Crooked Bough News Round-up

+ Angola urges ceasefire ahead of DRC-M23 peace talks—Angolan President has called for a ceasefire in the eastern DRC to pav...

+ Trump proposes expanding travel Ban to 43 countries—The Trump administration is considering an expanded travel ban, potent...

+ Trump orders airstrikes on Houthi strongholds, killing 31—President Donald Trump announced a series of airstrikes on Houthi-held...

+ Maasai women turn to cricket farming for sustainability—Facing drought and livestock loss, Maasai women in Northern Kenya are ...

+ African nations shine at Special Olympics Winter Games—The Special Olympics World Winter Games come to a close on Saturday w...

+ UN marks third anniversary of International Day to Combat Islamophobia—The United Nations has raised alarm over the rising levels of anti-Mus...

+ Acid spill devastates Zambia’s Kafue River—Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact ...

+ South Africa responds to U.S. expulsion of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool—The South African presidency has expressed regret over the expulsion o...

+ Somalis rejects U.S. plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza—Locals in the Somali capital of Mogadishu have rejected a proposal to ...

+ G7 diplomats express support for Ukraine and condemn global conflicts—The diplomats also condemned the M23 offensive in DRC for its violence...

+ Ancelotti on Vinicius Junior's training absence: 'He's just tired'—Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid, provided clarification on ...

+ Ugandan judge convicted in UK human trafficking case—Police footage showed her expressing disbelief as officers informed he...

+ Students shine at Cotonou’s International Comic Book meetings—Students from Mènontin Nord Public Primary School in Cotonou are parti...

+ British national killed in Kenya by President's motorcade vehicle—A British national has died in Kenya after being hit by a government v...

+ Congolese women use slam poetry to speak out amid conflict —As fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo rages on, a growing nu...

+ South Africa : woman swept away by floodwaters in KwaZulu-Natal province—A woman in South Africa tragically lost her life after being swept awa...

+ SADC forces withdrawal and M23 advance heighten DRC crisis-Analyst—Around 1,300 SADC soldiers are set to leave the country as the M23, ba...

+ UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians—In a report commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council, it accused th...

+ British man killed in hit-and-run involving Kenyan presidential motorcade—Frederick had been visiting Kenya to see family members living in the ...

+ Lil Kev: a new adult animation by Kevin Hart and Wanda Sykes—Kevin Hart and Wanda Sykes recently collaborated on the adult animated...

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+ Video: Israeli attacks kill Palestinians in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall—Aid workers and a journalist were among some of the latest victims of ...

+ Roadside nets aim to thwart Russian drone attacks in Ukraine—AJ’s Charles Stratford reports on efforts to block Russian drone attac...

+ ‘Unimaginable loss’: North Macedonia reels from deadly nightclub fire—At least 59 killed and more than 100 injured after a huge fire rips th...

+ Pakistani security officers killed in blast claimed by Baloch separatists—Dozens of paramilitary troops wounded in explosion in Noshki district ...

+ Deadly US air strikes on Yemen—The US launched air strikes in Yemen after the Houthis threatened Red ...

+ The Arab plan for Gaza has two problems: Israel and the PA—The plan could fail in the face of Israel’s intransigence and the PA’s...

+ Deadly storm system hits US Midwest killing dozen—At least 32 people were killed in the US as severe thunderstorms and t...

+ ‘I was a human shield’: What Israeli soldiers did to a Gaza father—Yousef al-Masri spent several terrifying days forced to clear rooms fo...

+ An estimated 100,000 join antigovernment rally in Serbia’s Belgrade—Protesters converge in Serbias capital in what was likely the largest ...

+ Stranded NASA astronauts to return as SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS—NASAs Crew-10 mission marks the long-awaited return of astronauts Wilm...

+ At least 59 people killed in nightclub fire in North Macedonia—More than 100 people injured in the deadly fire at at the nightclub in...

+ At least 51 people killed in nightclub fire in North Macedonia—More than 100 people injured in the deadly fire at at the nightclub in...

+ Aime Cesaire: The Poetics of Negritude—Confronting History through Negritude. [Category: Show Types]

+ Is Trump the end of the international rules-based order?—Analysts mull if this isnt the beginning of the end for the rules-base...

+ Australian GP: Norris beats Verstappen at F1 season opener in Melbourne—McLarens Lando Norris begins the 2025 F1 season with victory in an eve...

+ Norris beats Verstappen at F1 Australian GP in Melbourne—McLarens Lando Norris begins the 2025 F1 season with victory in an eve...

+ Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of LaLiga—Kylian Mbappes first half brace in the 2-1 win against Villareal moves...

