World
US
Internal Rift Divides Trump’s Administration Over Next Steps in Deadlocked Iran War
A widening internal division has emerged within the White House over whether to resume aggressive military strikes or sustain diplomatic pressure, following a stalled summit breakthrough with China.
May 17, 2026
Putin
Sandu Slams Putin’s Fast-Track Transnistria Passports as a Recruitment Tool for War
Moldovan President Maia Sandu fiercely condemned a new decree signed by Vladimir Putin that eliminates citizenship hurdles for residents of breakaway Transnistria.
May 17, 2026
Europe
Europe Must Move Beyond ‘De-Risking’ to Build Credible Economic Deterrence
In the wake of the latest US-China summit, geoeconomic experts warn that the EU must weaponize its trade instruments and learn to absorb short-term financial pain to avoid total irrelevance.
May 17, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Culture as Weapon: How Russia Preserves Cultural Influence Despite EU Sanctions
Despite EU sanctions, Russian cultural diplomacy continues operating across Europe, Africa, and Asia, advancing Kremlin narratives.
May 17, 2026
US
Trump Administration Ends Controversial Russian Oil Sanctions Waivers
The Trump administration has ended its short-lived sanctions waivers for Russian oil, rejecting appeals from major importers like India to keep the exemptions active amid the ongoing Persian Gulf war.
May 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Confirms Ongoing Logistics for Next Stages of ‘1,000 for 1,000’ Prisoner Swap
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine is actively coordinating lists and approvals for the next stages of a massive 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap with Russia.
May 17, 2026
US
Trump Warns Iran of ‘Very Tough Times’ Ahead Without a Peace Deal
US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that it faces “very tough times” if it fails to sign a permanent peace treaty, as updated Pentagon figures show the conflict has cost Washington $29 billion.
May 17, 2026
Ukraine
Russian Intelligence and the Painful History Between Poland and Ukraine
Volhynia remains a wound Russia seeks to weaponize against Kyiv and Warsaw.
May 17, 2026
Russia
Massive Drone Wave Striking Moscow Region Ignites Oil and Electronic Facilities
Ukraine launched a massive overnight drone assault targeting the Moscow region, hitting a major oil refinery, a strategic fuel hub, and a key electronics technology park.
May 17, 2026
Europe
US Lawmakers Condemn Pentagon’s Canceled Troop Deployment to Poland as ‘Unlawful’
US lawmakers from both parties have sharply criticized the Pentagon’s sudden decision to halt a planned rotational deployment of 4,000 Texas-based troops to Poland.
May 17, 2026
Ukraine
Bulgaria’s Dara Wins 70th Anniversary Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna
Bulgarian pop singer Dara secured her country’s first-ever Eurovision victory with the party anthem “Bangaranga” at the 70th anniversary grand final in Vienna.
May 17, 2026
OPINION: Now Is the Time to Declare Economic World War on Putin
A 10-point “business plan” to help Ukraine create a perfect storm by which to sink the Russian economy fueling Moscow’s war machine.
Updated: May 18, 2026
Europe
France Ready to Partner With Ukraine on Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that France is ready to cooperate directly on neutralizing Russian ballistic missile threats.
May 16, 2026
Putin
Soviet-Era Dissident and Activist Nina Litvinova Dies by Suicide at 80, Blaming Putin
Prominent human rights defender and Soviet-era dissident Nina Litvinova has died by suicide at 80, leaving a final letter directly condemning Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.
May 16, 2026
Putin
OPINION: From Bad to Worse – Putin’s Post-Victory Day Parade Conundrum
Something was missing in Moscow’s Red Square during this most sacred of Soviet and Russian holidays.
May 16, 2026
Europe
Rutte to Meet European Defense CEOs to Face Trump’s Demands
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is gathering Europe’s top defense executives in Brussels to accelerate weapons manufacturing and fulfill Donald Trump’s demands for increased defense spending.
May 16, 2026
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