Sometime in 2016, I opened the door of my Brooklyn apartment to a woman dropping off her toddler to play with my toddler. “Aren’t you so ashamed to be Russian today?” the woman asked me, by way of a greeting. I’m not Russian, but at the time, I’d lived there on and off since the…
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Azerbaijan’s demolition of Aivazovsky monument is ‘unfriendly act’ – Moscow
The removal of the statue in Karabakh is a blow to cultural cooperation between the two nations, according to a Russian presidential envoy The dismantling of a monument to renowned Russian artist Ivan Aivazovsky in Karabakh, Azerbaijan, was a “demonstrative unfriendly act” toward Russia, a senior official in Moscow, Mikhail Shvydkoy, has said. The monument…
FBI was ‘weaponized’ in Obama-Clinton conspiracy to ‘stop Trump’ – top US senator
The newly declassified Russiagate document exposes a deep state coverup, Chuck Grassley says The newly released annex to John Durham’s 2023 Special Counsel report exposes the “weaponization” of the FBI under the Obama administration and the agency’s involvement in an attempt to ruin Donald Trump’s presidency in 2016, US Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)…
Here’s why Western education is doomed
The meteoric rise of feelings-first schooling has ended academic excellence As someone who hadn’t set foot inside a grade school for decades, I knew something was amiss when I visited my former Canadian high school for a craft fair. “Where did all the photos on the walls of the atrium go of all the top…
Durham Annex Exposes Clinton-Soros Plot to Orchestrate Trump-Russia Hoax
The Durham annex is out, and it is explosive. The declassified intelligence is said to include intercepted communications from a George Soros ally that show Hillary Clinton approved of a plot pushing a “long-term affair to demonize” Trump by linking him to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and her campaign fully expected that “the FBI will…
Russian and US space agencies agree to extend cooperation (VIDEO)
Roscosmos and NASA have decided to keep the International Space Station in service until 2028 Russia and the US have agreed to continue space cooperation, extending joint operations aboard the International Space Station (ISS), according to the Russian space agency Roscosmos. On Thursday, Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov met acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy in Houston,…
Ferencváros, ETO FC Győr, and Paks Advance in European Qualifiers
The second round of qualifiers for the European club competitions has concluded, which means that each of the four Hungarian teams that have made it to the international stage this season has played at least one tie. Ferencváros were the first to play theirs in the UEFA Champions League. Last week, they beat Armenian champions…
EU ‘not feared enough’ – Macron
The French president criticized the bloc’s recent trade deal with the US French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized the newly signed EU-US trade deal, stating that the bloc was not “feared enough” during negotiations, according to sources cited by Euractiv. The agreement, concluded on Sunday during talks between US President Donald Trump and European Commission…
BMW reports 29% drop in profits
Germany’s auto sector has been struggling with soaring energy costs, US tariffs, and rising competition German auto giant BMW has reported a sharp drop in first-half profits, as US tariffs, weak demand, and mounting competition from China took a toll on earnings. The company posted a profit after tax of €4 billion ($4.6 billion), down…
Ukrainian kamikaze drone plummets into Russian lake (VIDEO)
The UAV reportedly lost control and crashed after being exposed to electronic warfare measures A Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crashed into a lake in Russia and exploded on contact with the water surface, a new video circulating online purports to show. The video, which emerged on Wednesday, is said to have been taken by…
The EU can’t make peace – only enemies
Europe is leaving the world stage in disgrace The most dangerous thing about Western Europe today is not just its decline, but its refusal to recognize it. The half-continent continues to posture, continues to lecture, and continues to imagine itself as a pillar of global order. But it has lost the internal resources that once…
US could offer Russia enormous economic deal – Politico
President Trump could lift sanctions on the country’s energy exports to end the Ukraine conflict Diplomats in Eastern Europe have been raising concerns that US President Donald Trump could offer Moscow sweeping concessions and “enormous economic deals” to settle the Ukraine conflict, Politico has reported. In an article published on Thursday, citing Eastern European officials,…
Amazon paying NYT up to $25mn a year in AI deal – WSJ
The landmark licensing agreement came amid legal battles over content use US tech giant Amazon is paying the New York Times between $20 to $25 million a year to use the paper’s content to train its AI models, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The multi-year agreement, signed in…
