By Maria Lundqvist* In a significant demonstration of international cooperation, the European Union (EU) and Zambia have announced a partnership aimed at bolstering education and research initiatives within the African nation. This collaboration, underscored by a commitment of €110 million in EU grant funding, seeks to advance Zambia’s National Development Plan

By Maria Lundqvist* The European Union (EU) stands as a testament to the collective vision of European nations to foster peace, stability, and prosperity through integration. From its inception to the present day, the EU has navigated significant milestones and transformative events that have shaped its evolution into a multifaceted union

By Maria Lundqvist* Post-WWII Origins and the Schuman Declaration: The devastation of World War II left Europe in ruins, prompting visionary leaders to seek new ways to prevent future conflicts. In 1950, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman proposed the Schuman Declaration, advocating for the pooling of coal and steel resources

Maximilian Schrems is an Austrian activist, lawyer, and author who became known for campaigns against Facebook for its privacy violations, including violations of European privacy laws and the alleged transfer of personal data to the US National Security Agency (NSA) as part of the NSA’s PRISM program. Schrems is the founder of NOYB – European Center

Frankfurt, Germany The European Central Bank (ECB) is signaling a shift in its monetary policy stance as new data reveals a stagnant lending market and subdued consumer inflation expectations. The figures released today bolster the case for an interest rate cut in June, potentially marking a turning point in the

By The Smartencyclopedia Staff  China’s space program has been experiencing a meteoric rise in recent years, and its capabilities in space-based surveillance and remote sensing are a cause of both fascination and concern for the international community. Here’s a breakdown of this growing trend: Surveillance Prowess Satellite Constellations: China is

By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Recent images from China’s Taijing-4 03 satellite have highlighted the country’s advanced space capabilities by capturing detailed radar images of the U.S. Navy’s Naval Station Norfolk. The satellite’s surveillance of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and warships underscores China’s growing prowess in space-based reconnaissance, raising

By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies China Enacts New Tariff Law Amid Rising Trade Tensions China has passed a new tariff law amidst heightened tensions with trading partners, raising concerns about the impact on global trade dynamics. Yellen Discusses Options to Address Frozen Russian Assets Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen explores

By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies WASHINGTON – Ukrainian forces may utilize a recently acquired, highly sought-after long-range missile system to better aim at Russian forces in occupied Crimea, senior Pentagon officials disclosed on Thursday. After months of requests, Ukraine received an extended-range variant of the Army Tactical Missile Systems,

By José Carlos Palma* In an era where connectivity pervades every aspect of modern life, from our homes to our vehicles, the healthcare sector finds itself at the forefront of a new and alarming cybersecurity risk: Brainjacking. This emerging threat involves threat actors gaining unauthorized access to neural implants deployed