+ Pakistan loses first T20I against New Zealand—New Zealand takes an early lead in the five-match T20 series after Pak...

+ Ailing Pope Francis works on signature reform from hospital as he recovers—The pontiff was admitted to Romes Gemelli Hospital in February for dou...

+ Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – LaLiga: Team news, start time, how to follow—Atletico host LaLiga leaders Barcelona on Sunday with Madrid side stil...

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+ US to tariff Japanese autos ‘to be fair’—Japan’s hopes for an exemption from US tariffs on imported autos have ...

+ A Cold Truce—It’s just days away from a proposal for the long-awaited ceasefire in ...

+ US chip-making dream awakes to labor crisis reality—Semiconductors power nearly every aspect of modern life – cars, smartp...

+ Myanmar youth angry, desperate and on the run from junta rule—Myanmar has struggled with civil war, military rule and widespread pov...

+ Alarmed by Trump, South Korea mulls Japan-style nuclear option—The dramatic clash in the Oval Office between US President Donald Trum...

+ Musk’s way of streamlining tech startups is wrong for government—Elon Musk has been steadily expanding his political influence since be...

+ Beijing calls Li Ka-shing a ‘traitor’ in Panama ports deal—Beijing criticized Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing for betraying all Chin...

+ The China dog still isn’t barking—Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first ...

+ Marcos-Duterte blood feud flares into existential crisis—The Philippines has seen its fair share of dynastic rivalries. But the...

+ Still too early for Australia to dump Trump—US President Donald Trump appears to have abruptly upended America’s m...

+ China is trying to kneecap Indian manufacturing—Under President Donald Trump, the United States is hard at work destro...

+ China needs a consumer revolution to hit growth goal—China’s National People’s Congress extravaganza was a good news-bad ne...

+ US, China and Japan racing for the super-battleship lead—In a race similar to the Anglo-German naval buildup before World War I...

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+ Death toll from North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 59—As many as 1,500 people were attending a concert when sparks from pyro...

+ Fifty-nine dead after North Macedonia nightclub fire—As many as 1,500 people were attending a concert in the town of Kocani...

+ Fifty-one dead after North Macedonia nightclub fire—As many as 1,500 people were attending a concert when the fire broke o...

+ North Macedonian nightclub fire kills 51—As many as 1,500 people were attending a concert when the fire broke o...

+ Dozens feared dead in North Macedonian nightclub fire—As many as 1,500 people were attending a concert when the fire broke o...

+ Serbia's largest-ever rally sees 325,000 protest against government—The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised ...

+ Serbia's largest-ever rally sees 325,000 protest government—The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised ...

+ Tens of thousands attend anti-government protest in Serbia—The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised ...

+ Military planning for Ukraine peace to begin, says Starmer—Military chiefs will meet on Thursday to discuss practical plans to en...

+ 'Do you have communist links?' US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups—UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humani...

+ Do Ukrainians believe a ceasefire with Russia will work?—The BBC asks people in Kyiv whether a ceasefire deal could be a step t...

+ 'If we stop, they won't': Ukrainians react to Russia's ceasefire demands—The BBC asks people in Kyiv whether a ceasefire deal could be a step t...

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+ Carney expected to meet King Charles during his first trip abroad as prime minister—Just days after being sworn into office, Prime Minister Mark Carney wi...

+ What's Trump's endgame with global tariffs? Canadian officials say they have a clearer idea—After a lengthy meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump’s top trade o...

+ As Trump attacks Canada, Downing Street sticks to the sidelines—As U.S. President Donald Trump keeps threatening Canada's sovereignty ...

+ Opposition parties slam Trudeau cabinet's future appointments to government agencies—Opposition MPs are criticizing 88 future appointments made by former p...

+ Canada reconsidering F-35 purchase amid tensions with Washington, says minister—Canada is looking at cancelling a major portion of its purchase of U.S...

+ Prime Minister Mark Carney tries to turn the page—In the limited space of his first day as prime minister — and with an ...

+ Carney kills consumer carbon tax in first move as prime minister—Prime Minister Mark Carney wasted little time in removing a potent poi...

+ Mark Carney could be Canada's shortest-serving prime minister—Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s prime minister on Friday — and de...

+ Who are the new faces in Carney's cabinet? Who's on their way out?—Prime Minister Mark Carney is taking over from Justin Trudeau with a s...

+ No Island MPs in Carney's cabinet, but it does have someone from P.E.I.—For the first time in many decades, Prince Edward Island does not have...

+ Joly tells Marco Rubio 'Canada's sovereignty is not up to debate, period'—Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly wrapped up the G7 meeting in Cha...

