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filter:- + Africa News: Angola urges ceasefire ahead of DRC-M23 peace talks—Angolan President has called for a ceasefire in the eastern DRC to pave the way for peace talks between the DRC and M23 rebels [Author: editorial@afri...
- + Africa News: Trump proposes expanding travel Ban to 43 countries—The Trump administration is considering an expanded travel ban, potentially targeting citizens from up to 43 countries [Author: editorial@africanews.c...
- + Africa News: Trump orders airstrikes on Houthi strongholds, killing 31—President Donald Trump announced a series of airstrikes on Houthi-held areas in Yemen, targeting the Iran-backed rebels' strongholds [Author: editoria...
- + Africa News: Maasai women turn to cricket farming for sustainability—Facing drought and livestock loss, Maasai women in Northern Kenya are turning to cricket farming as a sustainable alternative [Author: editorial@afric...
- + Africa News: African nations shine at Special Olympics Winter Games—The Special Olympics World Winter Games come to a close on Saturday with African nations making strong strides [Author: editorial@africanews.com (Réd...
- + Africa News: UN marks third anniversary of International Day to Combat Islamophobia—The United Nations has raised alarm over the rising levels of anti-Muslim bigotry worldwide, with concerns over racial profiling [Author: editorial@af...
- + Africa News: Acid spill devastates Zambia’s Kafue River—Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that contaminated the Kafue River [Auth...
- + Africa News: South Africa responds to U.S. expulsion of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool—The South African presidency has expressed regret over the expulsion of its ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool [Author: editorial@africanews.com (...
- + Africa News: Somalis rejects U.S. plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza—Locals in the Somali capital of Mogadishu have rejected a proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza in Somalia [Author: editorial@africanews.com (Ré...
- + Africa News: G7 diplomats express support for Ukraine and condemn global conflicts—The diplomats also condemned the M23 offensive in DRC for its violence, displacement, and human rights violations, calling for the immediate withdrawa...
- + Africa News: Ancelotti on Vinicius Junior's training absence: 'He's just tired'—Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid, provided clarification on Vinicius Junior’s absence from Friday’s training session, revealing that the Bra...
- + Africa News: Ugandan judge convicted in UK human trafficking case—Police footage showed her expressing disbelief as officers informed her of the charges. She insisted she had diplomatic immunity and denied any wrongd...
- + Africa News: Students shine at Cotonou’s International Comic Book meetings—Students from Mènontin Nord Public Primary School in Cotonou are participating in a competition organized by the International Comic Book Meetings of ...
- + Africa News: British national killed in Kenya by President's motorcade vehicle—A British national has died in Kenya after being hit by a government vehicle from President William Ruto’s motorcade [Author: editorial@africanews.com...
- + Africa News: Congolese women use slam poetry to speak out amid conflict —As fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo rages on, a growing number of women in the country are turning to slam poetry to voice their hopes, dr...
- + Africa News: South Africa : woman swept away by floodwaters in KwaZulu-Natal province—A woman in South Africa tragically lost her life after being swept away by severe flooding in Pinetown on Friday. [Author: editorial@africanews.com (D...
- + Africa News: SADC forces withdrawal and M23 advance heighten DRC crisis-Analyst—Around 1,300 SADC soldiers are set to leave the country as the M23, backed by Rwanda, continues its advance. Despite diplomatic sanctions, Kigali rema...
- + Africa News: UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians—In a report commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council, it accused the Israeli state of using this as a war strategy. [Author: editorial@africanews.c...
- + Africa News: British man killed in hit-and-run involving Kenyan presidential motorcade—Frederick had been visiting Kenya to see family members living in the country. His next-of-kin have been informed, and a post-mortem is expected to ta...
- + Africa News: Lil Kev: a new adult animation by Kevin Hart and Wanda Sykes—Kevin Hart and Wanda Sykes recently collaborated on the adult animated comedy series "Lil Kev," which is inspired by Hart's teenage years. [Author: ed...
- + Aljazeera: Video: Israeli attacks kill Palestinians in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall—Aid workers and a journalist were among some of the latest victims of Israeli attacks in Gaza. [Category: Show Types]
- + Aljazeera: Roadside nets aim to thwart Russian drone attacks in Ukraine—AJ’s Charles Stratford reports on efforts to block Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian vehicles near the Kursk border. [Category: Show Types]
- + Aljazeera: ‘Unimaginable loss’: North Macedonia reels from deadly nightclub fire—At least 59 killed and more than 100 injured after a huge fire rips through a nightclub in the eastern town of Kocani. [Category: News]
- + Aljazeera: Pakistani security officers killed in blast claimed by Baloch separatists—Dozens of paramilitary troops wounded in explosion in Noshki district of Balochistan days after deadly train hijacking. [Category: News]
- + Aljazeera: Deadly US air strikes on Yemen—The US launched air strikes in Yemen after the Houthis threatened Red Sea attacks unless Israel lifts the Gaza blockade. [Category: Show Types]
- + Aljazeera: 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 incompetence. [Category: Opinions]
- + Aljazeera: Deadly storm system hits US Midwest killing dozen—At least 32 people were killed in the US as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes swept through six states in the Midwest. [Category: Show Types]
- + Aljazeera: ‘I was a human shield’: What Israeli soldiers did to a Gaza father—Yousef al-Masri spent several terrifying days forced to clear rooms for heavily armed Israeli soldiers. [Category: News]
- + Aljazeera: An estimated 100,000 join antigovernment rally in Serbia’s Belgrade—Protesters converge in Serbias capital in what was likely the largest in a series of anticorruption demonstrations. [Category: News]
- + Aljazeera: Stranded NASA astronauts to return as SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS—NASAs Crew-10 mission marks the long-awaited return of astronauts Wilmore and Williams after nine months on ISS. [Category: News]
- + Aljazeera: 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 Kocani - about 100km east of the capital, Skopje. [Category: News]
- + Aljazeera: 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 Kocani - about 100km east of the capital, Skopje. [Category: News]
- + Aljazeera: Aime Cesaire: The Poetics of Negritude—Confronting History through Negritude. [Category: Show Types]
- + Aljazeera: Is Trump the end of the international rules-based order?—Analysts mull if this isnt the beginning of the end for the rules-based order, long accused of hypocrisy. [Category: News]
- + Aljazeera: Australian GP: Norris beats Verstappen at F1 season opener in Melbourne—McLarens Lando Norris begins the 2025 F1 season with victory in an eventful and rain-affected Australian Grand Prix. [Category: Sport]
- + Aljazeera: Norris beats Verstappen at F1 Australian GP in Melbourne—McLarens Lando Norris begins the 2025 F1 season with victory in an eventful and rain-affected Australian Grand Prix. [Category: Sport]
- + Aljazeera: Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of LaLiga—Kylian Mbappes first half brace in the 2-1 win against Villareal moves Madrid three points clear atop the standings. [Category: Sport]
- + Aljazeera: Pakistan loses first T20I against New Zealand—New Zealand takes an early lead in the five-match T20 series after Pakistans batting collapsed for less than 100 runs. [Category: Sport]
- + Aljazeera: Ailing Pope Francis works on signature reform from hospital as he recovers—The pontiff was admitted to Romes Gemelli Hospital in February for double pneumonia. [Category: News]
- + Aljazeera: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – LaLiga: Team news, start time, how to follow—Atletico host LaLiga leaders Barcelona on Sunday with Madrid side still reeling from defeat by Real in Champions League. [Category: Sport]
- + Asia Times: US to tariff Japanese autos ‘to be fair’—Japan’s hopes for an exemption from US tariffs on imported autos have been dashed. On Friday, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Fox Business t...
