Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the new restrictions to the 2021 unrest in Havana The US has placed visa restrictions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, accusing Havana of human rights violations. Cuban Defense Minister Alvaro Lopez Miera and Interior Minister Lazaro Alberto Alvarez Casas have also been blacklisted. In a statement on X on…
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How the Trump shooting changed America
Donald Trump raising his fist, spitting out the words “Fight! Fight! Fight!” as blood streams down his face from a bullet wound in his ear — it is the sort of image that used to be called iconic back before that word degenerated into a synonym for famous. The attempted assassination of Trump in Butler,…
Ireland’s rising racism
There’s a sentimental old Irish song which begins: “If you’re Irish, come into the parlour, There’s a welcome there for you; If your name is Timothy or Pat, As long as you come from Ireland There’s a welcome on the mat…” Despite this toe-curling stuff, the Irish aren’t a particularly sentimental bunch. A lifetime of…
The invasion of the phone snatchers
How could it happen here, in one of London’s most coveted neighbourhoods and just a few steps from Harrods? A young father, only 24, stabbed to death for the watch on his wrist. The truth, of course, is that it could easily happen here, that Blue Stevens’ shocking murder on Wednesday night is just the…
California Leftists Violently Clash with Feds as ICE Raids Pot Farm Allegedly Using Child Labor
Federal authorities clashed with violent leftist protesters on Thursday as ICE raided a pot farm north of Los Angeles employing illegal immigrants, who allegedly included ten children, eight of whom were unaccompanied. ICE raids pot farms… 500 protesters clash with them Agents descended on Glass House Farms in Camarillo, CA, which is a state-licensed cannabis…
Kiev needs ceasefire by the end of 2025 – Ukrainian spy chief
Brokering a truce will be difficult but realistic, Kirill Budanov said A ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine must be reached by the end of the year, the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, Kirill Budanov, said in an interview with Bloomberg published on Friday. He made his remarks as Ukrainian troops have been steadily losing ground…
Putin inks new policy to fight Russian language discrimination
Russia will oppose any attempt to target its national tongue abroad, the document says Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new language policy doctrine aimed at supporting the use of the national language, both in Russia and abroad. The change was necessary as Moscow continues to fight “attempts to restrict the use of the…
Iran sets terms for resuming nuclear talks
A return to diplomacy requires US guarantees after strikes on the country’s nuclear sites, the Islamic Republic’s FM has said Iran has signaled it is open to resuming dialogue with the US, but only under strict conditions, following Israeli and American strikes on its nuclear facilities, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. The sixth…
Assassinated Ukrainian officer ran secret ‘gray units’ – NYT (VIDEO)
Ukraine’s Security Service has confirmed that Colonel Ivan Voronich was recently gunned down in Kiev A senior Ukrainian intelligence officer was shot dead in Kiev on Thursday. According to the New York Times, the man was formerly part of a CIA-linked special ops unit, and more recently ran “gray zone” operations in the Ukraine conflict….
Dmitry Trenin: Why the next world order will be armed with nukes
How the West’s recklessness is testing Moscow’s nuclear patience A multipolar world is, by its nature, a nuclear one. Its conflicts are increasingly shaped by the presence of nuclear weapons. Some of these wars, such as the conflict in Ukraine, are fought indirectly. Others, as in South Asia, unfold in more direct forms. In the…
Relations with US will never be the same – von der Leyen
Washington and Brussels have been fighting over a tariff increase since February Relations with the US may never return to what they used to be, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said, citing tensions with Washington over increased tariffs on European goods. US President Donald Trump introduced 20% tariffs on European imports in…
Fulani Herdsmen Kill, Kidnap Christians in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Stephen Alhassan, chased down and executed by Fulani assailants in Kajuru County, Kaduna state, Nigeria on June 6, 2025. (Alhaji Ishaya Onussim) ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen attacked two villages in Kaduna state, Nigeria on Monday (July 7), killing two Christians and wounding three others, after terrorizing villagers in another area…
Taking BACK US Farmland From China
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EU could fine Meta $22 million per day – Reuters
Facebook’s parent firm has reportedly refused to make further changes to its controversial pay-or-consent model Facebook’s parent company, Meta, is facing fresh EU antitrust charges and multi-million daily fines after reportedly refusing to further amend its controversial pay-or-consent model, according to Reuters. Meta’s model, which was introduced in the EU in November of 2023, requires…
Western European leaders dragging continent toward war with Russia – Lavrov
