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German defense minister pledges more arms on surprise Ukraine visit
Germany’s Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Saturday, where she vowed to provide more military aid in the coming days, including the long-promised Iris-T SLM ground-based air defense system. “In
The US is furthering its own decline by scaring off Chinese scientists
America’s Asian community is the latest diaspora caught in the crossfire of Washington’s foreign policy – and they’ve had enough A recent report by the Wall Street Journal found that many top-tier academics of Chinese
Protesters besiege French embassy
Crowds of protesters tried to storm the French embassy in Ouagadougou on Saturday, after Burkina Faso’s special forces staged a second military coup in a year, and accused the former colonial power of aiding the
RT has ‘some good points’ – Elon Musk
SpaceX and Tesla tycoon Elon Musk wrote in March that RT and other Russian news sources were “entertaining” and made “some good points,” according to court documents. Musk refused to block these sites’ IP addresses
19 killed in Iranian police station attack
Armed separatists killed 19 people, including several members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), at a police station in Zahedan in southeastern Iran on Friday, state media reported. At least 32 members of the
Politicians demand UK military houses Ukrainians
The UK Defense Ministry is “doing nothing” to fill more than 1,300 vacant properties near its bases, local lawmakers claimed Conservative politicians in Britain have accused the Ministry of Defense of “doing nothing” to accommodate
US farmers need migrants to ‘pick crops’ – Pelosi
Farmers in the US state of Florida need migrants to “pick the crops” due to a labor shortage in America, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed on Friday. Speaking at a press conference, the California Democrat
Crisis-hit Serbia asks EU for help
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Saturday asked the EU to provide financial support to the Balkan nations amid the ongoing energy crisis, which has been exacerbated by the bloc’s sanctions on Moscow and a sharp
Nicaragua severs ties with ‘neocolonial’ EU state
President Daniel Ortega accused the Dutch ambassador of disrespecting the country Nicaragua broke off diplomatic ties with the Netherlands on Friday, accusing the Dutch envoy of a colonial attitude toward the country. “Nicaragua, faced with
European citizens arrested in Iran – authorities
The nine individuals had taken part in anti-government riots or were “plotting in the background,” the Intelligence Ministry said Iran has detained nine foreign citizens from European countries for the role they played in recent
Washington split over Ukraine’s NATO bid – Politico
Zelensky’s unexpected demand to fast-track membership talks has reportedly been met with a mixed reaction Ukraine’s bid for accelerated accession to NATO caught Washington off-guard, driving a wedge between a number of US lawmakers, Politico
North Korea responds to US-led drill
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles on Saturday, just after a US-led joint anti-submarine drill took place, making it the fourth such launch in one week, South Korea and Japan say. According to the
US avoids shutdown of ‘critical’ Ukraine aid flow
The bill intended to keep the US government running includes $12.3 billion in Ukraine aid US President Joe Biden has signed a temporary spending bill into law, avoiding a federal government shutdown until mid-December. The
West African country’s junta ousted in coup
A faction of the Burkina Faso military claimed power in Ouagadougou on Friday, in a second coup d’etat in the West African country since the start of 2022. Captain Ibrahim Traore has replaced Lieutenant Colonel
China, India and Brazil abstain in vote on US resolution, Russia vetoes
Russia has accused the US of baiting it into using its UN veto power in a bid to limit Moscow’s influence on the Security Council. Russia blocked a US-sponsored resolution on Friday that would have
White House responds to Ukraine’s NATO request
The US is committed to the “open door” policy when it comes to NATO, but now is the wrong time to consider Ukraine’s membership application, President Joe Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on
This winter will be hard but next one will be even worse – EU
Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson warns of a “difficult” winter amid the energy crisis EU energy officials are concerned about the effects the ongoing energy crisis in Europe will have on the continent once cold weather
West and Russia already fighting WW3 – former US advisor
Fiona Hill argues that Americans have “failed to recognize” the scope of the Ukraine conflict The West has been fighting World War III against Russia “for a long time” without being aware of it, former
Ukraine insists it can strike Russia despite US ban
Restrictions only apply to targeting Russia with certain kinds of weaponry, Kiev’s envoy to Washington claims The US only forbids Kiev’s forces from attacking Russian territory with HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems), not all
Germany approves new arms exports – media
Germany’s coalition government approved $35 million in new arms sales to Saudi Arabia before Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Riyadh last week, Der Spiegel reported on Thursday. Sales were halted in 2018 over the war in
Sweden weighs in on possible impact of Nord Stream ‘detonation’
Authorities will check if the gas pipeline explosions affected a power cable connection with Poland Authorities in Sweden are worried that sabotage on the Nord Stream gas pipelines this week may have also damaged an
Pentagon comments on alleged Nord Stream sabotage
More information is needed before it will be possible to say who is behind the incident, the US defense secretary has said It is too early to speculate about who is responsible for the gas
Pentagon to create ‘Ukraine command’ – media
The new military unit will reportedly be modeled on “train-and-assist efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan” over the last 20 years The Pentagon is working to create a new military command devoted to arming and training
NSA employee tried to sell US hacking secrets
The cybersecurity staffer is accused of attempting to pass off sensitive material to a foreign agent A former employee at the US National Security Agency has been charged for trying to hand classified information to
First openly trans US Army officer arrested as ‘Russian spy’
A Maryland couple was charged for offering medical secrets to an undercover FBI agent Two Americans, including the US Army’s first openly transgender officer, were arrested after offering medical information of military personnel to a
US unseals criminal charges against Russian tycoon
Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska may face up to 20 years in US jail over “sanctions evasion” The US Department of Justice on Thursday announced charges against Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska, for violating the sanctions Washington imposed against Moscow
US Senate approves massive Ukraine aid package
Nearly two dozen Republicans sided with the Democrats to send Kiev another $12 billion The US Senate voted on Thursday to pass a funding bill which includes $12 billion in additional military and economic aid
US puts energy operators on ‘heightened alert’
