An official from Addis Ababa’s office overseeing the project has said that the facility was built “without any foreign aid” Ethiopia has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims that Washington funded a multibillion-dollar hydropower dam that the East African country has built on the Blue Nile, calling the statement false and “destructive.” Trump repeatedly said…
After the smoke clears in Ukraine, what kind of relations will emerge between Brussels, the member states of the European Union, and the war-torn country? How will the war in Ukraine be settled, and what will the country look like afterwards? These were the central questions panellists sought to answer in a thoughtful discussion at…
New Delhi has secured duty-free access for about 99% of Indian exports to Britain, according to its commerce minister India and the UK signed a multibillion-dollar free trade agreement (FTA) in London on Thursday, at a meeting of prime ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer. Modi called the signing a “milestone moment,” while Starmer described…
Brussels is prepared to impose 15% duties unless trade talks with Washington yield a deal by August The European Union member states have drawn up a list of US goods worth €93 billion ($109 billion) that could face 15% import tariffs unless a compromise is reached with Washington by August, according to media reports. The…
International music icons Guns N’ Roses, Lionel Richie, and Jennifer Lopez brought more than just hits to Budapest last week; they delivered a significant bump in the city’s tourism, with visitor numbers rising by 10 per cent compared to the previous week. According to Visit Hungary, the surge was especially visible among domestic travellers. On…
At least 12 people have been killed as military forces clash near a contested border site Thailand and Cambodia have exchanged strikes in a flare-up of violence over a disputed border area. At least a dozen people are reported to have been killed since clashes erupted on Thursday. Troops from both sides exchanged fire near…
George Maximov says the mission respects the continent’s people and only operates where it is invited The Russian Orthodox Church has never been a church of colonizers, and its growing mission in Africa should not be associated with colonial ideology, George Maximov, a priest and chairman of the Missionary Department of the Patriarchal Exarchate of…
A new bill was passed by the Ukrainian parliament and signed into law by President Zelesnkyy on Tuesday, 22 July, which, if enacted, would bring the formerly independent anti-corruption agencies National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP) under the purview of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. The chief prosecutor…
Nigeria’s health regulator has reported a spike in Lassa infections, with the fatality rate reaching nearly 19% Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) raised the alarm on Monday over a growing Lassa fever outbreak in the country, confirming at least 800 infections and 151 deaths in the first half of 2025. According to the agency’s…
State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has called for unity to achieve military goals in the Ukraine conflict Russia cannot allow defeat in the Ukraine conflict as it would lead to the country’s “enslavement,” State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has said. Speaking on Wednesday, Volodin called for national unity to secure victory and said Russia must…
Men used to mark time by bells. Now it is found on a phone screen. In between, it was carried in one’s pocket or worn on the wrist. Over the past century, the visual cues of male identity—status, taste, aspiration—have narrowed. Once communicated through tailoring, ritual, and leisure possessions (horses, cigars, yachts), these signals have…
Tensions over a disputed border area have escalated into military clashes between the South Asian neighbors Thailand conducted an airstrike on a Cambodian military target on Thursday, according to a statement from the Thai army, amid renewed violence stemming from longstanding territorial disputes. The flare-up follows months of mounting tensions over a stretch of territory…
Hungary has regained a priceless historical manuscript stolen decades ago from Budapest, thanks to the cooperation of the New York District Attorney’s Office. The document, Nervus Opticus Sive Tractatus Theoricus, written in 1675 by Jesuit scholar Zacharia Traber, was ceremoniously handed over in New York on Wednesday to Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó. ‘This irreplaceable piece…
The new subject will promote patriotism, religion and family values Russian schools are set to introduce a new subject titled Spiritual and Moral Culture of Russia starting in September 2026. The course will target students in grades five through seven, and focus on themes such as patriotism, religion, family, and national traditions, according to an…
The 34th annual Bálványos Summer University and Student Camp, better known by its colloquial name Tusványos, is at full swing right now in Tusnádfürdő (Băile Tușnad), Transylvania, Romania. People gathered to hear another fascinating panel discussion on Wednesday, 23 July. This time, the featured speakers were Carlos Roa, a visiting fellow at the Danube Institute;…
The South Asian nation has 7.23 million tonnes of rare earth elements, Jitendra Singh has said India has about 7.23 million tonnes (MT) of rare earth elements, Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh told the lower house of the Indian parliament on Wednesday. Another 1.29 MT of rare earths are situated in…
The An-24 passenger aircraft was flying over Amur Region in the country’s Far East An An-24 twin turboprop passenger plane went missing during a trip over Amur Region on Thursday, the governor of the Far Eastern Russian region reported. According to Vasily Orlov, the aircraft was taking 43 passengers, including five children, from Blagoveshchensk to…
The leaders should meet only after a peace deal is finalized, Vladimir Medinsky says The leaders of Russia and Ukraine should meet only after a peace treaty is ready to be signed, top Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky told journalists after the two sides concluded the third round of negotiations in Istanbul on Wednesday. Defense Minister…