+ Prime Minister Mark Carney sworn in as party leaders gear up for campaign

+ Carney takes power, calling it a 'solemn duty' to serve as PM in a time of crisis—Prime Minister Mark Carney made his first major move as the country's ...

+ What Trump gets wrong about Canada-U.S. dairy trade—When U.S. President Donald Trump points to Canadian tariffs on dairy, ...

+ Trudeau government made dozens of appointments after announcing he'd resign—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has stacked agencies and Cr...

+ Ford, feds say they had 'productive' meeting with top Trump trade official in Washington—Ontario Premier Doug Ford and federal officials left an hours-long mee...

+ King Charles gives his Canadian attendant a sword as sovereignty threats intensify—King Charles presented his Canadian personal attendant and messenger w...

+ Trudeau says he's 'proud of Canadians' in video posted on his last full day in office—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a farewell message to Canadians o...

+ 'Canada is a sovereign state': Trump's ambassador pick distances himself from annexation talk—The man with the delicate task of representing U.S. President Donald T...

+ Freeland to be transport minister, Guilbeault Quebec lieutenant in Carney cabinet: sources—Sources with knowledge of the decision told CBC News that Mark Carney ...

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+ “$Libra: The Scam of Milei”

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+ Egypt Introduces Fees on Producers to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Bags—Aya Nader The Egyptian government issued a decision to classify plasti...

+ Egyptian Wrestler Ashraf Mahrous Breaks Three Guinness World Records—Egyptian wrestler Ashraf Mahrous, better known as Kabonga,  made headl...

+ Israeli Airstrike Kills Eight Charity Workers and Journalists in Gaza—A group of charity workers was killed in Israeli airstrikes in norther...

+ Menoufia University Suspends Professors After Medical Student’s Death—After the death of a medical student at Menoufia University in norther...

+ Trump Administration Considers New Travel Ban Affecting 41 Countries—The Trump administration is reportedly planning broad travel restricti...

+ Egypt and UAE Launch $120M 5-Star-Hotel Hotel Project near the Pyramids—Giza Governor Adel El-Naggar has announced on March 13 the launch of t...

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+ Bypassing Netanyahu is smart but it doesn't erase Trump's bigotry—Will Washington give envoy Adam Boehler the Andrew Young treatment for...

+ “They kill one Yousef, we bring thousands”—My cousin Wassim and his wife welcomed a newborn son, Yousef, to the w...

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+ The Chattering Classes : Hunting the FT in Tokyo; Fritz Merz’s Art of the Deal—The Chattering Classes is Euractiv's new weekly newsletter on politics...

+ Rival report to Knafo’s on EU tech sovereignty: more content, more cautious—The recommendations in the working document are currently too cautious...

+ Amid mass protests in Belgrade, Serbia’s Vučić faces mounting pressure from the streets—The Serbian president conceded the need for "change" after the largest...

+ Mass protests grip Belgrade as Serbia’s Vučić faces pressure from the streets—Protesters are converging on Belgrade, as Serbia faces some of the lar...

+ Mass protests grip Belgrade as Serbia’s Vučić faces pressure from the streets—Protesters are converging on Belgrade, as Serbia faces some of the lar...

+ EU fusion energy industry wants dedicated rules to thrive—Euractiv sat down with Milena Roveda, the chair of the recently formed...

+ The Brief – Huawei is not the issue—At a time when Brussels should be applying maximum pressure on Moscow,...

+ Why the EU could hang Canada out to dry—Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium could see billions of dollars' ...

+ Europeans living longer than ever—Europeans are living longer than ever, but a persistent east-west divi...

+ Ireland welcomes Draghi-infused Critical Medicines Act [Advocacy Lab Content]—Critical Medicines Act gets warm reception in Ireland. Industry says p...

+ Ireland welcomes Draghi-infused Critical Medicines Act—Critical Medicines Act gets warm reception in Ireland. Industry says p...

+ Meet the green policy wonks in Germany’s Christian Democrats—Merz promised a "great leap forward" in climate protection in parliame...

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+ US strike in Iraq eliminates top Islamic State leader—On March 13, US Central Command carried out an airstrike that killed A...

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+ Marco Rubio’s diplomatic attack on South Africa is punishment for standing up to Israel—The Trump administration's extraordinary and unprecedented move to eff...

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+ Protesters in Serbia flee in panic after alleged use of sonic weapons—Participants in the largest protest against Serbian President Aleksand...

+ Putin responds to Trump's appeal to spare Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk—Russian President Vladimir Putin has reviewed US President Donald Trum...

+ Kyiv changes its rhetoric again while bombing Moscow—An analysis of available information and recent statements from Kyiv m...

+ NATO Secretary General calls for normal relations with Russia after Ukraine conflict—For the US and the EU, it would be beneficial to restore normal relati...

