India’s Supreme Court used Article 142 powers to expand road safety protections ruling that the right to safe highway travel is constitutionally guaranteed.
Month: May 2026
Human Rights Groups Condemn 196 Deaths in US Pacific Anti-Drug Ship Bombings as Unlawful
At least 196 people have died in 59 US military attacks on alleged drug vessels since September raising international human rights concerns.
Trump Rejects Iranian State TV Report That He May Accept Short-Term Hormuz Deal
Trump pushed back on Iranian media reports suggesting he could accept a one-month deal giving Iran and Oman joint control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Energy Price and Supply Shock Expected to Constrain Household Consumption Globally
The EY geostrategic analysis for May 2026 warns that the energy price shock linked to the Iran war will suppress consumer spending globally.
Defense Alliances Poised to Transition to More Regional Initiatives Amid Middle East Conflict
EY-Parthenon’s Geostrategic Business Group notes that the ongoing Middle East conflict is accelerating a shift toward regional defense partnerships.
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Israeli Strikes Continue Through Eid al-Adha
The humanitarian situation in Gaza worsened on Eid al-Adha as Israeli military operations continued killing at least 10 civilians.
From Bogota to El Fasher: UAE Trained Colombian Mercenaries to Fight in Sudan’s RSF
UAE secretly trained Colombian mercenaries who were deployed to fight alongside the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s conflict.
Pakistan Continues to Command Attention of Major Powers in Asia and Gulf Despite Chronic Instability
Pakistan’s strategic geography and its ability to manage overlapping external interests keeps it relevant to global powers despite domestic turmoil.
New York Fed Vault Remains World’s Largest Sovereign Gold Depository But Withdrawals Signal Geopolitical Shift
Several countries have been withdrawing gold from the New York Fed as geopolitical concerns tilt governments toward domestic storage.
Russia Turns to Central Asia to Solidify Influence Amid Geopolitical Setbacks in Eurasia
Facing geopolitical losses across Europe and the Middle East Russia is pivoting to Central Asia where its institutional influence remains strongest.