World
War in Ukraine
Russia's New Railway to Occupied Mariupol Could Boost Frontline Logistics
The adviser to the mayor of Mariupol noted that this new railway could significantly impact the front line by improving Russian logistics.
Aug. 4, 2024
China
Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane? No - it’s a Drone
Video footage posted on social media shows Chinese reconnaissance troops deploying surveillance drones that look and fly like birds during a training exercise.
Aug. 4, 2024
Venezuela Opposition Declares 'We Have Never Been so Strong'
Thousands gathered peacefully across Venezuela, including in the capital Caracas.
Aug. 4, 2024
France
Paris Mayor Bestows City’s Highest Award to Ukrainian Olympic Athletes
The Mayor's reception took place at the City Hall in the presence of around 30 Ukrainian athletes.
Aug. 4, 2024
US
Surging Harris, Trump Spar Over Debate Dates
Election battle between Trump and Harris heating up with the former president being accused of playing obstructive 'games' to recapture momentum.
Aug. 4, 2024
Books
OPINION: Book Review - The New System: Autocracy Inc.
Anne Applebaum's new book paints a portrait of today's modern autocracies and the threat they pose to global order.
Aug. 4, 2024
Drones
Tuareg Rock and Japanese Haiku – Wartime Cultural Transfers
Meteorologists say that Ukraine’s weather this year is influenced by outside factors and despite the ongoing war Kyiv’s cultural life are experiencing and embracing external inspiration.
Aug. 4, 2024
Hungary
Hungary Opens the Gates for Russians and Belarusians
The Hungarian government has issued a decree extending its "national card" immigration programme.
Aug. 4, 2024
US
Possible Iranian Strike on Israel Expected on August 5 - Axios
U.S. officials anticipate that the attack could mirror the April 13 strike but may be more extensive. The Lebanese group Hezbollah might also participate in the attack.
Aug. 4, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Putin’s Dead-End
Will Putin be able to afford a mobilization from an economic point of view? It's not a question of money – he has that. Nevertheless, the economy is the Russian Federation’s most vulnerable point.
Aug. 4, 2024
War in Ukraine
German Engineering Helps Ukrainian Amputees Walk Again
Russia's invasion has killed thousands and left many more with life-changing injuries. The World Health Organization said in May that more than 20,000 amputations had been carried out there since February 2022.
Aug. 4, 2024
Poland
Russian Oil Transit Brings Only Tiny Profit to Ukraine – Why is Only Lukoil Banned?
Russian oil and gas are still flowing across Ukraine to Europe through the Friendship Pipeline despite more than two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country.
Aug. 4, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Questions on the East-West Prisoner Exchange
On the surface, Russia's release of foreign hostages and political prisoners is good news, but there’s a catch or two, or three.
Aug. 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Armed Forces Sink Russian Submarine, Destroy Four S-400 Systems in Crimea
Following the first attack in September of 2023, the $300 million kilo-class submarine underwent repairs and was tested in the waters of Sevastopol harbor. After the second attack it sank.
Aug. 3, 2024
Turkey
Ukraine's Now Fitting Guided Weapons to its Heavy Bomber Drones
Pro-Kremlin milbloggers have posted images of a captured Ukrainian “Baba Yaga” drone fitted with electronics, antennas and what appears to be a laser guided munition.
Aug. 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Launches Second Ada-Class Corvette, Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky, in Turkey
The Hetman Ivan Vyhovskyi is the second warship of this class constructed at the Turkish shipyard for Ukraine. The first, the Hetman Ivan Mazepa, is currently undergoing sea trials.
Aug. 3, 2024
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