- + Asia Times: A Cold Truce—It’s just days away from a proposal for the long-awaited ceasefire in Ukraine; two months ago, a truce was reached in Gaza, and since then, some Israe...
- + Asia Times: US chip-making dream awakes to labor crisis reality—Semiconductors power nearly every aspect of modern life – cars, smartphones, medical devices and even national defense systems. These tiny but essenti...
- + Asia Times: Myanmar youth angry, desperate and on the run from junta rule—Myanmar has struggled with civil war, military rule and widespread poverty for much of the past seven decades. But the country’s youth have never face...
- + Asia Times: Alarmed by Trump, South Korea mulls Japan-style nuclear option—The dramatic clash in the Oval Office between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a profound shock to South Kore...
- + Asia Times: Musk’s way of streamlining tech startups is wrong for government—Elon Musk has been steadily expanding his political influence since being designated a “special government employee” by United States President Donald...
- + Asia Times: Beijing calls Li Ka-shing a ‘traitor’ in Panama ports deal—Beijing criticized Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing for betraying all Chinese people after his flagship company announced its plan to sell most of its glo...
- + Asia Times: The China dog still isn’t barking—Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. The China dog still isn’t barking David G...
- + Asia Times: Marcos-Duterte blood feud flares into existential crisis—The Philippines has seen its fair share of dynastic rivalries. But the deepening conflict between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and former President R...
- + Asia Times: Still too early for Australia to dump Trump—US President Donald Trump appears to have abruptly upended America’s most trusted alliances with European countries since taking office just two month...
- + Asia Times: China is trying to kneecap Indian manufacturing—Under President Donald Trump, the United States is hard at work destroying its place in the world economy. But in the rest of the world, globalization...
- + Asia Times: China needs a consumer revolution to hit growth goal—China’s National People’s Congress extravaganza was a good news-bad news affair for global investors. Good, in that Xi Jinping’s Communist Party reass...
- + Asia Times: US, China and Japan racing for the super-battleship lead—In a race similar to the Anglo-German naval buildup before World War I, the US, Japan and China are gearing up to build large, heavily armed missile w...
- + BBC: Death toll from North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 59—As many as 1,500 people were attending a concert when sparks from pyrotechnics started the fire, officials say.
- + BBC: Fifty-nine dead after North Macedonia nightclub fire—As many as 1,500 people were attending a concert in the town of Kocani when the fire broke.
- + BBC: Fifty-one dead after North Macedonia nightclub fire—As many as 1,500 people were attending a concert when the fire broke out.
- + BBC: North Macedonian nightclub fire kills 51—As many as 1,500 people were attending a concert when the fire broke out.
- + BBC: Dozens feared dead in North Macedonian nightclub fire—As many as 1,500 people were attending a concert when the fire broke out.
- + BBC: Serbia's largest-ever rally sees 325,000 protest against government—The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government.
- + BBC: Serbia's largest-ever rally sees 325,000 protest government—The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government.
- + BBC: Tens of thousands attend anti-government protest in Serbia—The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government.
- + BBC: Military planning for Ukraine peace to begin, says Starmer—Military chiefs will meet on Thursday to discuss practical plans to ensure Ukraine's security.
- + BBC: '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 humanitarian work.
- + BBC: Do Ukrainians believe a ceasefire with Russia will work?—The BBC asks people in Kyiv whether a ceasefire deal could be a step towards ending war with Russia.
- + BBC: '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 towards ending war with Russia.
- + CBC Politics: 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 will embark on his first trip abroad in the new job. His office says he'll travel ...
- + CBC Politics: 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 officials on Thursday, Canadian representatives say they have a clearer understan...
- + CBC Politics: As Trump attacks Canada, Downing Street sticks to the sidelines—As U.S. President Donald Trump keeps threatening Canada's sovereignty with his 51st state comments, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is calling f...
- + CBC Politics: Opposition parties slam Trudeau cabinet's future appointments to government agencies—Opposition MPs are criticizing 88 future appointments made by former prime minister Justin Trudeau's government, some calling for Prime Minister Mark ...
- + CBC Politics: 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.-built F-35 stealth fighters and plans on opening talks with rival aircraft mak...
- + CBC Politics: Prime Minister Mark Carney tries to turn the page—In the limited space of his first day as prime minister — and with an election campaign maybe just more than a week away — Mark Carney could at least ...
- + CBC Politics: Carney kills consumer carbon tax in first move as prime minister—Prime Minister Mark Carney wasted little time in removing a potent point of attack for the Conservatives in recent years: the consumer carbon tax. [Ca...
