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The European News Global The recent criminal prosecution of the director and producer of the banned Malaysian film “Mentega Terbang” has sparked widespread debate regarding freedom of expression and the sensitive nature of religious and cultural themes in Malaysia. Mohamad Khairianwar Jailani and producer Tan Meng Kheng have pleaded not guilty to the charge of … Continue reading The Controversy Surrounding “Mentega Terbang”: A Case of Freedom of Expression in Malaysia

The European News Global In December, the U.K. witnessed an unexpected spike in inflation, contradicting earlier projections and sparking concerns for policymakers. The surge in Consumer Prices Index (CPI) to 4% from the 12 months prior to December 2023, as reported by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), marks a noticeable shift from the previously … Continue reading Understanding the Recent Rise in U.K. Inflation: Implications and Forecasts

The European News Global The United Kingdom is currently embroiled in a high-stakes political battle as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seeks to attain approval for his contentious proposal to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda. This initiative has led to significant dissent from within his own party, threatening the stability of the government and the future of … Continue reading The Political Struggle Behind the UK’s Controversial Rwanda Asylum Policy

The European News Global China’s population has faced a second consecutive year of decline, signaling a potential crisis for the world’s second largest economy. According to government data released recently, China’s overall population at the end of 2023 was 1.4097 billion, down approximately 2 million people from the previous year. This follows a similar decline … Continue reading China Faces Demographic Challenge as Population Declines Again

The European News Global Last week, the U.S. Navy SEALs made a compelling discovery, seizing Iranian-made missile parts and other weaponry from a ship destined for Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This operation, however, did not come without its own costs, involving two missing commandos. Concurrently, another ship sustained suspected fire from the Houthis in the Red … Continue reading U.S. Navy SEALs Seize Iranian-Made Missile Parts Bound for Yemen’s Houthi Rebels

The European News Global In the aftermath of Sunday’s catastrophic volcanic eruption in Grindavik, southwestern Iceland, the island nation has been thrown into a state of distress and upheaval. The eruption, which was preceded by a series of small earthquakes, resulted in the evacuation of 3,800 people and caused widespread damage to the region. Prime … Continue reading The Unpredictable Fury of Nature: Iceland’s Grindavik Eruption

The European News Global Authorities in Mexico reported a series of alarming incidents that took the lives of three transgender individuals in the first two weeks of 2024, with additional cases under investigation by rights groups. These brutal acts of violence highlighted the ongoing dangers faced by the LGBTQ+ community in a country where intolerance … Continue reading The Tragic Reality of Transgender Violence in Mexico

The European News Global The recent missile strikes in Erbil, northern Iraq by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have further intensified the already escalating tensions in the Middle East. The IRGC targeted what it described as the “headquarters of spies,” allegedly belonging to Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, resulting in causalities and disruptions in the … Continue reading The Escalation of Tensions in the Middle East

The European News Global Chinese President Xi Jinping recently addressed the ruling Communist Party, emphasizing the need to garner support from the people of Taiwan. His speech, originally delivered in 2022 and published this week, underscored the importance of uniting forces in Taiwan to oppose separatist actions and promote the reunification of the motherland. The … Continue reading Chinese President Xi Jinping Calls for Unity Amid Taiwan Election Results

The European News Global This past weekend, the people of Taiwan cast their votes and elected doctor-turned-politician William Lai as their new leader, marking a significant moment in the island’s politics. The election not only signaled continuity by choosing a leader from the Beijing-skeptic Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), but also served as a clear rejection … Continue reading The Implications of Taiwan’s Election on Cross-Strait Relations