Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s camp has lost control of both chambers of the country’s parliament The ruling coalition of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has lost control of the upper house of the National Diet, making it a minority in both chambers of the country’s parliament. It is the first time since 1994 for Japan’s…
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Graham threatens Putin: US war hawk escalates rhetoric in alignment with military lobby
Lindsey Graham has claimed that Trump will put a “whooping” on the Russian president US President Donald Trump will “whoop” his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and punish countries importing Russian oil, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has stated. In an interview with Fox on Sunday, Graham suggested that China, India and Brazil could face 100% tariffs…
‘We’re at the Base of a Mountain of Cancer Deaths’: Dr. Trozzi’s Chilling mRNA Warning (Video)
On the evening of July 14, 2025, in what could easily have been mistaken for a 1970s blues bar in Pembroke, Ontario, a crowd gathered to hear a doctor speak the kind of truth that has become all too rare in Canadian medicine. Dr. Mark Trozzi, a veteran ER physician with over 25 years of…
Zelensky announces date of next Russia-Ukraine talks
The third round of direct negotiations between Moscow and Kiev is planned for Wednesday, the Ukrainian leader said The next round of direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine will take place in Türkiye on Wednesday, Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky announced in a video statement on Telegram on Monday. Moscow and Kiev have already held two…
US Treasury chief calls for review of Fed for ‘many mistakes’ (VIDEO)
Scott Bessent said the central bank was wrong to criticize President Donald Trump’s tariff policy US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called for a review of the Federal Reserve, questioning whether the central bank has fulfilled its mission in light of the “many mistakes” he claims it has made. While Bessent did not specify which…
A new nuclear age is coming, but this time it’s different
The West fears nuclear equality – because it fears losing control The question of nuclear proliferation is no longer hypothetical. It is happening. The only uncertainty now is how quickly it will proceed. In the not-too-distant future, we may see 15 nuclear powers instead of today’s nine. Yet there is little reason to believe this…
Christian Accused of Blasphemy in Retaliation for Row, Lawyer Says
Badshahi Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan. (Romero Maia, Creative Commons) LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Police in Pakistan on Saturday (July 19) arrested and charged a 60-year-old Catholic with blasphemy after he accused a Muslim shopkeeper of overcharging, sources said. Amir Peter of Nishat Colony in Lahore, capital of Punjab Province, was charged under Section…
Kremlin comments on possible Putin-Trump meeting in Beijing
It would be reasonable to discuss potential talks should the US president come to the Chinese capital, Dmitry Peskov has said Russia is ready to discuss holding talks between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump should the latter attend commemorative events in Beijing in September, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Monday. The Chinese capital…
Ex-Ukrainian police chief found dead in Spain – media
Igor Grushevsky, who had worked on an organized crime task force, died in the same apartment complex as a Russian defector killed last year A man who was found dead in Spain in June from an apparent drowning has been identified as a former Ukraine police chief who once served on an organized crime task…
Von der Leyen’s Budget Proposal Sparks Outrage Across EU — Here’s Why
‘As long as I am Prime Minister, I will not vote for this [the EU budget proposal], because it would be like putting our country under the guillotine,’ Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stressed firmly during an interview with Ultrahang last week. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented Brussels’ proposal for the common…
Israeli ambassador to leave Russia early – media
Simona Halperin has been appointed deputy director-general for Europe at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Israeli Ambassador to Russia Simona Halperin will leave her post early due to a new appointment, Russian media reported on Monday, citing embassy representatives. Her stay is expected to end this autumn. In a statement on X earlier on…
X blasts French criminal probe as ‘politically motivated’
The social network has denied claims of algorithm manipulation and described the probe as an attack on free speech Social media network X has accused the French authorities of a “politically motivated criminal investigation,” over a probe launched against the platform for alleged algorithm manipulation and “fraudulent data extraction.” X’s Global Government Affairs team said…