The warning comes after the apparent sabotage of Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipelines US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warned the American energy industry, including LNG tanker operators, to be on “high alert” after a series
Türkiye responds to US move on Cyprus
Washington’s decision to lift arms trade restrictions with the island is “inexplicable,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara says it will be reinforcing its military presence in northern Cyprus after the United States decided to
Safe-sex study delivers surprising result
Young people who were texted about safe sex ended up catching diseases through sex more than those who weren’t, research indicates Sending text messages encouraging safe-sex behavior to young people who have recently experienced a
Israel gives green light for drone assassinations – media
Having been deployed in Gaza since 2008, unmanned aircraft will reportedly now be used for targeted killings in the West Bank The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has approved the use of attack drones to assassinate
US offers a new definition of ‘healthy’
Food-safety watchdog proposing an updated product-labeling approach in a bid to improve people’s eating habits The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday proposed a new set of standards that food products must meet
Remote-controlled explosives likely behind Nord Stream leaks – Sky News
Mines might have been planted near the pipelines by a boat or underwater drone months or even years ago, sources told the channel The Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines may have been sabotaged by
Sweden discovers fourth Nord Stream leak – media
There are two breaches in each of Stockholm and Copenhagen’s economic zones, officials explain The Swedish coast guard has said it’s discovered a fourth Nord Stream gas pipeline leak. The key infrastucture was damaged earlier
Pentagon reveals ‘full’ list of military aid to Ukraine
Officials also promised 18 more HIMARS systems, calling them a “core component of Ukraine’s fighting force” The Pentagon has issued a list of American military aid approved for Ukraine so far this year, outlining nearly
NATO hopeful holds rare air drills
Finland prepares to fly sorties from highways should its air bases come under attack Finland’s Air Force has closed a major highway for the first time in decades to hold military exercises, with warplanes using
EU to ban Russian toilet paper
Shaving products, soap, floss and deodorant are also on the proposed import ban list Seeking to deprive Moscow of trade revenue over the conflict in Ukraine, the EU has proposed banning the import of Russian-made
German spies helping Ukraine – media
BND leaked the revelation to Zeit magazine, confident that Russia won’t retaliate German foreign intelligence service BND has been forwarding satellite imagery, radio and phone intercept data to Kiev for months, helping the Ukrainian war
Denmark comments on future of Nord Stream
The damaged Russian gas pipelines will run out of gas by the end of the week, a Danish official has said More than half of all of the gas contained in the Nord Stream 1
Prominent Franco-Palestinian lawyer goes on hunger strike
Salah Hamouri has joined dozens of prisoners who are protesting the Israeli practice of indefinite detention without charges Franco-Palestinian human rights lawyer Salah Hamouri, who has been held by the Israeli authorities without charges for
NATO member wants ‘devastating’ retaliation against Russia
The bloc’s response to any use of WMDs by Moscow in Ukraine must not be nuclear, but still massive, Poland’s foreign minister says NATO’s response to any use of tactical nuclear weapons by Russia in
Experts issue warning over arms for Ukraine
The US does not have an “infinite supply” of weapons and munitions to send to Kiev, analysts told CNBC Washington may not be able to support Ukraine in the conflict against Russia “for as long
If Jeremy Corbyn is vindicated of anti-Semitism allegations, do working-class Brits even care anymore?
Traditional Labour voters don’t care about the civil war that brought down the party’s erstwhile leader Al Jazeera’s new documentary, ‘The Labour Files,’ enabled by thousands of leaked documents, emails, and WhatsApp screenshots, is an
Putin’s words must be taken seriously – Merkel
Heeding what Moscow says is “political wisdom” and not a sign of weakness, the former German chancellor said Western countries should take Russian President Vladimir Putin and his statements seriously, former German chancellor Angela Merkel
Israeli military drone maker hacked
An “unknown actor” was behind the data breach, according to a US-based branch of Israel’s Elbit Systems An Israeli arms contractor specializing in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has fallen victim to a hack that impacted
Western arms manufacturer reveals plans for India
Sweden’s Saab wants to boost production to satisfy growing demand for “anti-tank capabilities” Swedish arms manufacturer Saab is set to build a new facility in India to produce a shoulder-fired anti-tank weapon, according to a
EU politicians criticize Ukrainian ‘welfare tourism’
German and Polish officials have pointed out cases of social benefit system abuse German opposition leader Friedrich Merz found himself under fire on Tuesday for pointing out that some Ukrainians who sought shelter in his
Xi Jinping overthrown? Why the wildest rumours about China are so easy to spread
Western audiences are prone to believing the most outlandish things they hear about China, even with zero substantiation By Timur Fomenko, a political analyst Over the past weekend, unsubstantiated rumours have gone viral on Twitter, claiming
CIA warned Germany of Nord Stream attack – Spiegel
The CIA warned Berlin about a possible attack on gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea “weeks ago,” German magazine Der Spiegel reported on Tuesday. Germany was looking for answers after both of Russia’s Nord Stream
US praised for Nord Stream explosion
“Thank you USA,” said Poland’s former defense and foreign minister Sikorski While the US, Russia and most European governments reserved judgment as to who might be behind Monday’s explosion that damaged both Nord Stream pipelines
Ukraine can use Western weapons against ‘territories seized by Russia’ – US
US Secretary of State Blinken says Washington won’t recognize “annexed” regions as Russian Washington has no objections to Kiev using Western-supplied weapons to target territories that may decide to join Russia, as the US considers
US must end ‘blind engagement’ with China – Pompeo
The former secretary of state says Washington must work to prevent a “Chinese century” The US must abandon the “old paradigm of blind engagement” in its relations with Beijing if it wants to prevent Xi
Greece walking into a quagmire – Erdogan
The president of Türkiye blasted its neighbor and rival in the Mediterranean for alleged militarization of the Aegean islands Greece is not Türkiye’s equal and will get itself into a quagmire by confronting it, Turkish
US to ‘deepen’ engagement in Indo-Pacific – VP Harris
Joe Biden’s second-in-command meets Asia-Pacific leaders during her Tokyo stop, to discuss countering regional threats US Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to Japan’s defense during her first official trip to the country
Sweden issues warning over Russian gas pipeline
Ships are being told to steer clear of the affected area in the Baltic Sea, according to the country’s maritime authority Sweden’s Maritime Authority (SMA) sent out an alert on Tuesday over two leaks on
Hijab of contention: Death of a young woman has sparked mass protests in Iran. What’s next?