Politicians in the EU and UK have “forgotten” the lessons of history, Russia’s top diplomat stressed Western European leaders have forgotten the lessons of history and are once again steering the continent toward direct military confrontation with Russia, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned. During a press conference following ASEAN events on Friday, he pointed…
US State Department to begin mass layoffs within days – media
Nearly 2,000 jobs in the executive branch dealing with foreign policy are reportedly on the chopping block The US State Department will start mass layoffs in the coming days, as the administration of President Donald Trump aims to slash the size of government, multiple media outlets have reported. The contract termination notices will start being…
Dozens of Ukrainian drones and vehicles destroyed – MOD (VIDEO)
Russian UAVs have proven to be a “serious threat” to Ukraine’s forces, the ministry said Footage released by the Defense Ministry on Friday shows Russian forces destroying multiple Ukrainian targets. The compilation showcases strikes on enemy vehicles, equipment, and personnel across several frontline areas. In a caption accompanying the video, the ministry described Russia’s unmanned…
Two Broken Promises of Peace
Two presidents who both made history in one way or another. Two presidents who both campaigned on the promise of long-sought peace. Both tried to achieve peace to the best of their ability. Yet it increasingly seems that they have both ultimately failed. Those familiar with the history of the Russo–Ukraine war have probably already…
Poland insists Ukraine recognize WW2 genocide
The “wound” in relations between Warsaw and Kiev will not heal until “cleansed,” Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz has said Kiev must officially recognize the crimes committed by Ukrainian ultra-nationalists and Nazi collaborators against Poles during the Second World War as genocide, Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz has said. The issue will continue to plague relations…
Friedrich Merz is the Most Incompetent Chancellor the Federal Republic Has Ever Seen
You need to know that Germany is presently governed by a completely incompetent moron named Friedrich Merz. He is the least capable Chancellor the Federal Republic has had since her founding in 1949. His spirit animal is the pigeon. During the election, it was common to hear anxiety about Merz’s (former) ties to the multinational…
Apartment block destroyed by Ukrainian airstrike – Russian governor
A five-story residential building has been hit by Ukrainian forces, Kherson Region’s head, Vladimir Saldo, said A five-story residential building collapsed after being hit in a Ukrainian air strike, the governor of Russia’s Kherson Region, Vladimir Saldo, said. Ukraine’s forces are attacking the area with drones to prevent rescue teams from helping people trapped under…
Sanction first, ally later: India learns the cost of trusting the US
Facing the risk of trade weaponization, New Delhi must defend its economic choices through diplomacy, diversification, and strategic resilience India stands at a challenging crossroads. A proposed US Senate bill threatening a 500% tariff on countries importing Russian oil has cast a long shadow over India’s energy security. With nearly half of its oil now…
Enhancing Battlefield Mobility: The Introduction of the Leopard 2 Leguan in Hungary
The inaugural Veteran Infantrymen Meeting offered comrades, their families, and members of the press a valuable opportunity to observe the modern military capabilities of the Hungarian Defence Forces. Hosted by the MH 1 György Klapka Infantry Brigade on 4 July in Tata, the event showcased not only the renowned and respected PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer…
Kremlin accuses European nations of confrontational stance
Plans by some nations to put troops in Ukraine are evidence of a militaristic approach, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Western Europe has refused to consider dialogue with Russia and is instead pursuing militaristic policies by planning to send troops to Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Peskov stated…
Russia closes EU state’s consulate in border region
Moscow is closing the Polish consulate in Kaliningrad after Warsaw forced out the Russian mission in Krakow Russia has ordered the closure of Poland’s consulate in the exclave of Kaliningrad, citing “hostile actions” by Warsaw, as relations between the two countries continue to unravel over the Ukraine conflict. The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday…
Europe is losing – JPMorgan CEO
The region’s economic competitiveness is dwindling, Jamie Dimon has warned Western Europe is “losing” the economic competition with its main rivals, China and the US, and is struggling with a shortage of globally competitive companies, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has said. Since 2022, when the EU imposed sweeping sanctions on Russian energy over the…
Another NATO member pulls out of landmine treaty
The move will allow Finland to reintroduce anti-personnel mines into its weaponry stockpile as soon as January Finland has formally withdrawn from an international treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel landmines (APLs), the country’s Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday. It said the United Nations has been notified of the decision, which will enable the…
Tehran invites Moscow to help rebuild in wake of Israeli-US airstrikes