- + CBC Politics: Mark Carney could be Canada's shortest-serving prime minister—Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s prime minister on Friday — and depending on the outcome of the next election, he could be the country’s shortest-...
- + CBC Politics: 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 slimmer front bench. Here’s a breakdown of the new members of cabinet and those w...
- + CBC Politics: 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 an MP serving in a federal cabinet. [Category: News/Canada/PEI]
- + CBC Politics: Joly tells Marco Rubio 'Canada's sovereignty is not up to debate, period'—Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly wrapped up the G7 meeting in Charlevoix, Que., with a stern message for U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: han...
- + CBC Politics: Prime Minister Mark Carney sworn in as party leaders gear up for campaign
- + CBC Politics: 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 head of government on Friday by appointing a cabinet filled with some new faces ...
- + CBC Politics: What Trump gets wrong about Canada-U.S. dairy trade—When U.S. President Donald Trump points to Canadian tariffs on dairy, he's making an important omission. [Category: News/Politics]
- + CBC Politics: Trudeau government made dozens of appointments after announcing he'd resign—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has stacked agencies and Crown corporations with dozens of future appointments and early appointment renewa...
- + CBC Politics: 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 meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick saying they feel more positive ...
- + CBC Politics: King Charles gives his Canadian attendant a sword as sovereignty threats intensify—King Charles presented his Canadian personal attendant and messenger with a new ceremonial sword at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, a symbolic gesture...
- + CBC Politics: 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 on Thursday as he marks his last full day in office. [Category: News/Politics]
- + CBC Politics: '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 Trump in Canada has offered an indication of how he plans to handle it. At his U....
- + CBC Politics: Freeland to be transport minister, Guilbeault Quebec lieutenant in Carney cabinet: sources—Sources with knowledge of the decision told CBC News that Mark Carney has invited former Liberal leadership rival Chrystia Freeland to become transpor...
- + Covert Action: “$Libra: The Scam of Milei”
- + Egyptian Streets: Egypt Introduces Fees on Producers to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Bags—Aya Nader The Egyptian government issued a decision to classify plastic shopping bags as products subject to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR...
- + Egyptian Streets: Egyptian Wrestler Ashraf Mahrous Breaks Three Guinness World Records—Egyptian wrestler Ashraf Mahrous, better known as Kabonga, made headlines on Thursday, when he set his jaw, gripped a thick rope between his teeth, a...
- + Egyptian Streets: Israeli Airstrike Kills Eight Charity Workers and Journalists in Gaza—A group of charity workers was killed in Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza, according to the UK-registered Al Khair Foundation in statements to the ...
- + Egyptian Streets: Menoufia University Suspends Professors After Medical Student’s Death—After the death of a medical student at Menoufia University in northern Egypt from a brain hemorrhage following a difficult exam, the university annou...
- + Egyptian Streets: Trump Administration Considers New Travel Ban Affecting 41 Countries—The Trump administration is reportedly planning broad travel restrictions for citizens from multiple countries as part of a new ban, according to sour...
- + Egyptian Streets: 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 the Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza, a five-star hotel set to be developed in partne...
- + Electronic Intifada: Bypassing Netanyahu is smart but it doesn't erase Trump's bigotry—Will Washington give envoy Adam Boehler the Andrew Young treatment for meeting Palestinian officials? Or did he help reach a new deal with Hamas? [Cat...
- + Electronic Intifada: “They kill one Yousef, we bring thousands”—My cousin Wassim and his wife welcomed a newborn son, Yousef, to the world in 2024. Wassim was killed by an Israeli attack four months later. [Categor...
- + Euractiv: 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, lobbying and the media.
- + Euractiv: Rival report to Knafo’s on EU tech sovereignty: more content, more cautious—The recommendations in the working document are currently too cautious and will be made more ambitious, a source close to the matter told Euractiv. [C...
- + Euractiv: 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 demonstrations in decades hit Belgrade. [Category: Aleksander Vucic, Belgrade, ...
- + Euractiv: Mass protests grip Belgrade as Serbia’s Vučić faces pressure from the streets—Protesters are converging on Belgrade, as Serbia faces some of the largest demonstrations in decade amid anger at regime. [Category: Aleksander Vucic,...
- + Euractiv: Mass protests grip Belgrade as Serbia’s Vučić faces pressure from the streets—Protesters are converging on Belgrade, as Serbia faces some of the largest demonstrations in decade amid anger at regime. [Category: Aleksander Vucic,...
- + Euractiv: EU fusion energy industry wants dedicated rules to thrive—Euractiv sat down with Milena Roveda, the chair of the recently formed European Fusion Association, to discuss why they want fission and fusion to be ...
- + Euractiv: The Brief – Huawei is not the issue—At a time when Brussels should be applying maximum pressure on Moscow, the continent’s leaders have once again allowed themselves to be manipulated by...
- + Euractiv: Why the EU could hang Canada out to dry—Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium could see billions of dollars' worth of Canadian metals being redirected and dumped on Europe. Could this spark...
- + Euractiv: Europeans living longer than ever—Europeans are living longer than ever, but a persistent east-west divide remains on the continent.
- + Euractiv: Ireland welcomes Draghi-infused Critical Medicines Act [Advocacy Lab Content]—Critical Medicines Act gets warm reception in Ireland. Industry says policy solutions must be targeted, evidence-based, and aligned with international...
- + Euractiv: Ireland welcomes Draghi-infused Critical Medicines Act—Critical Medicines Act gets warm reception in Ireland. Industry says policy solutions must be targeted, evidence-based, and aligned with international...
- + Euractiv: Meet the green policy wonks in Germany’s Christian Democrats—Merz promised a "great leap forward" in climate protection in parliament. Now he brings out his party's climate geeks to deliver.
- + Long War Journal: US strike in Iraq eliminates top Islamic State leader—On March 13, US Central Command carried out an airstrike that killed Abdallah Makki Muslih al Rifai, also known as Abu Khadijah. Rifai was a top leade...
- + Mondoweiss: Marco Rubio’s diplomatic attack on South Africa is punishment for standing up to Israel—The Trump administration's extraordinary and unprecedented move to effectively expel South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool was done for one reason: ...