+ Belarusian President Lukashenko reveals secret calls to Putin from Ukraine—Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko revealed in an interview wit...

+ Zelensky furious after Putin unexpectedly approves of ceasefire idea—Florian Philippot, the leader of French party The Patriots, spoke abou...

+ Trump talks to Putin, asks him to spare Ukrainian soldiers' lives—US President Donald Trump stated that he spoke with Russian leader Vla...

+ Notorious Ukrainian neo-Nazi Demyan Ganul killed in Odesa—Notorious Ukrainian neo-Nazi Demyan Ganul was killed in Odesa, Verkhov...

+ US media report new sanctions against Russia as part of negotiation strategy—Reports have emerged in US media suggesting that President Donald Trum...

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+ 'Not getting the donations': DC insider notes Kennedy Center decline after Trump takeover—A longtime insider who has been at the center of the Washington, D.C. ...

+ Fox News host uses shameful Japanese internment camps to justify banned Trump deportations—Fox News host Joey Jones argued that President Donald Trump should be ...

+ Trump mired in the 'briefest honeymoon in White House history' as chaos reigns: columnist—Due to "ignorance, error and wilful blindness," whatever goodwill Dona...

+ 'Regret your vote now?': Reactions to Trump ordering 'decisive' Yemen strike pour in—On Saturday afternoon, March 15, President Donald Trump announced that...

+ Trump's bitcoin reserve a 'digital Fort Knox'—The creation of a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" in the United States is ...

+ 'Impossible': US breweries buffeted by Trump tariffs—For US craft brewer Bill Butcher, President Donald Trump's expanding r...

+ US Fed likely to keep rates steady as Trump uncertainty flares—The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates uncha...

+ Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription—Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three year...

+ At least 27 dead as tornadoes ravage central US—At least 27 people were killed and dozens more injured Saturday when t...

+ 'I'd tag the Chief Justice': MAGA allies target John Roberts as court halts Trump's plan—Donald Trump's MAGA allies on Saturday had two conservative Supreme Co...

+ 'Autocrats rejoicing': Outrage after Trump's 'toxic' move to shut down 'beacons of hope'—Donald Trump's decision to cut back significantly on Kari Lake's Voice...

+ 'Holy crap': Trump's DOJ raises experts' eyebrows with 'terrifying' brief in court—Donald Trump's Department of Justice stunned numerous experts on Satur...

+ Macron wants 'clear pressure' on Moscow to accept ceasefire—by Francesco FONTEMAGGIFrench President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday ...

+ 'Turning around planes in the air': Judge 'issues a sweeping block' of Trump's latest move—Donald Trump on Saturday hit a legal roadblock. The President over t...

+ 'Let me finish': Tensions flare between Trump aide and Kamala Harris spokesperson on CNN—Donald Trump's former campaign adviser and a Kamala Harris spokesperso...

+ 'Protect yourself': Here's a survival guide for possible Trump recession—President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada, Mexico, the European U...

+ The Tesla White House sales event of the year—America’s president hawks merch from the White House and wonders why h...

+ 'People crying in the office': IRS insiders dish about Trump's bid to 'undermine' agency—Donald Trump's appointment of Elon Musk to oversee spending cuts has h...

+ Francis still requires therapy, Vatican says, as pope looks ahead to 2028—by Alexandria SAGEPope Francis is improving but still requires various...

+ 'Madness swirls': Ex-GOP insider says 'Trump’s presidency is already in state of collapse'—Donald Trump’s "presidency is already in a state of collapse," accordi...

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+ Scoffing over Russia-Ukraine ceasefire wont last. Here's why.—The Ukraine war, in addition to all the other ways in which one can de...

+ AP: US officials want to send Palestinians to Sudan, Somalia—The Associated Press is reporting this morning that American and Israe...

+ Diplomacy Watch: Putin lays out demands for ceasefire—On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that he would ...

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+ Kiev vows to continue offensive in Russia’s Kursk region—Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered Ukraine’s encircled troop...

+ US shuts down probe into alleged Russian ‘kidnapping’ of Ukrainian children – media—Moscow has repeatedly explained that minors are evacuated from conflic...

+ US shuts down project probing Russia’s alleged ‘kidnapping’ of Ukrainian children – media—Moscow has repeatedly explained that it evacuates minors from the conf...

+ Trial by fire: Why the West won’t admit the truth about the 2014 Odessa massacre—Even the European Court of Human Rights has found Ukraine guilty over ...

+ Heatwave economy: How rising temperatures are dividing the rich and poor—As the summer heat intensifies, access to cooling becomes a marker of ...