Russia could assist in restoring civilian infrastructure hit during the June attacks, the Iranian ambassador has said Iranian authorities believe Russia could help rebuild infrastructure damaged by recent Israeli and US airstrikes, Tehran’s ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said on Thursday. He cited a strategic partnership agreement between the two nations signed in January. The…
New Night Ticket Offers Cheaper Access to Sziget’s After-Hours Lineup
Sziget Festival organizers announced a brand-new ticket option for 2025: a discounted night pass offering entry to late-night programmes across multiple venues, including several new electronic music stages. The announcement was made on Thursday. The Night Ticket by Revolut is priced at 21,900 forints—about 35 per cent cheaper than a standard daily ticket—allowing guests to…
Israel believes Iran could retrieve enriched uranium from site bombed by US – AP
Reaching the nuclear fuel at the Isfahan facility would not be easy for Tehran, however, an unnamed official has told the agency Israel believes that US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites last month did not destroy enriched uranium stockpiles at one of the facilities, meaning Tehran could be able to retrieve the nuclear fuel, the…
Kremlin explains media restrictions
A nation enduring informational attacks needs to fight back, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has argued Some press restrictions are appropriate during wartime, but recent changes in the Russian media environment cannot be reduced solely to military censorship, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, Moscow has introduced legal…
Moscow responds to Merz’ ultimatum
The German chancellor earlier demanded that Russia pay €500 billion for Ukraine’s reconstruction Moscow has pushed back against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s demand that Russia fund Ukraine’s reconstruction, indicating that Berlin could owe Russia a significant amount for the Soviet Union’s efforts to rebuild Europe after World War II. On Thursday, speaking at the Ukraine…
UN agency slams Israel over ‘inhumane’ plan
West Jerusalem has proposed a sealed “humanitarian city” in Rafah to house Palestinians under military control Israel’s plan to concentrate Gaza’s entire population into a sealed, military-controlled “humanitarian city” is “inhumane,” the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has said, warning it would constitute forced displacement on a massive scale. The scheme was unveiled by…
Not wanted here: Why Africa is turning away from US military might
For Africa, the retreat of a long-standing security partner opens a strategic vacuum to be filled by other global actors A shift appears to be underway in US-Africa relations, judging by the remarks of Vice President J.D. Vance and AFRICOM Commander General Michael Langley. Speaking to new US naval graduates on May 23, Vance talked…
Fyodor Lukyanov: BRICS is evolving into a post-Western world order
Rio showed that the bloc isn’t in crisis – it’s in transition The idea of a multipolar world has long been used in two distinct contexts. One is when global hegemony is solid and unchallenged, as it was for the decade and a half following the Cold War. In that case, ‘multipolarity’ serves as little more…
India to manufacture rare earth magnets locally due to Chinese supply cut – media
New Delhi is introducing a $156 million-subsidy to assist domestic producers of the crucial component for the high-technology industry India is looking to manufacture rare earth magnets. A $156 million subsidy scheme has been introduced to domestic producers, the website Moneycontrol said on Friday. The South Asian nation possesses the world’s third-largest reserves of rare…
Ukrainian Armed Forces Denies Killing Transcarpathian Hungarian Man
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have rejected accusations that members of the Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCC)—conscription officers—killed a Transcarpathian Hungarian man during forced conscription. ‘We categorically reject any assumptions regarding forced mobilization, cruel treatment, or human rights violations,’ the Command of the Land Forces stated on Thursday. On Wednesday evening, Hungarian outlet…
Viral promo invites Americans to vacation in Afghanistan
The video features a blend of dark comedy, views of the Afghan countryside, and military visuals A bizarre promotional video targeting American tourists and inviting them to travel to Afghanistan has been released by a local tour operator. The 50‑second clip opens with a mock hostage scenario before shifting to scenic lakes, rugged mountains, rifles,…
Viktor Orbán: ‘If we accept Ukraine, we accept the war too’
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, speaking on public Kossuth Radio’s Good Morning, Hungary programme, issued stark criticism of Ukraine’s EU candidacy and war conduct, warning that Hungary will not support the admission of a country where a Hungarian citizen is beaten to death during forced military conscription. Orbán was referring to the recent death of…
‘Bombmakers’ for Ukraine busted in Russia – FSB (VIDEO)
Agents of a “terrorist organization” working for Kiev were arrested in the border Bryansk Region, the security agency has reported Two Russian residents have been arrested for allegedly conducting covert missions on behalf of Ukraine’s intelligence services, including assembling improvised explosive devices from components delivered by drone, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday….