For more than a week, Iran has been in the throes of mass protests provoked by the death of Mahsa Amini. The 22-year-old woman died in hospital after spending 48 hours in a coma. As
NASA completes ‘planetary defense’ test
America’s space agency is now waiting to see whether it was able to knock an incoming asteroid off course NASA has completed its first-ever “planetary defense” test, deliberately crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid floating
Pentagon woos India amid China tensions
The US aims to strengthen its military ties with New Delhi, accusing Beijing of challenging the “rules-based international order” US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin hosted a meeting on Monday at the Pentagon with Indian
US and EU demand explanations from Serbia
The European Union had “serious questions” and the US ambassador in Belgrade demanded an explanation on Monday, after Serbia and Russia signed a cooperation protocol on the sidelines of last week’s UN General Assembly. The
How’s Yemen’s Cold War-era revolution set the stage for today’s devastating Western-backed war
Exactly 60 years ago, a conflict erupted in Yemen that became bloody and protracted September 26, 1962 is not only one of the most important dates in the history of Yemen, but also of modern
Ukraine makes decision on mobilization
Kiev will not call up additional troops in response to Russia’s partial mobilization, a presidential adviser said Ukraine will not announce additional mobilization in response to the referendums on joining Russia currently underway in the
Seoul reluctant to get dragged into Taiwan conflict
President Yoon has said that South Korean and US forces in his country need to focus on potential threats from Pyongyang South Korea’s president has expressed reluctance to help the US defend Taiwan against a
Cubans vote on gay rights
Amendments to Family Code will allow same-sex marriage, gay adoptions, and surrogacy Nearly four million Cubans voted in favor of the government-backed amendments to the island’s Family Code in a popular referendum, authorities in Havana
Former Biden spokeswoman issues election warning
Jen Psaki has suggested that Democrats will lose control of Congress if voters see the elections as a referendum on the president One of Joe Biden’s staunchest defenders, former White House press secretary Jen Psaki,
EU leaders have forgotten about something kind of important
People are only ready to sacrifice so much ‘for Ukraine’ before they realize their leaders don’t care about them Brussels overlords and assorted EU leaders, taking turns at the UN General Assembly podium beating the
Poland slams ‘scandalous’ EU warning
Prime Minister Morawiecki blasted Ursula von der Leyen for suggesting Brussels has tools to punish member states A warning by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that Brussels has tools to discipline Italy if
Dmitry Trenin: Russia and the US still have time to learn the lessons of the Cuban missile crisis and prevent a nuclear war
This October marks the 60th anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis, which drew Moscow and Washington into a nuclear showdown that threatened the immediate annihilation of the world. Luckily, the leaders of the time –
US to deploy HIMARS to Russian neighbor
Washington sending two rocket systems along with a dozen personnel to support Latvian military exercises The US Army Europe and Africa command announced on Sunday it would be sending two High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
Asian country hit with shortage of national dish
Extreme weather has damaged the cabbage crop in South Korea, driving up prices and leaving kimchi in short supply South Koreans face soaring costs for kimchi, a key staple of their daily diets, after extreme
Most Democrats don’t want Joe Biden to run again – poll
Biden nevertheless edges out former president Donald Trump in a rematch, according to the survey Only about a third of Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents (35%) want President Joe Biden to run for a second term
Biden could face impeachment after November, US congresswoman predicts
Representative Nancy Mace has said GOP lawmakers will face pressure to oust the president if they win back control of Congress Republicans will be pressured to impeach President Joe Biden if their party wins back
Top US Democrat suggests the party is playing too nice
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for a bolder strategy, saying Dems are ‘getting crushed’ by ‘ruthless’ Republicans Observers of America’s vitriolic political discourse might suppose that the last thing the major parties need right
Israeli newspaper names most influential Jew of 2022
The Jerusalem Post hailed Vladimir Zelensky for “changing the world” through his use of ‘media and diplomacy’ Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is the most influential Jew of 2022, according to the Jerusalem Post, which published
Pfizer CEO gets Covid for second time in six weeks
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla has tested positive for Covid-19 for the second time in six weeks, despite being vaccinated four times. Bourla previously claimed that his company’s vaccine was “100% effective” in preventing coronavirus infection.