+ US asks EU for eggs – media—Washington is reportedly seeking external sources of supply amid soari...

+ Lavrov and Rubio discuss ‘next steps’ in restoring Russia-US ties—The phone conversation between the senior officials comes amid a thaw ...

+ Merkel slams ‘Putinversteher’ witch hunts—The former German chancellor says discussions about Russia’s interests...

+ Trump clarifies Ukraine envoy’s duties—Keith Kellogg will deal directly with Vladimir Zelensky, after he was ...

+ Vance explains how Zelensky White House argument started—The US vice president has said the meeting went downhill after the Ukr...

+ Dozens injured in Belgrade protests (VIDEOS)—More than 20 people have been arrested for assaulting police officers ...

+ Major rival rallies held in Hungary (VIDEOS)—Tens of thousands have taken to the streets of Budapest in support of ...

+ Telegram founder Durov allowed to leave France – AFP—The Russian tech mogul has been charged with multiple offenses related...

+ French court allows Telegram founder Durov to leave country – AFP—Russian tech mogul was charged with multiple offenses related to “ille...

+ Putin aide compares EU leaders to ‘affectionate puppies’—The heads of European states will “wag their tails” for US President D...

+ US state media could go silent – director—The CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has blasted the funding cut...

+ US state media goes silent – director—The CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has blasted the funding cut...

+ US Cold War-era propaganda outfit decries funding cut—The CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has blasted President Donal...

+ US cold-war-era propaganda outfit decries funding cut—The CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has blasted President Trump...

+ Zelensky issues warning about Europe’s largest nuclear plant—The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant has been under Russian control sinc...

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+ Israeli Air Force Receives Three New F-35 Fighter Jets (Photos)—Click to see full-size image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) The Israel...

+ New Syria: Constitution Accompanied By Genocide (18+)—Illustrative Image Written by S. Shilov More and more footage of atr...

+ New Videos Shed Light On Recent Syrian Coast Massacres (18+)—Click to see full-size image. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights...

+ Israeli Army Is Investigating Houthi Missile That Hit Egypt – Reports—Illustrative image. A missile that was launched by the Houthis (Ansar...

+ Russian Air Defenses Intercepts Drone Over Tartus Base In Syria—File image. A loud blast rocked the coastal Syrian city of Tartus on ...

+ Israeli Army Says It Killed Two More Hezbollah Fighters In Southern Lebanon (Video)—Illustrative image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) The Israeli Defense ...

+ Trump Orders Massive Attack On Houthis In Yemen, Killing At Least 31 People (Videos)—Click to see full-seize image. (U.S. Army) United States President Do...

+ Russian Offensive On Zaporozhie Front Brings Victories—Click to see full-size image Destroying the last Ukrainian forces in ...

+ NATO’s ‘Joint Viking 2025’ And Growing Strategic Importance Of Arctic—Click to see the full-size image Written by Drago Bosnic, independent...

+ Military Situation In Russian Kursk Region And On Ukrainian Frontlines On March 15, 2025 (Maps Update)—Click to see the full-size image Russian forces took control of Gon...

+ Russian Lancet Drones Terminate Ukrainian Howitzers Across The Front (Videos)—ZALA Lancet attack drone. © Marina Lystseva/TASS The Russian military...

+ Israeli Strike Kills Nine In Gaza Amid Tense Talks With Hams (18+ Video)—Illustrative image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) Israeli strikes hit ...

+ Military Situation In Syria On March 15, 2025 (Map Update)—Click to see the full-size image The UN Security Council condemned ...

+ Israeli Drone Strike Kills One In Southern Lebanon (Video)—Illustrative image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) A drone strike hit a...

+ Military Situation In Yemen On March 15, 2025 (Map Update)—Click to see the full-size image The Saudi artillery shelled Dhahir...

+ Ukraine Is Running Out Of Missiles For SAMP/T Air Defense System – Report—The SAMP/T Mamba system. Source: MBDA Systems. Ukraine has asked Ital...

+ U.S. Vice President Warns of Minority Persecution in Syria After Recent Massacres—File image. Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, has expres...

+ Royal Navy Is Worried HMS Prince of Wales Could Be Attacked By Houthis—Illustrative image. (Royal Navy picture.) British military planners a...

+ Israeli Defense Minister Says Troops Will Stay In Five Southern Lebanon Posts ‘Indefinitely’—Illustrative image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) Israeli Defense Mini...

+ Russian Sustainable Peace VS Ukrainian Temporary Ceasefire—To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to...

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+ Distance is Shrinking in Russian-US Negotiations on Ukraine - Witkoff—MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Special Representative Steve Witkoff said on Sun...