The quiet Asian engagement everyone should be watching
China and India are cautiously dancing their way back to cooperation despite persisting difficulties In mid-July, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar visited China for the first time in nearly six years, underlining a tentative yet important reset in relations between Asia’s two major powers. Jaishankar met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Foreign Minister Wang Yi,…
Star Russian conductor’s concert in Italy canceled
This comes after pressure on the local authorities from Brussels and Ukraine supporters to scrap Valery Gergiev’s performance A concert in Italy by renowned Russian conductor Valery Gergiev has been canceled following pressure from Brussels and supporters of Ukraine, ANSA news agency reports, citing the organizers. Gergiev, one of Russia’s most acclaimed musicians, was set…
New Retarded German Speech Prosecution Just Dropped
This woman is named Ramona Storm. She’s an AfD representative in the Bavarian state parliament, and that makes her an extremely evil and dangerous woman. Like everyone else affiliated with the AfD, Storm may at any moment erupt in a spontaneous fascism. Too many such spontaneous fascisms will destroy Our Democracy and reconstitute the Third…
China posts over 5% growth despite trade war
Beijing has been grappling with tensions with both the US and EU China’s economy grew by 5.3% in the first six months of this year compared to the same period of last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The expansion comes despite persistent external pressures, particularly escalating trade tensions with the EU…
Hungarian Gold Reserves Audited by Parliament
The Hungarian government’s gold reserves have been audited by members of the Committee on Security and Defence in the Hungarian National Assembly, Committee Chairman Lajos Kósa has informed the public during an appearance on the Hungarian public television M1. The 94.7 metric tonnes of precious metal is being safely guarded in a Hungarian National Bank…
China is SO MUCH WORSE Than You Imagine
Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below. More than 200 children have gotten lead poisoning at a Chinese kindergarten. The local government is blaming the food, but could it be something even worse? Our Darkest Episode Ever. (Before This One) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWyPQguK0R0 Get the free China Uncensored weekly newsletter: https://chinauncensored.substack.com Want to…
Hackers exploit Microsoft flaw to launch global attack – media
Any government agency or corporation using SharePoint Server is reportedly at risk Hackers have exploited a major security flaw in Microsoft’s SharePoint software to breach document-sharing systems used by government agencies and businesses worldwide, the Washington Post reported Monday, citing state officials and private researchers. The attack, which unfolded over the past several days, targeted…
EU prepared to ‘stomach’ uneven deal with Trump – Bloomberg
Brussels could accept unfavorable terms to avoid a 30% tariff spike, the outlet has said EU officials are ready to “stomach” an unbalanced tariff agreement favoring the US in order to resolve the standoff between the two sides before a deadline set by President Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the…
German opposition slams Ukraine aid
“Nobody” understands why Berlin is funding weapons for Kiev while domestic needs go unmet, AfD co-chair Alice Weidel said Frustration is growing in Germany over increased aid to Ukraine while domestic spending lags, co-chair of opposition party Alternative for Germany (AfD) Alice Weidel has said. Berlin has been one of Kiev’s largest military backers since…
Nineteen killed as Bangladesh Air Force plane crashes into school (VIDEO)
An F-7 military training jet slammed into a Dhaka school shortly after taking off At least 19 people have been killed and more than 50 injured after a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) aircraft crashed into a school campus in Dhaka, media outlets reported on Monday. The F-7 BGI training jet crashed on Monday at around…
Former South African leader criticized for supporting Morocco in regional dispute
Jacob Zuma’s “reckless and provocative” act violates international diplomatic norms, the ANC has stated The secretary-general of the African National Congress (ANC), Fikile Mbalula, has branded Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma a “sellout” for his support of Morocco, stating that the party is not surprised by Zuma’s actions. The Western Sahara, a sparsely…
Kremlin responds to possible lawsuit from Azerbaijan over deadly air crash
Baku has the right to pursue litigation over the 2024 disaster, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Azerbaijan is entitled to file a lawsuit against Russia over a deadly 2024 air crash, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday, following remarks by President Ilham Aliyev suggesting legal action is being considered. Aliyev said last week that…