US and UK behind cyberattack on Aeroflot – Russian MP
Western agencies are sabotaging Russian companies because sanctions and military pressure have failed, Andrey Svintsov has claimed US and UK intelligence services were behind this week’s major cyberattack that disrupted operations at Aeroflot and other Russian companies earlier this week, a senior Russian lawmaker has claimed. Andrey Svintsov, the deputy chairman of the State Duma…
Declassified document links Russiagate hoax to Soros
The billionaire’s foundation was allegedly involved in the 2016 smear campaign and in instigating the FBI probe into the collusion claim A newly unclassified document suggests George Soros’ Open Society Foundation was involved in the effort by the Hillary Clinton campaign in 2016 to falsely accuse then-candidate Donald Trump of ties to Russia. The document,…
Hungary GDP Grows by 0.4 Per Cent in Q2 2025
The Central Statistical Office (KSH) of Hungary has released the GDP growth numbers for the second quarter of 2025. Year-over-year, the Hungarian economy has grown by 0.2 per cent (seasonally and calendar-adjusted), which translates to a 0.4-per-cent growth quarter-to-quarter. The growth was primarily driven by the services sector, especially the information and communication industries. Meanwhile,…
West ‘planting time bomb’ in ties with India – Russian envoy
The US has announced 25% tariffs on Indian goods, citing its continued trade with Russia The West is jeopardizing its ties with India through threats and sanctions linked to its cooperation with Russia, Moscow’s ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, has told RT. He argued that the measures expose the US and EU as unreliable partners…
Balázs Orbán Opens MCC Feszt 2025 Urging Von der Leyen to Resign
MCC Feszt 2025 has just kicked off with a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring Balázs Orbán, political director to the Hungarian Prime Minister; Patrick Deneen, professor at the University of Notre Dame; and James Orr, British academic and philosopher, associate professor at the University of Cambridge. Under the title Beyond Liberalism – Reclaiming Politics for the…
She’s an awful president, but at least the gays like her
Maia Sandu’s Moldova is receiving all kinds of praise for its pro-LGBTQ+ policies, but real problems go ignored In today’s Moldova, the façade of democracy is wearing thin. Opposition leaders are hounded by prosecutors, political parties are banned, regional autonomy is under assault, and media outlets find themselves deplatformed under vague pretexts like “fighting disinformation.”…
Sharp China: July Politburo Meeting Takeaways and Trump’s Evolving Approach to China
Show Notes: On today’s show Andrew and Bill begin with July’s Politburo meeting, including a date for the Fourth Plenum, more condemnations of “disorderly competition,” and signals that Party leadership remains confident despite the tumultuous year. From there: The U.S.-China meetings in Stockholm, the latest moves from Trump to moderate on chips and possibly Taiwan,…
Thrill ride collapses mid-air in Saudi Arabia (VIDEO)
A pendulum ride has crashed to the ground injuring at least 23 people, according to local media Three people are in critical condition after a pendulum-style giant swing ride in a fun park in Saudi Arabia broke in half while loaded with thrill seekers. The accident at Green Mountain Park at the popular resort in…
WATCH fistfight break out in Ukrainian parliament
Lawmakers gathered to reverse last week’s crackdown on anti-graft institutions The Ukrainian parliament descended into chaos on Thursday as lawmakers exchanged punches and obscene gestures during a heated session to restore the independence of the country’s anti-corruption agencies. Tensions flared as the Rada met to roll back last week’s controversial amendments that had placed the…
Fülek Castle, One of Hungary’s Oldest Fortresses, Is Under Renovation
The following is an adapted version of an article originally published in Hungarian in Magyar Krónika. The Fülek municipality in Fülek (now Fil’akovo, Slovakia) is restoring the oldest part of the castle, dating back to the 12th–13th centuries, which is in poor technical condition. Additionally, a lookout tower is also being built in the upper…
Estonian defense chief reveals failure of Pentagon meeting
The US did not guarantee a continued troop presence in the Baltic states, according to Hanno Pevkur The Baltic states have failed to secure any guarantees from Washington regarding the continued deployment of US forces in the region, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has said. Along with his Latvian and Lithuanian counterparts, Pevkur traveled to…
Trump threatens BRICS with tariffs over ‘anti-US’ agenda
The US president has warned of economic retaliation as the group moves to bypass the dollar in trade US President Donald Trump has said he is considering tariffs on BRICS nations, accusing the group of adopting anti-US policies. Earlier, Trump warned that any attempt by the group to challenge the US dollar would be met…
Morocco ready to resolve ‘issues’ with neighbor