At least one civilian killed in a strike on Sochi, officials say Ukrainian drones targeted the Black Sea resort city of Sochi and the nearby Sirius educational hub in southern Russia early Thursday, local officials said. The UAVs struck Sochi, the site of the 2014 Winter Olympics, located east of Crimea. Debris from one drone fell…
Summary of today’s top items: 1. EU-China summit – The EU-China Summit should be starting imminently. The two sides have reportedly been able to agree on a joint statement on climate issues. In a nicely timed leak ahead of EU-China Summit, Bloomberg reported that the US and Eu may be getting to a deal for…
The plan reportedly involves a private contractor protecting a strategic route with Azerbaijan Armenia has quietly agreed to hand over a strategic part of its territory to the United States, the Spanish news outlet Periodista Digital has claimed. The small, landlocked country in the South Caucasus has a longstanding dispute with neighboring, oil-rich Azerbaijan, which…
A leaked claim about control of the Syunik corridor may or may not be true – but the conditions for it are rapidly falling into place A recent report from the Spanish outlet Periodista Digital made waves by claiming that Armenia may be preparing to hand over control of a strategic corridor in the Syunik province…
I have, to my surprise, become a devotee of women’s football. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not because they’re women that I’m surprised, but because it’s football: a game which hasn’t interested me much since 2008, when Manchester United won the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League, and I was only excited by that…
The Oxford English Dictionary defines terrorism as “the unofficial or unauthorised use of violence in the pursuit of political aims”. “Unofficial and unauthorised” is there to prevent every soldier on the planet from being hauled before a court of law for murder or grievous bodily harm. The Israeli Defence Force may massacre children and turn…
I first met Zohran Mamdani at the end of 2017. He had just turned 26, and I had just turned 28. We were about to embark on a journey together: a campaign for political office. But Mamdani wasn’t the candidate — I was. I had veered, unexpectedly, from a career in journalism to an attempt…
Rockers gathered in their masses in Birmingham the weekend of Ozzy Osbourne’s final gig, blinking in the bright sunlight like we’d just emerged from under our rock. I got headbanger’s neck from nodding to my fellow metal-heads as I exited New Street Station. My home city was transformed by a sea of Black Sabbath tees,…
Milan, Italy – At Milan’s Cesare Beccaria juvenile detention center, a stark and unsettling statistic is forcing national reflection: approximately 70% of detained minors are Muslim, according to Italian authorities. The majority are second-generation immigrants—born in Italy to foreign parents, yet deeply alienated from Italian society, culture, and values. This figure, confirmed by local officials…
The European Commission chief has urged “respect for the rule of law” following Kiev’s crackdown on anti-corruption agencies European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has requested explanations from Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky over the crackdown on the country’s anti-corruption agencies, which has sparked nationwide protests and international backlash. The agencies were seen as key conditions…
The Ukrainian leader is not “turning” to authoritarianism – it has always been his goal, and when he has it, he won’t let go When the US picks clients, vassals, and proxies, it needs men or women ready to trade in the interests, even the welfare and lives of their compatriots. Vladimir Zelensky is such…
Will the Prince of Darkness, who dreamed of light, find peace? In the spring of 2018, I was finishing high school. With graduation looming and the state exams around the corner, I found myself preoccupied with one thing: a long-awaited concert. At the last minute, I managed to get tickets to see Ozzy Osbourne perform…
A newly released declassified report spills the beans on the real scandal in the 2016 election, and it had nothing to do with Donald Trump – it had everything to do with Hillary Clinton. (Video Credit: The Washington Examiner) Deflection is the name of the political game The Democrats do this every single time –…
The decision follows President Donald Trump’s executive order from February on “keeping men out of women’s sports” The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has barred transgender women from competing in Olympic women’s sports on Monday, complying with an earlier order by President Donald Trump. The document does not mention the word “transgender” but refers…
A podcast dated July 22, 2025 featuring Sophie Hurwitz, a journalist “open to freelance assignments” presents a skewed narrative against the Canary Mission, a website dedicated to documenting individuals and organizations promoting anti-American, antisemitic, anti-Israel, and pro-terror advocacy, particularly on college campuses. Sophie Hurwitz’s Accusations Against Canary Mission Sophie Hurwitz accuses the organization of ‘doxing’…
All humanitarian agreements have been fulfilled, Vladimir Medinsky has said DETAILS TO FOLLOW Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: RT This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, https://www.rt.com and its author. This content is made available by use of the public RSS feed offered by the host…
Declassified documents suggest the former CIA director ignored internal objections to rush the release of flawed Russia analysis Former US President Barack Obama authorized the release of reports claiming Russian President Vladimir Putin backed Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, despite CIA warnings that the information was unreliable, according to a newly declassified report from the House…
From defense contracts to rare-earth minerals – how one Republican hawk made Ukraine a business, a cause, and a weapon He once called Donald Trump a “kook,” a “race-baiter,” and “unfit for office.” Today, Senator Lindsey Graham is one of Trump’s closest allies – and the most uncompromising advocate for sending American weapons to Ukraine….