- + Pravda Report: Protesters in Serbia flee in panic after alleged use of sonic weapons—Participants in the largest protest against Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić reportedly experienced the effects of next-generation weaponry – sonic ...
- + Pravda Report: Putin responds to Trump's appeal to spare Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk—Russian President Vladimir Putin has reviewed US President Donald Trump's appeal to spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers who found themselves encircl...
- + Pravda Report: Kyiv changes its rhetoric again while bombing Moscow—An analysis of available information and recent statements from Kyiv makes it clear that former Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has found himse...
- + Pravda Report: 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 relations with Russia after a settlement in Ukraine, but that remains far off, NATO Se...
- + Pravda Report: Belarusian President Lukashenko reveals secret calls to Putin from Ukraine—Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko revealed in an interview with Russia 1 TV channel that Ukrainian officials had made secret phone calls to Ru...
- + Pravda Report: Zelensky furious after Putin unexpectedly approves of ceasefire idea—Florian Philippot, the leader of French party The Patriots, spoke about the behavior of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky after Russian President Vl...
- + Pravda Report: Trump talks to Putin, asks him to spare Ukrainian soldiers' lives—US President Donald Trump stated that he spoke with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on March 13. "We had very good and productive discussions with Pres...
- + Pravda Report: Notorious Ukrainian neo-Nazi Demyan Ganul killed in Odesa—Notorious Ukrainian neo-Nazi Demyan Ganul was killed in Odesa, Verkhovna Rada deputy Oleksiy Honcharenko said (listed as a terrorist and extremist by ...
- + Pravda Report: US media report new sanctions against Russia as part of negotiation strategy—Reports have emerged in US media suggesting that President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to impose new sanctions on Russia. Some analysts...
- + Raw Story: '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. social scene for decade claims Donald Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center is ...
- + Raw Story: 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 able to use the wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport immigrants because t...
- + Raw Story: Trump mired in the 'briefest honeymoon in White House history' as chaos reigns: columnist—Due to "ignorance, error and wilful blindness," whatever goodwill Donald Trump may have brought with him as he began his second stint in the Oval Offi...
- + Raw Story: 'Regret your vote now?': Reactions to Trump ordering 'decisive' Yemen strike pour in—On Saturday afternoon, March 15, President Donald Trump announced that he has ordered a "decisive" military action against Iran-backed Houthi rebels i...
- + Raw Story: Trump's bitcoin reserve a 'digital Fort Knox'—The creation of a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" in the United States is further proof of President Donald Trump's support for the cryptocurrency sector....
- + Raw Story: 'Impossible': US breweries buffeted by Trump tariffs—For US craft brewer Bill Butcher, President Donald Trump's expanding range of tariffs have sparked an unexpected impact -- a shortage of bottles to pa...
- + Raw Story: US Fed likely to keep rates steady as Trump uncertainty flares—The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting this week, treading carefully amid uncertainty over P...
- + Raw Story: Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription—Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow's war against Ukraine, European countries are debating reinstating c...
- + Raw Story: At least 27 dead as tornadoes ravage central US—At least 27 people were killed and dozens more injured Saturday when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, officials sa...
- + Raw Story: '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 Court justices in their crosshairs after a federal judge put a stop to the Preside...
- + Raw Story: '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 of America caused some outrage on Saturday. David Enrich of the New York Times...
- + Raw Story: 'Holy crap': Trump's DOJ raises experts' eyebrows with 'terrifying' brief in court—Donald Trump's Department of Justice stunned numerous experts on Saturday with a request in a court that some said is without precedent in the U.S. ...
- + Raw Story: Macron wants 'clear pressure' on Moscow to accept ceasefire—by Francesco FONTEMAGGIFrench President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday that Europe and the United States had to put pressure on Russia to accept a prop...
- + Raw Story: '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 the weekend "invoked rarely used war powers in a bid to deport foreign nationals ...
- + Raw Story: 'Let me finish': Tensions flare between Trump aide and Kamala Harris spokesperson on CNN—Donald Trump's former campaign adviser and a Kamala Harris spokesperson spoke over each other on CNN on Saturday.Trump ally David Urban appeared along...
- + Raw Story: 'Protect yourself': Here's a survival guide for possible Trump recession—President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada, Mexico, the European Union (EU) and other U.S. allies is worrying investors. And the Dow Jones Industr...
- + Raw Story: The Tesla White House sales event of the year—America’s president hawks merch from the White House and wonders why he gets no respect.A quick peak at Trump’s online store not only lowers the prest...
- + Raw Story: '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 hit the IRS hard, insiders told CNN.In an article entitled, "Inside DOGE’s IRS ta...
- + Raw Story: Francis still requires therapy, Vatican says, as pope looks ahead to 2028—by Alexandria SAGEPope Francis is improving but still requires various in-hospital therapies, the Vatican said Saturday, even as it revealed the 88-ye...
- + Raw Story: '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," according to an independent political strategist who worked on former President George ...
- + Responsible State Craft: Scoffing over Russia-Ukraine ceasefire wont last. Here's why.—The Ukraine war, in addition to all the other ways in which one can describe it, has been a strangely humbling exercise for the foreign policy and mil...
- + Responsible State Craft: AP: US officials want to send Palestinians to Sudan, Somalia—The Associated Press is reporting this morning that American and Israeli officials want to send Palestinians to Sudan and Somalia, two of the most pov...
- + Responsible State Craft: Diplomacy Watch: Putin lays out demands for ceasefire—On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that he would support the U.S.-negotiated ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine under certain c...
- + Russia Times: Kiev vows to continue offensive in Russia’s Kursk region—Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered Ukraine’s encircled troops in the area the chance to surrender in exchange for their lives ...
- + Russia Times: US shuts down probe into alleged Russian ‘kidnapping’ of Ukrainian children – media—Moscow has repeatedly explained that minors are evacuated from conflict zones for their own safety The US government has terminated f...
- + Russia Times: US shuts down project probing Russia’s alleged ‘kidnapping’ of Ukrainian children – media—Moscow has repeatedly explained that it evacuates minors from the conflict zone for their safety The US government has terminated fun...
