Aleena Im

In a dramatic turn of events, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have severed ties with the 50-year-old Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and created their own confederation, formally titled the “Confederation of the Sahel States (AES)”. The breakaway, that was formalized in July this year, stemmed from dissatisfaction with the sanctions following the coups, increasing Western interference, and not enough effort from the ECOWAS.

Keir Starmer, the UK’s first Labour prime minister in 14 years, has made many pledges to ‘renew’ the UK after Rishi Sunak’s appalling term. A prolific barrister turned politician, Starmer has seen a steep rise in his political career. He has vowed to make positive changes in the public services that the Brits are currently struggling with. However, with the UK economy in shambles, and a severe lack of funds, it remains to be seen whether he can really change the UK for the better.

Recently, an international investigative journalism report, aptly titled “Dubai Unlocked,” has revealed that some infamous and influential people hold real estate worth around $400 billion in Dubai. This investigative report has exposed the details of properties owned by some members of the global elite, including money launderers, famous politicians, criminals, and sanctioned individuals…