Iran’s youth have ‘tuned out’ regime; UN investigation condemns killing of student Mahsa Amini

Iran’s youth have ‘tuned out’ regime; UN investigation condemns killing of student Mahsa Amini

Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler, March 13, 2024 Iran’s regime has been firmly condemned by a UN fact-finding mission investigating the unprovoked killing of Masha Amina two years ago, in a incident which set off nationwide protests. Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old student, according to a UN fact-finding mission, died in police custody after […]

Ukrainian storm front threatens comfort zone of Western Europe

Ukrainian storm front threatens comfort zone of Western Europe

Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler, March 5, 2024 LONDON — A stormy geopolitical weather front is converging on Western Europe as the Ukrainian war in the East has entered its third year with no end in sight. Though the conflict remains largely frozen in military stalemate, its political reverberations throughout Europe, not to […]

Meanwhile at the UN: Staunch rhetorical support for Ukraine sovereignty

Meanwhile at the UN: Staunch rhetorical support for Ukraine sovereignty

Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler, February 27, 2024 In a powerful vote of confidence for Ukraine’s sovereignty and continuing independence, both the UN Security Council and General Assembly met to show political strong support for the embattled country, two years after the 2022 Russian invasion. Speaking before the Security Council, UN Secretary General […]

In nuclear-armed Pakistan, its ISI ‘Deep State’ rules; Actual winner of disputed election sits in jail

In nuclear-armed Pakistan, its ISI ‘Deep State’ rules; Actual winner of disputed election sits in jail

Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler, February 18, 2024 Pakistan is politically on the brink again in the aftermath of fractious and inconclusive national parliamentary elections which ended with a wavering question mark hanging over this land of 241 million people like a political Damocles sword. Two former prime ministers, both of whom are […]

Unreported: Moscow fills vacuum of power in Sub-Saharan Africa as France fades from scene

Unreported: Moscow fills vacuum of power in Sub-Saharan Africa as France fades from scene

Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler, February 6, 2024 While the wars in Ukraine, Gaza/Israel, and the Red Sea have grabbed the headlines, there’s a dangerously developing security situation throughout large parts of the African continent. The systemic chaos which has befallen a string of countries in the Sub-Saharan Sahel region has gone largely […]

World economy facing ‘fragile resilience,’ UN report warns

World economy facing ‘fragile resilience,’ UN report warns

Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler, January 28, 2024 While the world economy performed better than expected during 2023, tough times loom in the upcoming year. That’s according to the UN’s annual report “World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024.” Wider risks and uncertainties are predicted; “Global GDP growth is projected to slow from an […]

Taiwan’s election reaffirms island’s distinct identity and dynamic democracy

Taiwan’s election reaffirms island’s distinct identity and dynamic democracy

Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler, January 18, 2024 Taiwan held free presidential elections and communist China glared. Indeed, Taiwan’s elections choose the path of continuity as voters re-elected the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for a third consecutive term to rule the self-governing island. The victory of William Lai, scored a win for […]

Risky geopolitics: Answering a Red Sea maritime threat in an election year

Risky geopolitics: Answering a Red Sea maritime threat in an election year

Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler, January 12, 2024 Islamic Iran is pulling the puppet strings, and its local stooges are jumping to them threatening global commerce. But beyond Hamas terrorists in Gaza, or the Hizbullah in southern Lebanon, this new seaborne threat has emerged in the oft overlooked Red Sea, a vital waterway […]

Unreported: U.S. funding of UN’s role in Hamas atrocities had been terminated by Trump

Unreported: U.S. funding of UN’s role in Hamas atrocities had been terminated by Trump

Special to WorldTribune, January 3, 2024 Commentary by Laurence F Sanford The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) was complicit with Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023, genocide and atrocities against Jews. The United States was also complicit by funding UNRWA, which in turn funds Hamas. UNRWA-supported schools and textbooks teach children to hate […]

2024 in preview: Flashpoints, elections, humanitarian crises

2024 in preview: Flashpoints, elections, humanitarian crises

Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler, December 31, 2023 Looking into the snow globe, it’s that time of year to predict and prognosticate what awaits this tired world in the New Year. There’s a certain trepidation in the air as we view the current and emerging crises, especially during a highly contested election year […]

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