World
US
Western Aid Cuts Could Cause 22.6 Million Deaths, Researchers Say
The new research takes into account reductions in all official development assistance as the US, Britain, France and Germany also slash their aid to the developing world.
Nov. 18, 2025
Russia
OPINION: Human Tragedy as Opportunity for Russia’s Special War in the Balkans
The combination of a strategic Serbian oil company at loggerheads with Gazprom and the dramatic hunger strike of a protesting mother presents an opportunity Moscow does not want to miss.
Nov. 18, 2025
Russia
Sanctions Showdown: Trump’s Green Light Ignites Senate Republicans’ Russia Push
Senators Roger Wicker and Lindsey Graham push for swift action on legislation targeting Russia’s enablers as Trump’s unexpected support drops administrative resistance.
Nov. 18, 2025
Ukraine
Baltic Countdown: Estonia Warns Russia Will Return With More Troops, Equipment in ‘Two Years or Less’
Estonia’s top diplomat Margus Tsahkna delivers chilling intelligence assessment on Moscow’s military reform, demanding a ‘shoot them down’ deterrence standard for airspace violations.
Nov. 18, 2025
Kremlin
Czech, Slovak Protesters Slam Leaders on Velvet Revolution Anniversary
This year, protests were called in both countries – in Prague against Babis and in Bratislava and other Slovak cities against nationalist Kremlin-friendly Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Nov. 18, 2025
EU
‘Like Trying to Help an Alcoholic’ – Orban Lashes out Again Against Aid for Ukraine
The Hungarian prime minister continues to rail against EU aid for Ukraine, calling Brussels a “war mafia”.
Nov. 18, 2025
Ukraine
Parents Rally as Efforts to Recover Ukraine’s Abducted Children Stall
Meanwhile, the work of Yale researchers tracking down the forcibly deported children hangs in the balance.
Nov. 17, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Opens New Gas Corridor Through Greece For Winter 2025–2026
Naftogaz and Greece’s DEPA agreed on a new gas route, expanding Ukraine’s import options to include more US liquefied natural gas and accelerating the decline of Russian gas in Europe.
Nov. 17, 2025
Macron
British PM Starmer to Join Macron and Merz in Berlin
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet his fellow Coalition of the Willing leaders for “dinner” on Tuesday, the German government said. But why?
Nov. 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine’s Stain
Ukrainians face a dual war as a $100M defense-kickback scandal shakes Kyiv, implicating top insiders and testing Zelensky’s leadership while anti-corruption bodies push for accountability.
Nov. 17, 2025
Putin
Putin Hardens Sabotage Penalties, Targets Teenagers from 14 Up
The Kremlin leader signed a bill into law that toughens penalties for inciting children to commit sabotage – including life imprisonment – while lowering the age of criminal liability from 16 to 14.
Nov. 17, 2025
France
ANALYSIS: French-made 4th Gen + Dassault Rafale Air Superiority and Multirole Warplane Explained
Five things you might not have known about the Dassault Rafale Fighter Aircraft, 100 of which the Ukrainian Air Force may receive as part of its newly signed 10-year security pact with France.
Nov. 17, 2025
Energy
Gazprom Pushes Ahead With Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline Designs Despite Uncertainty From China
Moscow has hinted at positive developments for the pipeline in recent months despite a lack of public statements on the project from Beijing and Chinese firms.
Nov. 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin’s Power Bloc Is Cracking: A Hidden Fight Inside Moscow
A hidden power struggle inside Putin’s inner circle is fracturing the Russian state. As elites battle for control, infighting – not Ukraine – poses the regime’s greatest threat.
Nov. 17, 2025
NATO
Germany Warns Russia Could Be Ready to Attack NATO by 2029
Germany’s defense minister warns Russia could be capable of attacking NATO as early as 2028-29, urging faster military buildup as Moscow accelerates rearmament.
Nov. 17, 2025
Russia
Russia Unveils Export Version of Su-57 Stealth Fighter in Dubai Amid War-Strained Economy
The stealth fighter is highly prized by the Kremlin, but with no confirmed sightings in Ukraine – and its export debut may signal Moscow’s growing need for cash.
Nov. 17, 2025
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