China orders liquidation of Zhongzhi Group in major shadow banking crackdown
A Beijing court has ordered the liquidation of Zhongzhi Enterprise Group and more than 300 related entities, marking a significant step in addressing one of China’s largest shadow banking collapses. The decision underscores Beijing’s commitment to containing systemic financial risks…
DRC–Belgium: Sharp Increase in Asylum Applications from Congolese Nationals Between 2023 and 2025
Asylum applications submitted by Congolese nationals in Belgium have significantly increased over the past two years. According to figures released by the Belgian minister’s office, around 1,250 Congolese applied for asylum in 2023, a number that rose to nearly 2,500…
Donald Trump Attacks Pope Leo: Controversial Remarks Spark Global Reaction
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred controversy after launching a sharp attack on Pope Leo, accusing the pontiff of being too lenient on crime and making statements he considers unacceptable. Speaking during a recent public appearance, Trump openly criticized…
Iran: Massive protests erupt in Tehran after ceasefire announcement
Thousands of Iranian protesters flooded Enghelab Square in Tehran on Wednesday, April 8, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Tensions remain high At the iconic Enghelab Square, many demonstrators waved flags and…
Israel says US–Iran ceasefire deal does not include Lebanon
Israel stated on Wednesday that the ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran does not include Lebanon, contradicting earlier remarks by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is acting as a mediator in the crisis. Israel denies Lebanon’s…