+ Some 30 Officers From NATO Countries Surrounded in Kursk Region—DONETSK (Sputnik) - About 30 officers from NATO countries, who have be...

+ Polish Mercs Among First to Flee as Russian Forces Advance in Kursk Region—Troops from the Akhmat special forces, operating as part of Battlegrou...

+ Viktor Orban vs. the Modern-Day Habsburgs in Brussels—Hungary's prime minister has released a 12-point ultimatum to the Euro...

+ Russia Needs Permanent End to Ukraine Crisis, Not Minsk 3.0-Style Pause - Ex-US Marine—Shortly after the US rolled out its 30-day Ukraine ceasefire proposal,...

+ Russia’s Kursk Region Becomes Final Resting Place for NATO’s Top Tech—The near-total collapse of Ukraine's operations in Kursk region has hi...

+ Biden Autopen Scandal Revives Scary Questions About Who Really Called the Shots During His Reign—Biden allies spent years downplaying concerns related to his cognitive...

+ Somaliland: What to Know About Strategic Horn of Africa Breakaway US is Considering Recognizing—The Trump administration is “having a quiet conversation with Somalila...

+ 30-Day Ceasefire Push: Putin Seeks Long-Term Peace, Zelensky Wants War and Trump Stuck in the Middle—Russia's president has expressed interest in Trump’s 30-day ceasefire ...

+ Trump's Kursk Mercy Plea: Last-Ditch Attempt to Salvage NATO's Failed Strategy?—Donald Trump has urged Vladimir Putin to "spare" the lives of thousand...

+ A New US Invasion of Panama in Motion?—US intentions in Panama triggered concerns after the Trump administrat...

+ How BlackRock Stole Schwab’s Thunder & Jumped on Trump’s Bandwagon—Klaus Schwab, who founded the World Economic Forum in the 1970s and sh...

+ ICC vs. Sovereignty: Duterte’s Arrest and the Battle for Global Jurisdiction—The bizarre entity of questionable authority and reputation also known...

+ Ex-Pentagon Analyst on Putin's Message: US Can't Solve Ukraine's Peace With a Magic Wand—The “general message” Vladimir Putin is sending to the West and the US...

+ Smart Strategy: Why Russia Needs Security Zone in Kursk Region —Russian forces continue to advance on the retreating Ukrainian troops ...

+ No Mercy for Mercs: What Legal Nightmare Awaits Them in Russia?—Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that captured foreign merc...

+ Russian Scientists Find a Way to Predict Bulimia and Anorexia —Scientists from Saratov State Medical University (SSMU) have identifie...

+ How Putin’s Greater Eurasia Proposal Could Save the Continent From West's Hegemony—Eurasia needs a continent-wide structure akin to the African Union or ...

+ Recession on Horizon: Why Trump Could Want an Economic Downturn—The US national debt has ballooned to $36.2 trillion, and $9.2 trillio...

+ Pepe Escobar: Made in China 2025 – Revisited —The Two Sessions, part of the Chinese People's Political Consultative ...

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+ "Angara-1.2" puts military satellites into orbit—The launch proceeded smoothly, with the rocket being monitored by the ...

+ French PM says Europe should prepare for trade war with US—At the same time, the prime minister expressed the view that Europe an...

+ Macron looks for excuses for involvement in Ukraine conflict — Russian diplomat—Earlier, Macron stated in an interview with Le Parisien that European ...

+ Russian National Guard to ensure security in Kursk Region on Victory Day eve — acting head—Sergey Mikhailovich (Rosgvardiya Deputy Director - Chief of the Main S...

+ Qatar supports all initiatives to resolve Ukrainian crisis — PM—According to a statement from the Qatari Foreign Ministry, the country...

+ Qatari emir meets with Russian deputy PM — office—"During the meeting, the parties discussed bilateral relations between...

+ Sanctions against Rubio still in place, publications saying otherwise fake news — MFA—Rubio was added to the list of US citizens under individual sanctions,...

+ Russian air defenses down four JDAM bombs, 141 Ukrainian drones in past day — top brass—Russian troops have hit Ukraine’s military airfields, drone production...

+ No Russian citizens among dead, injured in North Macedonia fire — embassy—"According to information received from the Interior Ministry of North...

+ Over 370 people taken out of Kursk Region's liberated territories since March 12—"Today, 70 more people were evacuated", Alexander Khinshtein, announce...

+ Ceasefire may give Ukraine time to rearm — Kremlin aide—He added that Russia's stance and concerns on this issue "are well kno...

+ Death toll from US strikes on Yemen climbs to 31 — Houthi health ministry—According to the US Central Command, the operation aims to protect Ame...

+ Armenian PM tells Iranian president talks with Azerbaijan concluded—The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and bilateral issues ...