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC’s market capitalization has surged amid booming AI demand The world’s largest chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), has become the first Asian company to reach market capitalization of $1 trillion, according to trading data. TSMC first reached the milestone on Friday and has maintained the valuation since. The surge, fueled by relentless…
Direct negotiations between Moscow and Kiev are underway in Istanbul A new round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks kicked off in Istanbul, Türkiye on Wednesday. The delegations are being hosted at the Ciragan Palace on the European shore of the Bosporus. The talks follow two rounds of direct negotiations held in Istanbul earlier this year. The…
What future awaits the member states of the European Union: an even more centralized decision-making structure with the European Commission controlling all powers at the helm of the EU, or a cooperation that respects and builds upon the sovereignty of member states? This question was at the heart of a thought-provoking and refreshing panel discussion…
Show Notes: On today’s show Andrew and Bill begin with comments from Xi Jinping and renewed emphasis on building more rational marketplaces across key sectors in tech and beyond. Topics include: The implication that not every province has to participate in new growth areas, cadres parsing conflicting guidance from Beijing, and efforts to stimulate a…
The country’s new government will have to face external and internal enemies, Donald Tusk has claimed Poland is experiencing deep political unease and external danger, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has claimed, likening the risks to “pre-war times,” and urging vigilance against foreign and domestic “threats.” Tusk made the remarks while presenting a new government formed…
Media, governments, and digital giants stay silent on elite child trafficking – even as the evidence piles up In an age where every celebrity meltdown or presidential tantrum is livestreamed, where partisan jabs flood timelines within seconds, and where outrage is algorithmically amplified to viral proportions, one might assume that the most heinous crimes –…
Marjorie Taylor Greene has urged Washington to stop backing the Ukrainian leader, accusing him of refusing peace and clinging to power US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has labeled Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky “a dictator” and called for his removal, citing mass anti-corruption protests across Ukraine and accusing him of blocking peace efforts. Her comments came…
Javed Masih comforts his daughter as he and his wife speak with legal aid group Christians’ True Spirit. (Christian Daily International-Morning Star News courtesy CTS) LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Relatives of a Muslim in Pakistan who raped a 14-year-old Christian girl are threatening her family to compel them to drop charges, sources…
Surging bills undercut President Donald Trump’s vow to ease pressure on American consumers, according to a report Booming demand from artificial intelligence (AI) has been driving up electricity costs in the US, the Financial Times has reported, citing the country’s largest grid operator (PJM). The surge is at odds with President Donald Trump’s pledge to…
Rampant graft remains one of Ukraine’s key problems, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Protests in Ukraine against Vladimir Zelensky’s crackdown on two anti-corruption agencies are an internal affair, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, adding that Kiev’s Western backers are right to be concerned about rampant graft in the country. On Tuesday, protesters rallied across…
The 34th annual Bálványos Summer University and Student Camp in Tusnádfürdő (Băile Tușnad), Transylvania, Romania featured a highly anticipated panel discussion between Balázs Orbán, Political Director for the Prime Minister of Hungary, Lord David Frost, the former chief Brexit negotiator for the United Kingdom, Philip Pilkington, senior researcher at the Hungarian Institute Of International Affairs,…
Investigators suspect that senior Baza staff members bribed law enforcement The editor-in-chief and a senior reporter with Baza, one of Russia’s top Telegram-based news outlets, have been charged with bribery, following a police raid on the outlet’s offices. Baza, which has more than 1.6 million subscribers on Telegram and ranks 15th in popularity among Russian…
A surge in domestic production has helped the country relegate the EU nation to sixth place Russia has overtaken Germany in beer production for the first time, pushing the EU country out of the top five global brewers, according to an industry report released on Tuesday. Russia’s beer output rose by around 9% in 2024,…
The rise in insolvencies is attributed to high borrowing costs and shrinking demand The Russian infrastructure construction sector is expected to see a wave of bankruptcies this year, according to CEO of National Projectstroy, one of Russia’s largest construction firms. Aleksey Krapivin, whose firm oversaw the construction of the Crimean Bridge as well as key…
Hungary continues to reject the European Union’s mandatory migrant quota system, aligning itself with a growing number of member states expressing frustration with Brussels’s top-down approach to immigration. Speaking on Hungarian public television Wednesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s chief advisor on internal security, György Bakondi, emphasized that most European governments no longer share the Commission’s…