- + Russia Times: 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 the Trade Union House deaths, but Kiev and its backers remain silent ...
- + Russia Times: Heatwave economy: How rising temperatures are dividing the rich and poor—As the summer heat intensifies, access to cooling becomes a marker of economic privilege in the world’s most populous nation It was t...
- + Russia Times: US asks EU for eggs – media—Washington is reportedly seeking external sources of supply amid soaring prices in the domestic market The US Department of Agricultu...
- + Russia Times: Lavrov and Rubio discuss ‘next steps’ in restoring Russia-US ties—The phone conversation between the senior officials comes amid a thaw in relations following years of tensions over the Ukraine conflict ...
- + Russia Times: Merkel slams ‘Putinversteher’ witch hunts—The former German chancellor says discussions about Russia’s interests should not be silenced Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel ...
- + Russia Times: Trump clarifies Ukraine envoy’s duties—Keith Kellogg will deal directly with Vladimir Zelensky, after he was reportedly ousted from talks with Moscow US President Donald Tr...
- + Russia Times: Vance explains how Zelensky White House argument started—The US vice president has said the meeting went downhill after the Ukrainian guest got “frustrated” by his comment US Vice President ...
- + Russia Times: Dozens injured in Belgrade protests (VIDEOS)—More than 20 people have been arrested for assaulting police officers and causing property damage in the Serbian capital Serbian Pres...
- + Russia Times: Major rival rallies held in Hungary (VIDEOS)—Tens of thousands have taken to the streets of Budapest in support of PM Viktor Orban, as well as his opposition rival, Peter Magyar ...
- + Russia Times: Telegram founder Durov allowed to leave France – AFP—The Russian tech mogul has been charged with multiple offenses related to “illegal content” on his platform Telegram founder Pavel D...
- + Russia Times: French court allows Telegram founder Durov to leave country – AFP—Russian tech mogul was charged with multiple offenses related to “illegal content” on his platform Telegram founder Pavel Durov has ...
- + Russia Times: Putin aide compares EU leaders to ‘affectionate puppies’—The heads of European states will “wag their tails” for US President Donald Trump soon enough, the Russian leader predicted last month ...
- + Russia Times: US state media could go silent – director—The CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has blasted the funding cuts as a “massive gift to America’s enemies” Radio Free Europe/Ra...
- + Russia Times: US state media goes silent – director—The CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has blasted the funding cuts as a “massive gift to America’s enemies” Radio Free Europe/Ra...
- + Russia Times: US Cold War-era propaganda outfit decries funding cut—The CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has blasted President Donald Trump’s move as a “massive gift to America’s enemies” Radio F...
- + Russia Times: US cold-war-era propaganda outfit decries funding cut—The CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has blasted President Trump’s move as a “massive gift to America’s enemies” Radio Free Eu...
- + Russia Times: Zelensky issues warning about Europe’s largest nuclear plant—The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant has been under Russian control since March 2022 The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) cannot e...
- + South Front: Israeli Air Force Receives Three New F-35 Fighter Jets (Photos)—Click to see full-size image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) The Israeli Air Force (IAF) had received three new F-35 stealth fighter jets, the Israeli ...
- + South Front: New Syria: Constitution Accompanied By Genocide (18+)—Illustrative Image Written by S. Shilov More and more footage of atrocities committed by HTS militants against the predominantly Alawite minority co...
- + South Front: New Videos Shed Light On Recent Syrian Coast Massacres (18+)—Click to see full-size image. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said in a report on March 16 that it had obtained four videos showing ex...
- + South Front: Israeli Army Is Investigating Houthi Missile That Hit Egypt – Reports—Illustrative image. A missile that was launched by the Houthis (Ansar Allah) from Yemen landed in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula overnight, Hebrew media rep...
- + South Front: Russian Air Defenses Intercepts Drone Over Tartus Base In Syria—File image. A loud blast rocked the coastal Syrian city of Tartus on March 16 with Syrian media reporting the interception of a drone over the port w...
- + South Front: Israeli Army Says It Killed Two More Hezbollah Fighters In Southern Lebanon (Video)—Illustrative image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on March 16 that two Hezbollah fighters were killed in a ...
- + South Front: 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 Donald Trump ordered on March 15 a massive attack against Houthis (Ansar Allah) in...
- + South Front: Russian Offensive On Zaporozhie Front Brings Victories—Click to see full-size image Destroying the last Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation do not stop offensi...
- + South Front: NATO’s ‘Joint Viking 2025’ And Growing Strategic Importance Of Arctic—Click to see the full-size image Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst The political West and Russia have fully ret...
- + South Front: 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 Goncharovka and Rubanshchina; Russian forces reportedly took control of Basovkа; ...
- + South Front: Russian Lancet Drones Terminate Ukrainian Howitzers Across The Front (Videos)—ZALA Lancet attack drone. © Marina Lystseva/TASS The Russian military has destroyed at least ten howitzers of Kiev forces across the frontline using ...
- + South Front: Israeli Strike Kills Nine In Gaza Amid Tense Talks With Hams (18+ Video)—Illustrative image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) Israeli strikes hit the area of Beit Lahiya in the northern part of the Gaza Strip on March 15, kill...
- + South Front: Military Situation In Syria On March 15, 2025 (Map Update)—Click to see the full-size image The UN Security Council condemned the massacre of civilians in western Syria and called on the countrys transition...
- + South Front: Israeli Drone Strike Kills One In Southern Lebanon (Video)—Illustrative image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) A drone strike hit a vehicle in the southern Lebanese town of Borj el-Mlouk on March 15, with the Is...
- + South Front: Military Situation In Yemen On March 15, 2025 (Map Update)—Click to see the full-size image The Saudi artillery shelled Dhahir district in Saada province; A security incident took place in the Red Sea, acc...
- + South Front: Ukraine Is Running Out Of Missiles For SAMP/T Air Defense System – Report—The SAMP/T Mamba system. Source: MBDA Systems. Ukraine has asked Italy and France for additional Aster-30 missiles to keep its SAMP/T medium-range ai...
- + South Front: U.S. Vice President Warns of Minority Persecution in Syria After Recent Massacres—File image. Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, has expressed grave concerns over reports of targeted violence against minority groups in ...