Trump posts AI video of Obama being arrested
The US president has endorsed conducting a criminal investigation into the former Democratic leader over the Russiagate hoax US President Donald Trump has posted an AI-generated video depicting former President Barack Obama being arrested and jailed. The post comes amid allegations that Obama and his senior officials had intentionally fabricated the Trump-Russia collusion narrative. Last…
Kenya charges ‘People’s Watchman’ over deadly protests
Boniface Mwangi was detained on Saturday for allegedly facilitating terrorist acts and unlawfully possessing ammunition Kenya has charged rights activist Boniface Mwangi with illegal possession of ammunition over his alleged role in last month’s deadly protests, amid a crackdown on anti-government rallies in the East African country. Mwangi, who calls himself ‘The People’s Watchman’, was…
Russia, China, and Iran to hold nuclear talks – Tehran
The three countries have already had “good consultations” on the UN sanctions snapback, the Foreign Ministry has said Russia, China, and Iran will hold talks on Tuesday to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program, Esmaeil Baghaei, a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, has announced. He noted that a separate round of talks with European nations is…
Beijing slams EU for including Chinese firms in Russia sanctions
Brussels has targeted two Chinese banks and several companies for allegedly enabling evasion of Ukraine-related restrictions The EU’s decision to include Chinese companies and financial institutions in the latest round of sanctions against Russia is baseless, China’s Ministry of Commerce has said, stressing that Beijing will protect the targeted companies. On Friday, Brussels blacklisted two…
Authorities Catch Cyberattacker Behind Months-Long Assault on Hungarian Press
Hungarian police have identified and apprehended a man from Budapest who allegedly orchestrated a series of digital attacks that disabled numerous news portals in Hungary and targeted an international press organization based in Austria. The man operated under the alias ‘Hano’ and was tracked down by the National Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime Division, the police…
Ukrainian agent snatched in Russia – FSB (VIDEO)
The suspect was allegedly passing intelligence on Russian troops in Ryazan Region and a local military facility to the Kiev regime Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced the detention of a Ukrainian intelligence recruit accused of spying in the western Ryazan Region. In a statement on Monday, the agency said the man, a Moldovan…
India to use AI and drones to combat crimes against women – Home Ministry
Seven railway stations in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and others, will soon be equipped with artificial intelligence-based systems New Delhi proposes to use artificial intelligence-based facial recognition systems, smart lighting systems, and drones to monitor high-risk areas to curb crime against women in the country, the Home Ministry told the Supreme Court on Monday….
Ukraine likely underreporting military deaths – Le Monde
The Zelensky government was previously accused in the Western press of minimizing casualty figures to safeguard aid Ukraine’s official military casualty figures in the conflict with Russia may be vastly understated, according to a report published by the French newspaper Le Monde on Monday. Neither Kiev nor Moscow publishes regular updates on military deaths, and…
Antemurale Myths Collide: Ukraine, Hungary, and the EU’s Civilizational Mistake
‘You are fighting not only for your freedom, your democracy and your future, but for ours too. You are fighting for Europe!’ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated firmly on 14 November 2023 speaking before the Verkhovna Rada in Ukraine. Her words met with thunderous applause—what else, since it is perfectly aligned with…
Russia sanctions have ‘completely backfired’ – ex-EU commissioner
The bloc’s attempt to “ruin” Russia is a “life-threatening idea,” Gunter Verheugen has said The EU’s sanctions aimed at crippling Russia’s economy and isolating it politically have backfired, instead harming their architects, former European Commission Vice President Gunter Verheugen has said. Western governments have imposed an unprecedented slew of sanctions on Moscow since the…
Russian media shows ‘largest drone assembly plant in the world’ (VIDEO)
Built from scratch, the Alabuga plant produces thousands of Geran kamikaze UAVs, Zvezda reports Russian TV channel Zvezda has offered a rare peek into what it describes as the “largest drone assembly plant in the world” in the central part of the country, which produces thousands of drones to be used in the Ukraine conflict….