+ Putin-Trump meeting to occur once there is need — Kremlin aide—"We are preparing for the meeting, and it will be organized as soon as...

+ Fire in North Macedonia kills over 50 people, injures 100 — Interior Ministry—More than 80 people have been hospitalized, according to Macedonia's M...

+ US court orders suspension of immigrant expulsions under 18th-century law — media—According to the newspaper, Judge James Boasberg ordered a suspension ...

+ Lavrov urges to halt use of force in Red Sea during talk with Rubio—The parties also "discussed specific issues regarding the implementati...

+ Houthis ready to negotiate peace with US — media—Movement spokesman emphasized that the movement is ready for peace if ...

+ US strikes on Yemen not to impact Houthis' Red Sea operations — spokesman—"The US president's statements regarding the threat to international n...

+ China's leader refuses trip to Brussels to honor anniversary of relations — media—The newspaper notes that the venues for such meetings usually alternat...

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+ Pakistans pivot to Moscow—With the US applying punishing pressure on its traditional allies in I...

+ IRGC chief vows ‘devastating response’ to any US, Israeli attack on Iran —Donald Trump renewed his threats against Tehran while announcing Washi...

+ Israel bombs south Lebanon three times in 24 hours, expands occupation—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said last week that Tel Aviv ‘will n...

+ US bombs Sanaa as Trump threatens to rain hell on Yemen over Gaza support—The new raids follow Washington easing restrictions on US commanders t...

+ Trump caves in to Israeli pressure, withdraws special Gaza envoy—Israeli leaders were angered after Trump's envoy held direct talks wit...

+ Israel kills multiple humanitarian workers, journalists in Gaza airstrike—Israel has killed 150 Palestinians in Gaza since the start of a US-spo...

+ Syrian FM urges Iraq to reopen border in first visit since armed coup—Relations have been tense between the two countries since the former A...

+ Thousands of Syrian Alawites sheltering at Russian base one week after state massacres—Syrian government-linked armed groups have carried out 54 massacres si...

+ We are holding slaves: Israeli soldier reveals systematic use of Palestinian human shields in Gaza—The soldier revealed that the Israeli Military Police are investigatin...

+ ‘Sowing division’: Controversy after Syrian Druze clerics visit Israel—The clerics entered Israel through the occupied Golan Heights for the ...

+ Hamas agrees to release US-Israeli soldier following direct talks with Washington—US President Donald Trump's envoy has participated in direct negotiati...

+ The eyes and ears that decapitated Hezbollah—As Hezbollah reels from a wave of assassinations deep within its stron...

+ US, Israel in secret talks with African states to take in forcibly expelled Palestinians: Report—Israel is taking Trump’s ethnic cleansing campaign for Gaza seriously,...

+ Israeli air raids target ‘strategic weapons site’ in eastern Lebanon —The Israeli army continuously bombards eastern and southern Lebanon in...

+ Iran, Russia, China reject ‘unlawful’ US sanctions after tripartite meeting —The meeting was aimed at discussing stalled US–Iranian nuclear talks, ...

+ Syrias de facto president signs temporary constitution days after sectarian massacres—Government forces massacred hundreds of Alawite families in Syria's co...

+ EU dusts off Turkiyes membership bid in search of new security framework: Report—Trump's trade wars and attacks on European partners have sent Brussels...

+ US envoy ‘sidelined’ by Trump after CNN interview on direct US–Hamas talks: Report—Israeli officials lambasted the envoy, who was negotiating to release ...

+ Hamas welcomes UN report on Israels genocidal acts as Tel Aviv decries blood libel—A commission of inquiry determined Israel committed 'genocidal acts' i...

+ Gabbard withdraws war critic from top intel job following smear campaign by pro-Israel groups—The intel chief's deputy choice was a retired officer who referred to ...

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+ Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week—Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the...

+ U-2 Spy Planes Are Flying Border Security Missions Air Force Confirms—U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin has confirmed that U-2...

+ Our Best Look At North Korea’s New Early-Warning Radar Plane—New imagery shows the progress made on North Korea’s shadowy airborne ...

+ Argentine Air Force Went To War With Chaff Made By Pasta Machine—For many reasons, the Falklands/Malvinas War stands out among post-war...

+ Ukrainian Long-Range Attack Drones To Be Tested By U.S. Military—Two Ukrainian drone firms, both partnered with American companies, are...

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+ U.S. military launches ‘decisive and powerful’ strikes against Houthis—President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered the U.S. military to begin ...

+ Ukraine's allies at summit agree to put pressure on Russia for cease-fire—Ukraine's allies have agreed to put pressure on Russian President Vlad...