- + South Front: Royal Navy Is Worried HMS Prince of Wales Could Be Attacked By Houthis—Illustrative image. (Royal Navy picture.) British military planners are worried that HMS Prince of Wales, one of just two aircraft carriers in servic...
- + South Front: Israeli Defense Minister Says Troops Will Stay In Five Southern Lebanon Posts ‘Indefinitely’—Illustrative image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on March 14 that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would rem...
- + South Front: Russian Sustainable Peace VS Ukrainian Temporary Ceasefire—To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video ...
- + Sputnik: Distance is Shrinking in Russian-US Negotiations on Ukraine - Witkoff—MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Special Representative Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that he had discussed the results of his trip to Russia with US President Do...
- + Sputnik: Some 30 Officers From NATO Countries Surrounded in Kursk Region—DONETSK (Sputnik) - About 30 officers from NATO countries, who have been providing coordinates for Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia, are surrounded ...
- + Sputnik: Polish Mercs Among First to Flee as Russian Forces Advance in Kursk Region—Troops from the Akhmat special forces, operating as part of Battlegroup Sever, successfully destroyed a group of Ukrainian Armed Forces UAV operators ...
- + Sputnik: Viktor Orban vs. the Modern-Day Habsburgs in Brussels—Hungary's prime minister has released a 12-point ultimatum to the European Union, demanding peace, sovereign equality, the protection of Europe's Chri...
- + Sputnik: 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, President Trump appealed to President Putin to spare the lives of "thousands" o...
- + Sputnik: 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 highlighted the folly of Zelensky’s obsession with throwing his best troops and ma...
- + Sputnik: 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 health, assuring he was “healthy, active, robust” and “fit for office” despite ...
- + Sputnik: Somaliland: What to Know About Strategic Horn of Africa Breakaway US is Considering Recognizing—The Trump administration is “having a quiet conversation with Somaliland about a range of areas where they can be helpful to the US in exchange for re...
- + Sputnik: 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 idea, but cited important “nuances” that must be accounted for first, since Volo...
- + Sputnik: 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 thousands of Ukrainian troops trapped in a cauldron in Kursk region. Putin promised that...
- + Sputnik: A New US Invasion of Panama in Motion?—US intentions in Panama triggered concerns after the Trump administration has reportedly asked the Pentagon for "military options" to secure the Panam...
- + Sputnik: How BlackRock Stole Schwab’s Thunder & Jumped on Trump’s Bandwagon—Klaus Schwab, who founded the World Economic Forum in the 1970s and shaped globalist discourse for decades, has been swept away by the Trump Revolutio...
- + Sputnik: ICC vs. Sovereignty: Duterte’s Arrest and the Battle for Global Jurisdiction—The bizarre entity of questionable authority and reputation also known as the International Criminal Court (ICC) has once again meddled in the affairs...
- + Sputnik: 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 is that he does want to achieve a permanent peace with Ukraine, but that such a...
- + Sputnik: Smart Strategy: Why Russia Needs Security Zone in Kursk Region —Russian forces continue to advance on the retreating Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region, where the city of Sudzha was recently liberated. [Link to m...
- + Sputnik: No Mercy for Mercs: What Legal Nightmare Awaits Them in Russia?—Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that captured foreign mercenaries in the country's Kursk region will not be treated as prisoners of war. A...
- + Sputnik: Russian Scientists Find a Way to Predict Bulimia and Anorexia —Scientists from Saratov State Medical University (SSMU) have identified a connection between eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia) and the fat tissu...
- + Sputnik: 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 CELAC, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. What is he implying?...
- + Sputnik: Recession on Horizon: Why Trump Could Want an Economic Downturn—The US national debt has ballooned to $36.2 trillion, and $9.2 trillion of it is set to mature or be refinanced in 2025. [Link to media]
- + Sputnik: Pepe Escobar: Made in China 2025 – Revisited —The Two Sessions, part of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, held last week at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, were a pr...
- + TASS: "Angara-1.2" puts military satellites into orbit—The launch proceeded smoothly, with the rocket being monitored by the ground automated control system of the German Titov Main Test Space Center. [Cat...
- + TASS: French PM says Europe should prepare for trade war with US—At the same time, the prime minister expressed the view that Europe and the US still have the opportunity to resolve the situation through negotiation...
- + TASS: Macron looks for excuses for involvement in Ukraine conflict — Russian diplomat—Earlier, Macron stated in an interview with Le Parisien that European countries willing to send a military contingent to Ukraine [Category: World, Mil...
- + TASS: Russian National Guard to ensure security in Kursk Region on Victory Day eve — acting head—Sergey Mikhailovich (Rosgvardiya Deputy Director - Chief of the Main Staff Colonel General Sergey Boyko - TASS) emphasized that the agency will make e...
- + TASS: Qatar supports all initiatives to resolve Ukrainian crisis — PM—According to a statement from the Qatari Foreign Ministry, the country's prime minister and Russia's first deputy prime minister discussed the latest ...
- + TASS: Qatari emir meets with Russian deputy PM — office—"During the meeting, the parties discussed bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to strengthen and develop them," the office...
- + TASS: Sanctions against Rubio still in place, publications saying otherwise fake news — MFA—Rubio was added to the list of US citizens under individual sanctions, including a ban on entry to Russia, in May 2022 [Category: FOREIGN POLICY, Russ...
- + TASS: 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 workshops and their storage sites in the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry...
- + TASS: No Russian citizens among dead, injured in North Macedonia fire — embassy—"According to information received from the Interior Ministry of North Macedonia, no Russian citizens have been killed or injured as of now," the agen...
- + TASS: Over 370 people taken out of Kursk Region's liberated territories since March 12—"Today, 70 more people were evacuated", Alexander Khinshtein, announced on his Telegram channel [Category: Military & Defense]
- + TASS: Ceasefire may give Ukraine time to rearm — Kremlin aide—He added that Russia's stance and concerns on this issue "are well known to everyone." [Category: Russian Politics & Diplomacy, Military operation...