US threatens Russia with ‘catastrophic consequences’
Washington will respond in kind if Moscow uses WMDs in Ukraine, Biden’s national security adviser promised The US will retaliate forcefully should Russia use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake
Greece ‘militarizes’ Aegean Islands – media
Turkish state-run media has circulated drone footage of military vehicles deployed by Athens to the islands of Lesbos and Samos Greece has “unlawfully” deployed armored vehicles to the Aegean Islands, Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency reported
Ukraine conflict fails to make list of top concerns for US voters – poll
Americans appear to be more worried about inflation and election fraud ahead of November’s midterm elections The Russia-Ukraine conflict and other stories played up by major US media outlets have apparently failed to strike a
NASA again delays launch of moon rocket
With a tropical storm tracking toward Florida, the US space agency has postponed its Artemis 1 mission for the third time NASA has delayed the launch of its Artemis 1 moon rocket for the third
Israel sells air defense system to Arab country – media
The once-unlikely deal with the UAE strengthens a nascent regional alliance between West Jerusalem and the Gulf monarchies Israel has sold its Surface-to-air Python and Derby (SPYDER) air defense system to the United Arab Emirates,
Ford forced to park thousands of unfinished vehicles – media
Parts shortages have reportedly prompted the company to leave trucks at a former NASCAR track Ford Motor Co. continues to be plagued by parts shortages, so much so that America’s largest automaker has reportedly resorted
Cannibal pleads guilty to eating Grindr date
The American admitted he killed and dismembered the victim, two years after initially pleading insanity Michigan native Mark David Latunski has confessed to stabbing Kevin Bacon, a college student and hairdresser half his age whom
UK government wants police to focus on crime, not diversity
New British Home Secretary Suella Braverman on Friday criticized the police for spending too much time on “diversity and inclusion,” and urged officers to focus instead on tackling crime. In an open letter to the
US sets a bad example on this crucial UN agenda
Washington’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals is lower than Cuba’s, per the latest annual report The United Nations General Assembly began its 77th session on September 13, with world leaders now taking center
Britain to get more immigrants – government
Despite immigration being at the forefront of the Brexit debate, the UK’s Conservative government wants more foreign workers The British government has revealed its economic growth plan, which aims to drag the UK out of
EU should welcome Russians – top official
Council President Charles Michel has called on the bloc to “quickly cooperate” amid the partial mobilization in Russia The European Union should welcome Russians who are fleeing the country “because of their political opinions,” EU
Iran promises ‘appropriate response’ to Ukraine
Tehran has expressed “regret” over Kiev’s decision to expel its ambassador over alleged drone deliveries to Russia Iran “regrets” Ukraine’s decision to expel the country’s envoy and will make an “appropriate response,” Iranian Foreign Ministry
Germany needs Russian gas – official
The head of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, says the current high prices are hurting the country’s economy Russian gas supplies are critical for Germany, and will remain so in the foreseeable future despite Berlin’s attempts to
Turkey comments on prospect of buying Russian jets
The Su-35 will be “on the table” if plans to purchase US-made F-16s don’t come through, a top defense official has said Ankara will be ready to consider buying Su-35 fighter jets from Russia if
Russia comments on EU tribunal suggestion
The Foreign Ministry branded the bloc’s top diplomat “unprofessional” for suggesting that some Russians be tried Russia has lambasted EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell for suggesting that a special tribunal could be
US psy ops exposed: Washington isn’t concerned about morals, it’s worried about getting caught
A bombshell Washington Post investigation has revealed that the Pentagon is conducting a “sweeping audit of how it conducts clandestine information warfare,” after a variety of social media accounts, which its operatives used to target
US scratches off Afghanistan from allies list
Joe Biden has revoked the country’s ‘major non-NATO ally’ status following the Taliban’s takeover in 2021 The US has ended Afghanistan’s status as ‘major non-NATO ally’, President Joe Biden announced on Friday. The move comes
Hungarian FM warns of apocalyptic conflict
Preventing a direct military confrontation between NATO and Russia is now everyone’s main task, Peter Szijjarto has said The international community should now focus on ensuring that the current escalation between Moscow and NATO does
US and allies reject referendums
The G7 has condemned the referendums in Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye as “illegitimate” and undemocratic, vowing to never accept their results and continue supporting the government of Ukraine with weapons, money, and everything else,
Palestine slams UK over Jerusalem embassy plans
Moving the British embassy to Jerusalem would violate international law, the head of the Palestinian mission to the UK has said The head of the Palestinian mission to London has blasted a recent promise made
EU considers ban on Kaspersky lab, Gazprombank – Bloomberg
Five states are reportedly considering a new round of sanctions against Russian companies Kaspersky Lab, a Russian cybersecurity company known for its antiviruses among other products, has been suggested as a target for a fresh
Turkey pushes to end UN veto
The Security Council should be expanded and the Big Five’s veto powers abolished, Ankara’s foreign minister says Turkey wants the UN Security Council to be “more inclusive” and to eliminate the veto power of the
Putin wanted ‘decent people’ in power in Kiev – Berlusconi
Italy’s former PM commented on why Moscow launched its military campaign in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin was pushed to launch the military campaign in Ukraine by his supporters and wanted to replace the government
Herpes could fight cancer – study
A genetically-engineered herpes virus can kill cancer cells by destroying and shrinking tumors Researchers in the UK have developed a form of herpes simplex that can fight cancer in treatment-resistant patients, according to findings presented
Hungary reveals hopes for Trump re-election
With the ex-president back in the White House, the two nations would have the “best” relationship, the foreign minister said Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said that his conservative government could look forward to