Russian training warship arrives in African state
A Baltic Fleet vessel with 200 cadets has begun an Africa-Asia voyage with a stop in Equatorial Guinea Russian naval training ship the Smolny has docked in Equatorial Guinea for its second official visit, the African Initiative news agency reported on Sunday. The vessel, part of Russia’s Baltic Fleet, was received in the capital Malabo…
DR Congo and rebels pledge to sign peace deal
Both sides have agreed to uphold their commitment to a permanent ceasefire during Qatar-hosted talks The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 rebel group have pledged to sign a peace agreement by August 18, after months of talks mediated by Qatar to end decades of escalating violence in the Central African…
Russian MOD confirms hypersonic strikes on Ukraine’s defense industrial base
The attack, which involved Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, also hit military airfields, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said Russian forces have carried out a coordinated overnight strike on Ukraine’s military-industrial complex and airfield infrastructure, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said. In a statement on Monday, the ministry reported that a group strike used long-range…
Air superiority at stake: Why India must consider the Su-57 now
As China ramps up its air power, India is eyeing Russia’s most advanced warplane while racing to develop its own fifth-generation jet The British F-35B fighter jet which made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram in the southern Indian state of Kerala nearly four weeks ago and has been stranded since then is finally being repaired…
Ukrainian anti-corruption investigators raided by security officials
Vladimir Zelensky is reportedly cracking down on opponents and figures previously supported by Western funding Investigators from Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) have been subjected to raids by security officials, allegedly without court warrants, the agency said on Monday. NABU, which is tasked with investigating top-level corruption, reported the incident as tensions allegedly grow between…
Hungarian Animation and Documentary Renaissance Backed by National Film Institute
The National Film Institute (NFI) has announced a new round of funding for a rich and varied lineup of Hungarian film projects, including the continuation of the globally acclaimed Hungarian Folk Tales animated series. The announcement, delivered Friday by the Mayor’s Office, outlines NFI’s commitment to both preserving cultural heritage and promoting bold new narratives…
EU sanctions on Indian refinery ‘unjustified and illegal’ – Rosneft
The Russian oil major says the measures threaten the South Asian nation’s energy security and will negatively impact its economy Rosneft has denounced the EU’s decision to impose sanctions on India’s second largest refinery, calling it “unjustified and illegal.” On Friday, the bloc announced sanctions on the Vadinar refinery, which is owned by Nayara Energy,…
Budapest Among World’s Top 50 Innovative Cities in Bloomberg Mayors Challenge
Budapest has been selected among the top 50 most innovative cities worldwide in the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, the Mayor’s Office announced on Friday. Chosen from over 630 applicants, the Hungarian capital is now eligible for a 50,000 dollar grant to develop and test its proposed initiative, which addresses food waste through a municipally…
Florida Betrayed: CAIR’s ‘Muslim Heritage Month’ Resolution Passes with GOP Support (Video)
Florida, long considered a stronghold of conservative values and American patriotism, has officially bowed to the strategic Islamization of its institutions. In a disgraceful bipartisan capitulation, both chambers of the Florida Legislature have adopted resolutions declaring May 2025 as “Muslim-American Heritage Month.” What’s being hailed as “historic” by far-left Islamic leaders is, in fact, a…
UK to push ‘50-day drive’ to arm Ukraine – media
Moscow has accused Britain and the EU of impeding efforts to settle the conflict UK Defense Secretary John Healey is set to urge Ukraine’s backers to launch a “50-day drive” to arm Kiev, local media have reported. The plan follows US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose secondary sanctions on Russia’s trading partners within 50…
Netanyahu’s corruption trial delayed over ‘food poisoning’
The Israeli prime minister’s next hearing is not expected before September due to court recess Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will miss scheduled corruption hearings this week after being diagnosed with food poisoning, his office said on Sunday. The trial began in 2020 and involves charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust over allegations…
Russians spending millions on Labubus – TASS
Sales of the plush toys have reached $17.6 million this year, e-commerce giant Wildberries has reported Russians have spent more than 1.5 billion rubles ($17.6 million) on Labubu toys this year, according to data from e-commerce platform Wildberries & Russ, cited by TASS. Created by Hong Kong designer Kasing Lung for his book ‘The Monsters’,…
Kiev hit by missiles and drones in reported retaliatory strike (VIDEOS)
The alleged attacks came after days of attempted Ukrainian drone raids targeting Moscow Ukrainian officials have claimed that Moscow launched multiple waves of missile and drone strikes on Kiev overnight. The Russian Ministry of Defense has yet to comment. The first strikes were reported shortly after midnight, with Mayor Vitaly Klitschko urging residents to seek…
Five Israeli soldiers kill themselves in two weeks
Army officials link spike in suicides to combat trauma from Israel’s ongoing “war on seven fronts” At least five Israeli soldiers have taken their own lives over the past two weeks, including both conscripts and reservists recently discharged after extended combat deployments in Gaza and other active conflict zones. Suicides within the IDF ranks have…
Ukrainian drones target Moscow and other Russian regions
Multiple hostile UAVs were intercepted over the Rostov and Moscow regions overnight, according to officials Russia’s air defenses destroyed dozens of incoming Ukrainian drones across multiple regions on Sunday night and early Monday morning, as Kiev continues to intensify UAV raids deep into Russian territory. At least nine drones headed toward the Russian capital were…
Tulsi Gabbard teases more details of ‘Obama coup plot’
The US intel chief has vowed to hold those behind the “treasonous” Russiagate conspiracy accountable Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has accused former President Barack Obama and senior members of his administration of orchestrating a “treasonous conspiracy” to delegitimize Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory, and has promised to release additional information about the alleged…