- + TASS: Death toll from US strikes on Yemen climbs to 31 — Houthi health ministry—According to the US Central Command, the operation aims to protect American interests and ensure freedom of navigation [Category: World]
- + TASS: Armenian PM tells Iranian president talks with Azerbaijan concluded—The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and bilateral issues [Category: World]
- + TASS: 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 there is a need for it," he said [Category: Russian Politics & Diplomacy]
- + TASS: Fire in North Macedonia kills over 50 people, injures 100 — Interior Ministry—More than 80 people have been hospitalized, according to Macedonia's Media Information Agency [Category: World]
- + TASS: US court orders suspension of immigrant expulsions under 18th-century law — media—According to the newspaper, Judge James Boasberg ordered a suspension of migrant expulsions while the court reviews the legal validity of US President...
- + TASS: Lavrov urges to halt use of force in Red Sea during talk with Rubio—The parties also "discussed specific issues regarding the implementation of the mutual understanding reached during the meeting of high-ranking Russia...
- + TASS: Houthis ready to negotiate peace with US — media—Movement spokesman emphasized that the movement is ready for peace if there is a "serious attempt" at a settlement [Category: World]
- + TASS: US strikes on Yemen not to impact Houthis' Red Sea operations — spokesman—"The US president's statements regarding the threat to international navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are false and mislead the global community...
- + TASS: China's leader refuses trip to Brussels to honor anniversary of relations — media—The newspaper notes that the venues for such meetings usually alternate, with the prime minister typically attending in Brussels, while the president ...
- + The Cradle: Pakistans pivot to Moscow—With the US applying punishing pressure on its traditional allies in Islamabad and working overtime to cultivate full-spectrum relations with Moscow's...
- + The Cradle: IRGC chief vows ‘devastating response’ to any US, Israeli attack on Iran —Donald Trump renewed his threats against Tehran while announcing Washington’s deadly attack on Yemen, which killed and injured at least 132 people [Au...
- + The Cradle: Israel bombs south Lebanon three times in 24 hours, expands occupation—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said last week that Tel Aviv ‘will not relinquish control’ of the areas it illegally occupies in Lebanon [Author: Ne...
- + The Cradle: US bombs Sanaa as Trump threatens to rain hell on Yemen over Gaza support—The new raids follow Washington easing restrictions on US commanders to authorize airstrikes and special operations beyond conventional battlefields, ...
- + The Cradle: Trump caves in to Israeli pressure, withdraws special Gaza envoy—Israeli leaders were angered after Trump's envoy held direct talks with Hamas to release US-Israeli captives held in Gaza [Author: News Desk] [Categor...
- + The Cradle: Israel kills multiple humanitarian workers, journalists in Gaza airstrike—Israel has killed 150 Palestinians in Gaza since the start of a US-sponsored ceasefire in January [Author: News Desk] [Category: News]
- + The Cradle: Syrian FM urges Iraq to reopen border in first visit since armed coup—Relations have been tense between the two countries since the former Al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria took power in December [Author: News Desk] [Category:...
- + The Cradle: Thousands of Syrian Alawites sheltering at Russian base one week after state massacres—Syrian government-linked armed groups have carried out 54 massacres since 6 March, killing at least 1,476 Alawite civilians in the country's coastal a...
- + The Cradle: We are holding slaves: Israeli soldier reveals systematic use of Palestinian human shields in Gaza—The soldier revealed that the Israeli Military Police are investigating just a few cases to give the impression that the practice is rare [Author: New...
- + The Cradle: ‘Sowing division’: Controversy after Syrian Druze clerics visit Israel—The clerics entered Israel through the occupied Golan Heights for the first visit of its kind in five decades [Author: News Desk] [Category: News]
- + The Cradle: Hamas agrees to release US-Israeli soldier following direct talks with Washington—US President Donald Trump's envoy has participated in direct negotiations with the Palestinian resistance movement as Israel attempts to sabotage the ...
- + The Cradle: The eyes and ears that decapitated Hezbollah—As Hezbollah reels from a wave of assassinations deep within its strongholds, an unseen war rages – one fought not with bullets, but with hacked signa...
- + The Cradle: 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, and has set up a ‘migration administration’ to push Palestinians out of the str...
- + The Cradle: Israeli air raids target ‘strategic weapons site’ in eastern Lebanon —The Israeli army continuously bombards eastern and southern Lebanon in disregard of the ceasefire deal [Author: News Desk] [Category: News]
- + The Cradle: Iran, Russia, China reject ‘unlawful’ US sanctions after tripartite meeting —The meeting was aimed at discussing stalled US–Iranian nuclear talks, which Tehran refuses to engage in under threats and sanctions [Author: News Desk...
- + The Cradle: Syrias de facto president signs temporary constitution days after sectarian massacres—Government forces massacred hundreds of Alawite families in Syria's coastal towns last week, drawing strong condemnation from Russia behind closed doo...
- + The Cradle: 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 scrambling in search of new partnerships [Author: News Desk] [Category: News]
- + The Cradle: US envoy ‘sidelined’ by Trump after CNN interview on direct US–Hamas talks: Report—Israeli officials lambasted the envoy, who was negotiating to release US-Israeli captives after he called Hamas officials ‘nice guys’ in an interview ...
- + The Cradle: Hamas welcomes UN report on Israels genocidal acts as Tel Aviv decries blood libel—A commission of inquiry determined Israel committed 'genocidal acts' in Gaza and that the army uses sexual assault as part of its standard operating p...
- + The Cradle: 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 US support for Israel in Gaza as a 'moral and strategic mistake' and described w...
- + The War Zone: 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 best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that ...
- + The War Zone: 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 Dragon Lady spy planes have been flying missions around the border with Mexico....
- + The War Zone: Our Best Look At North Korea’s New Early-Warning Radar Plane—New imagery shows the progress made on North Korea’s shadowy airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, based on an Ilyushin Il-76 Candi...
- + The War Zone: Argentine Air Force Went To War With Chaff Made By Pasta Machine—For many reasons, the Falklands/Malvinas War stands out among post-war conflicts, with Argentina’s surprise attack on the tiny British territory, near...