EU member faces toilet paper shortage
Paper manufacturers in Germany say the energy crisis is leading to higher prices and limited supplies Germany’s paper manufacturers, including leading personal care company Essity, say they are under intense pressure from the ongoing energy
Macron speculates about Putin’s mindset on CNN
Moscow’s foreign policy is influenced by its president’s “post-Covid-19 isolation,” the French leader believes Russian foreign policy regarding Ukraine is dictated by the whims of President Vladimir Putin rather than rational thinking, his French counterpart,
West hesitant to supply Ukraine with modern armor – Politico
Kiev wants M-1 Abrams and Leopard tanks, but they would be difficult to maintain and operate, sources say The West is “dragging its feet” on deliveries of high-end battle tanks to Ukraine amid the conflict
World leaders must talk to Putin and Zelensky – Erdogan
World leaders are not doing enough to end the conflict in Ukraine, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told journalists in New York on Thursday. He called on his counterparts to focus on diplomacy with both
CNN interview with Iran’s president called off
The leader’s first-ever interview on US soil was canceled after he allegedly insisted that a female reporter don a head scarf CNN’s Christiane Amanpour has canceled an interview with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, claiming he
China calls for Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Talks without preconditions is the only way out of the Ukraine crisis, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Moscow and Kiev should resume dialogue “without preconditions” or assuming an outcome, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said
US pledges more support for Ukraine
Washington will “strengthen” Ukraine until Kiev gets “just” terms at the negotiating table, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said As Russia mobilizes hundreds of thousands of troops, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told
Diversity key to ‘warfighting effectiveness’ – US Air Force
The force’s new training materials are meant to convince cadets that diversity is literally their strength “Diversity and inclusion” will be “critical” to fighting the wars of the future, the US Air Force is teaching
Germany welcomes Russian draft dodgers
The justice minister in Berlin says deserters from mobilization will get a “warm welcome” Russians fleeing the partial military mobilization at home will be welcomed in Germany, federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann revealed on Wednesday
Life got more expensive in France – Macron
The French president believes that the country will get through the winter without energy rationing if “everyone plays their role” French President Emmanuel Macron admitted on Thursday that the energy and cost-of-living crisis have made
Tesla recalls over one million vehicles
The carmaker says its automatic windows might exert “excessive force” when closing Tesla has announced it is recalling some 1.1 million cars in the US citing a safety issue with the automatic window reversal system.
Is it time to dissolve the British Commonwealth?
Upon the accession of Charles III as King of the United Kingdom and 14 other realms, questions have emerged over the continued relevance of the wider Commonwealth of Nations headed by the British monarch. The
Biden promises support for Russian ally
The US President said Armenia can count on Washington to help it ‘normalize’ relations with Azerbaijan US President Joe Biden pledged on Thursday to support Armenia’s “sovereignty and security,” a week after more than 100
Ex-US general warns Russia of ‘devastating strike’
America will retaliate harshly if Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine, the former commander of the US Army in Europe says The US could destroy Russia’s Crimea-based Black Sea Fleet or its bases on the
UN accuses Latin American state of ‘crimes against humanity’
A team from the organization claims that Venezuela’s police and intelligence services are behind “grave” abuses against dissidents A UN team tasked with investigating alleged human rights abuses in Venezuela has accused officials of “crimes
North Korea responds to Russian arms sales claims
A military official has denied Washington’s allegations that Pyongyang is seeking to sell weapons to Moscow North Korea has said it has no plans to sell arms to Russia, calling the idea a “conspiracy theory” after
US to ease restrictions on Cuban migrants
The US Embassy in Havana will increase staff to help clear the way for additional Cuban migration The administration of US President Joe Biden is set to resume full immigrant visa processing for Cubans for
Finland to bar entry to all Russian tourists
Helsinki vows to stop being a “transit country” for Russians with visas issued by other EU members Finland is “working” on new regulations that would further toughen the restrictions introduced against Russian tourists, Foreign Minister
Baltic states rule out asylum for Russian draft-dodgers
The Baltic states have ruled out the possibility of accepting Russian draft dodgers or granting them asylum after Moscow announced a partial mobilization on Wednesday. Latvia cited the measure as a reason to step up
NATO deploys reserves amid Balkan tension
NATO has brought reserve troops to Kosovo for training, increasing the alliance’s presence in the breakaway province by up to 1,000 soldiers. As military tensions with Serbia simmer, a commander for the bloc said that
Switzerland considers rare step on conscription
The Swiss government is trying to prevent a significant decrease in the size of its armed forces Military service may become mandatory for women in Switzerland due to a shortage of army personnel, the country’s
Zelensky tells Bill Clinton what US could do for Kiev
Washington should be the first to pledge resources for the defense of Ukraine and brand Russia a sponsor of terrorism, he said Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky outlined to former US President Bill Clinton how the
NATO member eyes Israel’s top weapon – Haaretz
Romania is “very keen” to acquire Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Tuesday. Regardless of whether the sale goes through or not, Romanian Defense Minister Vasile Dincu said he wants
EU not at war with Russia – senior official
Earlier, Vladimir Putin had said Moscow is fighting “the entire Western military machine” The European Union is not at war with Russia, but it would continue to support Ukraine in its fight against Moscow, EU
China makes Taiwan pledge
Beijing says it will strive for a peaceful solution to the crisis, while the US claims that China is readying itself for war Beijing will do all it can to bring about the peaceful reunification