NATO countries will pay full price for American weapons – Trump
Some of the arms could later be handed over to Ukraine, the US president has indicated America’s NATO partners will pay full price for US-made arms, US President Donald Trump has said, signaling that some of the weapons could go to Ukraine. The US president has been pressuring Europe’s NATO members to take responsibility for…
Merz pressuring Trump for more Patriot missiles for Kiev
Germany is ready to buy US-made air defense systems for Ukraine, its chancellor has claimed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged US President Donald Trump to join the EU in its drive to supply weapons to Ukraine, including more missile defense systems. Trump has been critical of providing aid without reciprocal benefits, and his administration…
Trump’s African outreach is a facade – Liberian activist
Emmanuel Gonquoi has accused the US of repackaging colonial-era policies under the guise of economic partnership US President Donald Trump is more interested in exploiting Africa’s resources than building genuine partnerships with the continent, Liberian civil rights activist Emmanuel Gonquoi has said. Speaking to RT following Trump’s meeting on Wednesday with African leaders at the…
Balázs Orbán: The Liberal Elite Rescued Von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a forceful speech on Thursday promising long-term EU support for Ukraine, both militarily and financially. Speaking at a reconstruction conference, she pledged continued solidarity with Kyiv, while unveiling new financing tools to boost Ukraine’s defence industry and rebuild its economy. Her remarks sparked a sharp reaction from…
EU ‘has no money except for war’ – Hungarian official
Brussels is reportedly considering sending an additional €100 billion to Ukraine The EU is placing Ukraine’s military needs above the priorities of the bloc’s member states, Hungarian government adviser Balazs Orban has said. He accused EU leaders of always finding money for “war” but not other causes. Leaders of EU nations are considering the creation…
Audi Begins Production of Third-Generation Q3 in Hungary, Eyes Growing Global Demand
In a ceremony also attended by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Audi Hungaria Ltd officially launched production of the third-generation Audi Q3 compact SUV at its Győr plant on Thursday. The event marked a new chapter for the factory, which has been assembling premium Audi models for 25 years. Michael Breme, Chairman of the Board of…
Trump teases ‘major statement’ on Russia
The US president has reiterated that he is “disappointed” with Moscow US President Donald Trump has said he is planning to make a “major statement” regarding Russia and the settlement of the Ukraine conflict in the coming days. The announcement comes after Trump criticized his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin earlier this week, accusing him of…
Trump touts US arms to African leaders
The president claimed recent strikes in Iran were evidence of the reliability of American-made weapons US President Donald Trump has urged African leaders to increase defense spending and buy more American weapons, claiming they are “the best military equipment anywhere in the world by far.” Trump made the pitch as he hosted the presidents of…
India hits back at US over Trump tariffs – WTO
American ‘safeguard measures’ would affect $7.6 billion worth of Indian exports, New Delhi has said India has proposed higher and revised retaliatory tariffs against the US under World Trade Organization (WTO) regulations, according to a notification issued by the organization to members on Wednesday. The tariffs, proposed even as the two countries negotiate a new…
The Challenge of Being a Christian in Sudan
Very few may be aware of the Christian persecution in Nigeria, which has stretched on for decades—but how many are conscious of the massacres of our Christian brethren in Sudan? Indeed, daily life for Christians in Sudan, specifically for Catholics, has been beyond hellish ever since Omar al-Bashir took power in 1989. His 30-year rule…
UK and France unveil new nuclear weapons pact
Moscow has denounced the deepened military cooperation as yet another sign of NATO’s anti-Russia policy Britain and France have unveiled a new agreement to coordinate their nuclear arsenals more closely, citing what they see as heightened “threats” to security in Europe. Moscow has called the move part of NATO’s overtly anti-Russian policy, warning it would…