+ Thousands protest against government in Belgrade, Serbia—Public transportation is shut down in the Serbian capital of Belgrade ...

+ No update a 'positive sign' for Pope's health—Pope Francis' condition remains stable as the 88-year-old leader of th...

+ Israeli airstrikes into Gaza kill at least 9, including journalists, Hamas says—Israel on Saturday carried out airstrikes in northern Gaza's Beit Lahi...

+ Islamic State leader dies in U.S. airstrike in Iraq—American and Iraqi military forces killed a senior Islamic State leade...

+ Analysis: Israel targets normalization with Lebanon—Normalizing ties with Lebanon has emerged as Israel's new emphasis aft...

+ Hamas offer to free American-Israeli hostage blasted by Israel as 'psychological warfare'—As Hamas on Friday offered to release American Israeli soldier Edan Al...

+ Japan bullet trains resume service after decoupling issue—Japanese high-speed bullet trains, suspended over a decoupling while i...

+ U.N. report: Iran using surveillance, informants to pressure women into complying with hijab laws—A U.N. fact-finding mission into Iran's treatment of women reported th...

+ EU drops 4 Russians from sanctions list in deal with Hungary to drop its sanctions veto—The EU Friday agreed to drop three Russian individuals from its sancti...

+ At least 12 injured in Ukraine; major Russian refinery ablaze as Moscow, Kyiv trade strikes—Ukraine and Russia traded attacks overnight with at least a dozen peop...

+ Taiwanese president calls for 'proactive measures' against increased Chinese threat—Taiwan must implement "proactive measures" to thwart China's use of it...

+ Putin says he agrees with U.S.-backed cease-fire but has concerns over 'nuances'—President Vladimir Putin of Russia said he agrees in essence to a 30-d...

+ U.S. officials act to block illicit Iranian oil trade with China—Iran is operating a ghost fleet to sell oil to China in violation of e...

+ Pakistan prime minister meets with 300 freed train hostages and rescue troops—Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif went to Balochistan province Th...

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+ Nightclub fire kills 59 people in North Macedonia—The blaze in Kocani appeared to have been ignited by pyrotechnics used...

+ Trump’s aid freeze hampers anti-narcotics programs in Latin America —The aid freeze has upended anti-narcotics efforts in Latin America, wi...

+ Nightclub fire kills 51 people in North Macedonia—Pyrotechnics during a local pop group's performance in Kocani caused t...

+ Under Russia’s deepening shadow, Belarus tries to maintain its balancing act—Belarus’s Lukashenko calls Putin his “elder brother,” but over his 30-...

+ Businesses are pivoting away from China — but few wind up in India —Red tape, restrictive import policies and unpredictable regulations ha...

+ Israeli strikes kill eight aid workers in Gaza, British charity says—A U.K.-based charity says staff were setting up a camp for displaced G...

+ Warning Iran, Trump orders large-scale strikes against Yemen’s Houthis—The president vowed to use ‘overwhelming lethal force’ against the mil...

+ Trump orders large-scale military strikes against Yemen’s Houthis—While warning Iran, Trump vowed to use “overwhelming lethal force” aga...

+ U.S. to expel South African ambassador—Secretary of State Marco Rubio called South Africa’s U.S. ambassador, ...

+ How migrants cross the English Channel without being stopped—The scene on a French beach illustrates the dangers of English Channel...

+ Pope Francis is recovering. It hasn’t stopped talk of a succession.—Discussions of succession scenarios have been accelerated by the ponti...

+ Israel enacts exacting new rules for aid groups assisting Palestinians—The move to constrain NGOs comes amid a wider Israeli effort to curtai...

+ Why is your morning joe so expensive? Brazil’s coffee farms have the answer.—Extreme weather is ravaging arabica harvests in Brazil, the world’s la...

+ Rubio says South African ambassador to U.S. ‘no longer welcome’—Secretary of State Marco Rubio called South Africa’s U.S. ambassador, ...

+ Carney sworn in as Canada’s prime minister amid Trump trade war—The former central bank chief takes over at what he has called a “time...

+ Hamas says it will release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage—The offer to release the American hostage appears to be an effort to p...

+ G-7 overlooks Trump’s brash insults to find agreement on Russia, China—The Group of Seven’s show of unity in Quebec papered over Trump’s dism...

+ Trump praises talks with Putin, asks Russians to spare Ukrainian soldiers—Vladimir Putin told a news conference that he agreed with the idea of ...

+ Trump is pushing Canada and Europe closer together—Amid a tariff war, Canadians are warming to the idea of strengthening ...

+ If peace comes, Putin could face the ire of his most hard-line backers—Vladimir Putin convinced many in Russia that there was an existential ...

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