against what Washington sees as possible diplomatic manoeuvring by Tehran. This measured tone reflects a broader reality: although both sides appear open to talks, neither seems ready to compromise on core issues. Further complicating matters is the volatile regional landscape. Israel’s ongoing confrontation with Hezbollah in Lebanon has intensified te...

Aaryan Bora, Political Reporter               Vanesa Zackova, Political Editor Over the past five years, Myanmar has been under military rule. After seizing power in a coup, the military leadership has now formally steered the country back toward civilian governance. However, this transition feels less like a genuine democratic revival and more like a carefully staged consolidation of power. When Min Aung Hlaing ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, he promised elections within a year. That promise, however, was only partially fulfilled and only after half a decade. The newly elected parliament has now appointed him as president, following his resignation as armed forces commander, a constitutional step required before assuming civilian office. The new parliament is largely dominated by elites, with the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party securing nearly 80% of contested seats, alongside a quarter o...

Aaryan Bora, Political Columnist            Loyal B Daniel, Political Editor The recent month-long disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz serve as a significant reminder of  the potential for a global energy crisis that may, in magnitude, rival or even surpass the oil  shocks experienced in the 1970s. As tensions continue to simmer between the USA, Israel,  and Iran, there is concern that the world could be entering a period of economic uncertainty  driven not solely by financial markets, but increasingly by energy supply considerations.  The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically vital waterway, through which approximately 20% of  the world’s oil passes, connecting Gulf producers to international markets. Any disruption to  this passage—whether through slowdown or closure—would have widespread repercussions  beyond the Middle East, affecting fuel prices in Asia, inflation levels in Europe, and  economic growth prospec...