Iran hints at possible nuclear talks at UN
Washington recently accused Tehran of taking a “step backward” after months of indirect discussions Iran has said it would consider a meeting to discuss reviving the 2015 nuclear deal on the sidelines of the United
US Air Force chief reveals troops’ greatest concern
Financial woes are far outpacing any worries over ‘foreign adversaries’ as the US economy reels from decades-high inflation The head of the US Air Force has outlined some of the greatest concerns facing American soldiers
Germany responds to Turkey’s plan to join Russia-led bloc
Berlin does not believe that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) aids global peace, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said Turkey’s plans to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have sparked an angry reaction in Berlin, with
Serbian leader warns of imminent global war
Aleksandar Vucic sees only escalation ahead for the West’s relations with Russia and China The world is approaching a major conflict unseen since 1945, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic warned on Tuesday, after the first day
Putin at war with all of EU – Spanish PM
Russia is not fighting just Ukraine, but the entire European Union, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez proclaimed in an interview with Politico on Tuesday. He added that Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine is failing and
Germany reacts to Donbass referendum plans
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Berlin will not recognize the “sham referendums” in the breakaway republics Ukraine’s Western allies have responded angrily to plans announced by the Donbass republics on Tuesday to hold referendums on joining
NATO denounces Donbass referendums
The bloc’s chief Jens Stoltenberg claims “sham” votes have no legitimacy and calls for more support for Ukraine Reacting to the announcement that the Lugansk and Donetsk People’s Republics (LPR and DPR) will hold votes on joining
NATO reveals plan in case tensions escalate in Kosovo
Peacekeepers in the region are “ready to act” in the event of a flare-up with minority Serbs, an alliance official says NATO is prepared to send more of its troops to Kosovo in the event
NATO not at war with Russia – top official
Arms shipments to Ukraine do not constitute a case of military conflict with Moscow, the bloc’s senior official has said NATO is not waging war against Russia even as it supports Ukraine with large quantities
German nuclear plant suffers leak
While the failure poses no danger, operations at the plant will have to be suspended, the environment ministry said A reactor leak has been detected at the Isar 2 nuclear power plant in the southern
China offers friendly warning to US
Washington is “wrong” in its perception of China and should not view it as a rival, Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said A Cold War between China and the US would be a “disaster” for
African country declares Ebola outbreak
Uganda’s health ministry has announced the first fatal case of Ebola in the East African nation in three years, declaring an outbreak of a rare strain of the highly contagious virus in the central district
Pentagon to review ‘psychological operations’ – media
The move comes after social media firms removed fake accounts thought to be run by the US military, the Washington Post reports The US military is set to conduct a “sweeping audit” of its clandestine
Biden hints at plans for reelection bid
US President Joe Biden has said he has every intention to run for reelection in 2024, but argued it was “too early” to make any official announcements and that, for now, he would focus on
US tanks ‘absolutely on the table’ for Ukraine – Pentagon
Kiev has pressed both Washington and its EU allies for increasingly heavy weaponry in recent weeks The United States may provide “NATO compatible” tanks to the Ukrainian military to replace aging Soviet-era gear, a senior
Why most Americans are disappointed in the healthcare system
Data shows a century-record life expectancy decline in a country with the one of the costliest healthcare systems in the world At the end of August, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Musk praises Starlink expansion
Satellite service is available “on all continents” – but not in countries disliked by the US government Starlink founder Elon Musk announced on Monday that his satellite internet service has become “active” on all continents.
Chinese warned not to touch foreigners
Citizens were cautioned against “close relationships” with foreigners in the country after the first case of monkeypox was recorded in China Chinese citizens have been urged not to make skin-to-skin contact with recently arrived foreigners,
Trump blasts FBI over shoes in bedroom
The former US President claims the agents who searched his residence didn’t even bother taking off their shoes in his bedroom Donald Trump, the 45th US President, has claimed that FBI agents violated his constitutional
Iranian police respond to woman’s death in custody
The 22-year-old’s death after arrest for wearing an “inappropriate” hijab was an “unfortunate incident,” says Tehran police chief The commander of Greater Tehran Police Hossein Rahimi has denied what he called “coward accusations” that a
Kremlin accuses Polish leadership of ‘extremism’
Politicians in Warsaw undermine the reputation of their own country and complicate relations with others, Dmitry Peskov says Poland’s demands for reparations over World War II from Germany and Russia are “unhealthy political extremism,” Kremlin
NATO’s bombing of Yugoslavia: How the illegal US-led attack on the Balkan state changed the course of European history
An intervention intended to crown the US imperial project ended up “losing” Russia instead Understanding the present-day events in Ukraine is impossible unless you study what happened in 1999 with Serbia. There is a Hegelian
German politician predicts fate of Nord Stream 2
The head of Lower Saxony, Stephan Weil, says Berlin’s trust in Moscow as an energy supplier has been irreparably tarnished The Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which was intended to pump gas from Russia to Germany,
UK preparing crackdown on Chinese language schools – media
MPs are in talks to replace Beijing-backed teachers with professionals from Taiwan, The Guardian reports British MPs are in talks with Taipei to replace Beijing-backed Chinese language teachers working in the UK with personnel from
US to back Ukraine ‘as long as it takes’ – Biden
US President Joe Biden has touted the “significant help” Washington and its NATO allies are providing to Kiev, and pledged an “ironclad commitment” to keep pumping Ukraine with weapons until it reclaims its entire territory from
Biden claims US forces will defend Taiwan