- + The War Zone: Ukrainian Long-Range Attack Drones To Be Tested By U.S. Military—Two Ukrainian drone firms, both partnered with American companies, are among those now set to demonstrate long-range one-way designs to the U.S. milit...
- + UPI International: U.S. military launches ‘decisive and powerful’ strikes against Houthis—President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered the U.S. military to begin military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
- + UPI International: 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 Vladimir Putin to agree to a legitimate cease-fire proposal after a virtual summit o...
- + UPI International: Thousands protest against government in Belgrade, Serbia—Public transportation is shut down in the Serbian capital of Belgrade as tens of thousands of protesters converge to oppose Serbian President Aleksand...
- + UPI International: No update a 'positive sign' for Pope's health—Pope Francis' condition remains stable as the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church continues recovering from a lung infection.
- + UPI International: Israeli airstrikes into Gaza kill at least 9, including journalists, Hamas says—Israel on Saturday carried out airstrikes in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya, killing at least nine people, including journalists, and wounding several ot...
- + UPI International: Islamic State leader dies in U.S. airstrike in Iraq—American and Iraqi military forces killed a senior Islamic State leader using an airstrike, U.S. Central Command confirmed in a post on social media.
- + UPI International: Analysis: Israel targets normalization with Lebanon—Normalizing ties with Lebanon has emerged as Israel's new emphasis after it greatly weakened Iran-backed Hezbollah during a devastating war.
- + UPI International: Hamas offer to free American-Israeli hostage blasted by Israel as 'psychological warfare'—As Hamas on Friday offered to release American Israeli soldier Edan Alexander and the remains of four other hostages held in Gaza, Israel's prime mini...
- + UPI International: Japan bullet trains resume service after decoupling issue—Japanese high-speed bullet trains, suspended over a decoupling while in motion issue, resumed service Friday. East Japan Railway Co. said full operati...
- + UPI International: 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 that the Islamic republic was resorting to extreme measures in its drive to restri...
- + UPI International: 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 sanctions list as the price for Hungary's Viktor Orban to drop a threat to veto Europe...
- + UPI International: 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 people injured, four of them children, in Russian drone and artillery strikes on Ukr...
- + UPI International: Taiwanese president calls for 'proactive measures' against increased Chinese threat—Taiwan must implement "proactive measures" to thwart China's use of its democracy against it, said President Lai Ching-te amid increased efforts by Be...
- + UPI International: 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-day U.S.-backed cease-fire in his war in Ukraine, while voicing concerns over wha...
- + UPI International: 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 existing sanctions, which U.S. officials seek to stop with the help of new sancti...
- + UPI International: Pakistan prime minister meets with 300 freed train hostages and rescue troops—Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif went to Balochistan province Thursday to meet with 300 survivors and the troops who rescued them after a Baloch...
- + Washington Post: Nightclub fire kills 59 people in North Macedonia—The blaze in Kocani appeared to have been ignited by pyrotechnics used as part of a local pop band’s performance, the interior minister said.
- + Washington Post: Trump’s aid freeze hampers anti-narcotics programs in Latin America —The aid freeze has upended anti-narcotics efforts in Latin America, with programs in Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador affected.
- + Washington Post: Nightclub fire kills 51 people in North Macedonia—Pyrotechnics during a local pop group's performance in Kocani caused the club's roof to ignite, state media reported.
- + Washington Post: Under Russia’s deepening shadow, Belarus tries to maintain its balancing act—Belarus’s Lukashenko calls Putin his “elder brother,” but over his 30-year rule he’s balanced close ties to Moscow with keeping his country from being...
- + Washington Post: Businesses are pivoting away from China — but few wind up in India —Red tape, restrictive import policies and unpredictable regulations have prevented global companies from committing to India, executives and officials...
- + Washington Post: 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 Gazans in Beit Lahia Saturday when back-to-back Israeli strikes hit their vehicle...
- + Washington Post: Warning Iran, Trump orders large-scale strikes against Yemen’s Houthis—The president vowed to use ‘overwhelming lethal force’ against the militant group for its attacks at sea and told Tehran to end its support or face co...
- + Washington Post: Trump orders large-scale military strikes against Yemen’s Houthis—While warning Iran, Trump vowed to use “overwhelming lethal force” against Yemen’s Houthis for its attacks on commercial ships and U.S. forces in the ...
- + Washington Post: U.S. to expel South African ambassador—Secretary of State Marco Rubio called South Africa’s U.S. ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, “a race-baiting politician who hates America” and declared him p...
- + Washington Post: How migrants cross the English Channel without being stopped—The scene on a French beach illustrates the dangers of English Channel crossings, as well as how thousands of migrants make it across to Britain.
- + Washington Post: Pope Francis is recovering. It hasn’t stopped talk of a succession.—Discussions of succession scenarios have been accelerated by the pontiff’s bout with double pneumonia and warnings that he could be significantly dimi...
- + Washington Post: Israel enacts exacting new rules for aid groups assisting Palestinians—The move to constrain NGOs comes amid a wider Israeli effort to curtail aid delivery in Gaza and shrink the space in which humanitarian groups functio...
- + Washington Post: 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 largest coffee producer, turning a cup of joe into something of a luxury item.
- + Washington Post: Rubio says South African ambassador to U.S. ‘no longer welcome’—Secretary of State Marco Rubio called South Africa’s U.S. ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, “a race-baiting politician who hates America” and declared him p...
- + Washington Post: 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 of great consequence” for Canada, with Trump attacking its sovereignty and econ...
- + Washington Post: 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 pressure Israel into starting discussions over a second phase to the ceasefire in...
- + Washington Post: 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 dismissiveness of Canada as a sovereign country and threats to impose tariffs on Eur...
- + Washington Post: Trump praises talks with Putin, asks Russians to spare Ukrainian soldiers—Vladimir Putin told a news conference that he agreed with the idea of a ceasefire, but he immediately spelled out tough conditions that appeared to ru...
- + Washington Post: Trump is pushing Canada and Europe closer together—Amid a tariff war, Canadians are warming to the idea of strengthening ties with Europe. Analysts view stronger engagement as “not just strategic, but ...
- + Washington Post: 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 battle against the U.S. Now they have to deal with a thaw in U.S.-Russian relati...