The White House, however, immediately clarified that the “US policy has not changed” President Joe Biden once again said that Washington is willing to use military force to defend Taiwan from Beijing, if necessary, while insisting
Biden reveals how he threatened China over Russia
The US president claims he told his Chinese counterpart that Beijing would pay a heavy price for violating anti-Russia sanctions President Joe Biden said he tried to lay down the law with China early in
Bill Clinton denies blame for Ukraine crisis
The former US president has argued that the conflict in Eastern Europe may have occurred sooner if NATO hadn’t expanded under his watch Former US President Bill Clinton has rejected criticism that NATO’s eastward expansion
US has a new murder capital
New Orleans has overtaken St. Louis for the highest homicide rate, with murders more than doubling from pre-pandemic levels New Orleans, one of the most popular US cities for tourism, has achieved an unwanted title:
France proposes filling countryside with migrants
Asylum seekers can be resettled in rural areas under a new policy proposed by Paris French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed an overhaul of immigration and asylum policies that would include redistributing migrants to rural
Ukrainian grain prices undercut EU farmers – WSJ
Bloc’s members can’t compete with cheap grain imports from Ukraine, the paper writes An influx of cheap Ukrainian grain and poultry is making it difficult for farmers in the European Union to break even, according
Germans could be ‘left without a country’ soon – Trump
Ex-president says he warned Angela Merkel that Berlin’s dependence on Russian energy could lead to a “surrender” Germany could soon cease to exist as a country amid the escalating energy crisis, former US president Donald
US quietly stepping up efforts to shut down Guantanamo – WSJ
A senior diplomat has been appointed to oversee transfers of detainees from the prison facility, the outlet reports The Biden administration has quietly stepped up efforts to close the prison facility at Guantanamo Bay naval
China slams Czech visit to Taiwan
Prague should stop sending the wrong signals to separatist forces on the island, Beijing warns The Czech Republic is damaging its ties with Beijing and violating China’s sovereignty by sending an official delegation to Taiwan,
Iran sees no difference between Biden and Trump
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi does not believe that a face-to-face conversation with Biden on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York would be of any benefit to his country or could
Swiss leaders shrug off referendum on F-35 deal
Lawmakers in Bern have approved a controversial purchase of US fighter jets without waiting for a public vote on the issue Swiss legislators have given final approval for the country’s controversial purchase of F-35 fighter
UK’s new PM snubs Biden
Liz Truss won’t meet the US president this weekend despite keeping other heads of state on her calendar A planned meeting between the new UK Prime Minister and US President Joe Biden in London has
NATO admits it’s been preparing for current situation for years
Admiral Rob Bauer said that the alliance’s forces will be more integrated and capable of faster deployment NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Rob Bauer declared on Saturday that the alliance’s efforts to overhaul its command
US becoming a less-developed country – report
The US is sliding down the rankings of sustainably developed nations, according to the UN The US is falling behind its developed-nation peers in checking the boxes of progress, according to a recent report from
Bill Gates’ ex-wife blames men for Washington’s failures
Too many white males have powerful jobs in the US, Melinda French Gates has argued Philanthropist Melinda French Gates, ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, has blamed white men for what she sees as Washington’s
Pelosi arrives in Armenia amid deadly conflict
Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives, landed in Armenia on Saturday after several days of clashes between the Armenian and Azerbaijani militaries. Pelosi’s office said that the trip would promote an end
France trains Ukrainian troops in secret – Politico
The outlet cited an anonymous defense official as saying Paris is taking a “discreet” approach to supporting the country France is providing Ukrainian service members with “specialized” training in a clandestine program, Politico reported on
Erdogan reveals Turkey’s latest goal
Ankara seeks to formally join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Turkey’s president has said Turkey seeks accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday. The remark came after the summit
Biden admits he lied
The US president still insists he was ‘stopped’ while trying to visit Nelson Mandela in prison US President Joe Biden has acknowledged that he “wasn’t arrested” while trying to visit imprisoned South African anti-apartheid movement
Russia can declare victory ‘whenever it wants’ – Budapest
Gergely Gulyas, the minister in charge of PM Viktor Orban’s office, says that Moscow has a major advantage over Kiev Given Russia’s clear upper hand in Ukraine, the Kremlin can define what constitutes victory and
African leader tells US not to ‘punish’ continent
South Africa’s president insists it’s not up to Washington to determine his country’s diplomatic ties South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the US to not “punish” African nations by pressuring them to cut ties
US pledges its ‘nuclear capabilities’ to Asian ally
Washington has offered Seoul the “full range” of its military capabilities to deter North Korea, including US nuclear forces The US and South Korea say Pyongyang would face an “overwhelming decisive response” in the event
‘Selfish’ Norway must share wealth with Ukraine – lawmaker
Norway’s soaring profits come as energy prices spike due to Western sanctions on Russia over the conflict in Ukraine A Norwegian lawmaker has urged officials to share the country’s soaring gas profits with Ukraine, saying
Texas claims victory in censorship fight
Federal judges ruled that social media platforms don’t have a constitutional right to “muzzle” speech A US appeals court has cleared the way for Texas to begin enforcing a landmark anti-censorship law, ruling that Twitter,
Israel strikes Damascus again – Syrian media
Multiple missiles reportedly targeted Damascus airport and areas south of the capital At least five Syrian servicemen have been killed in an “Israeli air aggression” after midnight on Saturday, the state news agency SANA reported
Russia sanctions aren’t working, US officials tell CNN
American officials admitted to CNN on Friday that US-led sanctions haven’t crashed Russia’s economy. Despite Russia’s record energy revenue and the strength of its currency, the officials insist that the effects of the sanctions are
White House likens governors to ‘smugglers’
Biden’s press secretary has argued that Republicans who send migrants to Democrat-run areas use the tactics of human traffickers The White House has ratcheted up its political feud with Republicans over the US border crisis,
Russia ready to give fertilizers to poor nations for free – Putin
Massive amounts of fertilizers are held up at EU ports, the Russian president has said Russia is prepared to provide 300,000 tons of fertilizers currently amassed at EU ports due to Western sanctions to developing
Big Tech steps up censorship after Biden speech
The US President has called on technology giants to crack down on the “venom and violence” of white supremacy YouTube, Twitch, Microsoft, as well as Facebook and Instagram parent firm Meta announced on Thursday that
China sanctions bosses of US weapons contractors
Beijing accused Boeing and Raytheon of involvement in a $1.1 billion arms deal with Taiwan Beijing is imposing personal sanctions on the CEOs of two US weapons manufacturing giants over their involvement in arms sales
Texas declines to pardon late George Floyd
State clemency board formally rejected a petition asking governor to erase a drug conviction against police brutality victim A Texas clemency panel has formally rejected a petition for a posthumous pardon of George Floyd, whose
RAND Corp. dismisses ‘fake’ report on plot to cripple EU
A Swedish newspaper claims that the think tank came up with a plan to provoke Russia into attacking Ukraine to damage Germany A Swedish news outlet claimed this week that the US plotted to weaken
NATO chief calls to boost arms production
The bloc’s weapons stockpiles are running low due to supplying Ukraine, Stoltenberg says By providing support to Ukraine most NATO member states have significantly depleted their own weapons stockpiles, the military alliance’s secretary general has
CIA torture report to remain secret for ‘national security’
A US Senate report outlining the CIA’s brutal ‘enhanced interrogation’ methods will not see the light of day – for now A US federal judge has ruled that a sprawling congressional report on the CIA’s
Biden allows further drawdown of Pentagon stockpiles for Ukraine
The announcement of the aid comes one week after a $675 million ammunition package The US will send another $600 million in military assistance to Ukraine on top of the $675 million package announced last
White House objects to sending migrants to rich neighborhoods
The Biden administration has condemned Republican governors shipping illegal immigrants to upscale enclaves Dropping bus- and planeloads of newly-arrived illegal migrants into Democrat-run cities that do not enforce immigration law is “just disrespectful to humanity,”
American patience with Germany wearing thin – media
The US wants Germany to provide more military aid to Ukraine, German media reported Berlin appears to be increasingly out of step with its allies across the pond when it comes to arming Ukraine, Germany’s
Trump makes prediction on potential indictment
The former US president said he’s done nothing wrong, but added that charges wouldn’t stop him from running for office again Former US President Donald Trump said that criminal charges wouldn’t prevent him from running
Pimps luring Ukrainian women into prostitution – media
Young, single mothers are being targeted for recruitment into the sex trade in the Czech Republic, local media claims Pimps in the Czech Republic are luring Ukrainian refugee women into prostitution, with some even being
Ukrainian women assaulted by compatriot who mistook them for Russians
The attacker, who was initially believed to be Russian, turned out to be a former Ukrainian soldier Police have arrested the man responsible for assaulting two Ukrainian women in France. While the man was initially
US impeded independent research into Covid origins – Lancet
Washington barred scientists from its laboratories manipulating SARS-CoV-like viruses, the British medical journal claimed The US has prevented independent research into the origins of the virus that has provoked the global Covid-19 pandemic, a report
Has the EU really ‘solved’ its energy crisis?
Some analysts and politicians are saying the EU has sorted out its energy problems – but that’s not entirely true Amid the European Union’s looming energy crisis and attendant signs of social unrest, some are
EU brands its own member state an ‘autocracy’
The largely symbolic move comes as Brussels reportedly prepares to slash funding to Hungary The European Parliament voted on Thursday to brand Hungary an “electoral autocracy.” The symbolic declaration comes as the rift between Budapest
Pentagon finds hypersonic research partner
The US military has reached out to Japan for joint research on how to counter the high-tech weapons The Pentagon has agreed to work with Japan to find new ways to defend against hypersonic weapons,
US senators press ahead on Russia ‘terrorism’ bill
Moscow has warned of a complete rupture in diplomatic ties should Washington go through with the ‘terrorism’ label US senators from both major parties have introduced legislation seeking to designate Russia as a ‘state sponsor
China’s Xi makes sovereignty pledge
The Chinese leader visited Kazakhstan ahead of a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin Chinese President Xi Jinping has visited Kazakhstan to mark 30 years since the two nations established diplomatic ties, his first trip
Washington raises Taiwan stakes
The US Senate proposal would give Taipei $4.5 billion in weapons and back membership in international bodies A bill that would commit $4.5 billion in US weapons for the defense of Taiwan and promote Taipei’s membership in
EU country’s government defeated in election
A coalition led by Moderate Party head Ulf Kristersson has narrowly won a majority in the Swedish parliament A four-party opposition coalition led by the Moderate Party’s Ulf Kristersson has officially won the general election
Poland passes reparations bill
The request of $1.3 trillion from Germany is based on flawed research, critics say The lower house of Poland’s parliament voted on Wednesday to demand $1.3 trillion in reparations from Germany for damages incurred during
Kosovo says it will seek EU membership
Serbia’s breakaway province of intends to apply by year’s end, seeking candidacy perks Kosovo will submit an official application for EU membership by the end of 2022, in order to gain access to the benefits
US Jewish orgs clash over teaching ‘white privilege’
The Zionist Organization of America has called for the firing of the Anti-Defamation League’s CEO The conservative Jewish advocacy group Zionist Organization of America has demanded that its liberal Jewish counterpart, the Anti-Defamation League, fire