Relations between Morocco and Algeria have been strained for decades over Rabat’s sovereignty claims to Western Sahara Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has expressed readiness for a “frank and responsible dialogue” with Algeria to help resolve longstanding disputes between the North African neighbors, which he said share deep historical and cultural ties. The King made the…
South Africa comments on Palestinian statehood
Pretoria’s foreign minister says peace is impossible with Israel’s “genocidal actions” in Gaza South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola has called for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict in an address at a high-level UN conference aimed at advancing concrete steps toward peace. Lamola said South Africa continues to condemn the horrific events of…
Ukraine has given Trump ‘main principles’ for arms deals – Zelensky
The US president earlier said the EU would foot the bill for all weapons sent to Kiev Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has said he has presented US President Donald Trump with Kiev’s “main principles” for future weapons deals. The Ukrainian leader did not clarify, however, whether Trump had agreed to the purported terms. In a video…
F-35 crashes in California (VIDEO)
The pilot ejected safely from the fighter jet, which was attached to a US Navy training squadron An F-35 US Navy fighter jet crashed in central California on Wednesday evening, marking the latest in a string of incidents involving the aircraft. The pilot ejected safely and was found by first responders with a parachute in…
Lawmaker in India Offers Reward for Attacking Christians
Silent protest in Sakri, Dhule, Maharashtra state, India on July 23, 2025 against politician’s offer to pay for violence against Christians. (Morning Star News) NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – India’s Catholic bishops this week strongly condemned law enforcement for failing to prosecute a state legislator who publicly offered up to $12,663 USD (1.1 million rupees) for…
Hungary Reaffirms NATO Role with New Baltic Air Policing Deployment
Hungary has once again taken the lead in NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, as four Hungarian JAS-39C Gripen fighter jets officially began patrolling the airspace over Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania this week. The handover ceremony took place on Thursday at the Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania, where Hungary assumed the mission from Poland and Romania,…
Ukraine backtracks on new law targeting anti-graft agencies
The Zelensky government was pressured by Western donors to reverse a new amendment stripping the country’s anti-corruption bodies of independence Ukraine’s parliament has voted to restore the independence of the country’s key anti-corruption agencies, thereby undoing legislation passed just last week. The reversal on Thursday followed sharp criticism and threats to funding by Western nations…
India plans largest hydro power plant in Kashmir – media
The $2.6 billion hydroelectric project comes in the wake of New Delhi suspending a water treaty with Islamabad India plans to build what will be the largest hydroelectric power plant in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the NDTV website reported on Thursday. The 1856-Megawatt (MW) Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab River is…
Meet fierce Northern warriors who fought Russia for a century and learned a valuable lesson
The Chukchi fought Russian armies for generations, but their story didn’t end in defeat – it became one of survival and coexistence In the late 17th and early 18th centuries, on the frozen edge of Eurasia, the Chukchi watched strangers approach across the tundra. Tall, bearded, clad in breastplates and iron helmets, the men seemed…
Syria counting on Russian support in push for ‘domestic unity’ – FM
Damascus is eager to restore “proper” ties with Moscow, jeopardized following last year’s ouster of former President Bashar Assad Syria is seeking Russia’s support in its efforts to restore unity in the country after continued outbreaks of sectarian violence, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has said during a visit to Moscow. The situation in Syria has…
Mobilization proceeding ‘normally’ – Ukrainian defense minister
Denis Shmigal has claimed that 90% of conscription cases go smoothly, calling the media focus on forced recruitment misleading Ukrainian Defense Minister Denis Shmigal has claimed that the country’s mobilization process is proceeding “absolutely normally” in 90% of cases. He dismissed media reports that focus on forced conscription, saying it only reflects a small fraction…
Minister Gulyás: Hungary Expands Housing Aid, Blasts EU Trade Deal with US
The Hungarian government will continue its weekly cabinet meetings next week and has finalized the conditions of the new ‘Otthon Start’ housing loan scheme, offering a state-backed 3 per cent interest rate. At Thursday’s government press conference, Minister Gergely Gulyás said the programme incorporates numerous adjustments, including provisions for cross-border commuters who live in Hungary…
Russia strikes Ukrainian defense industry facilities in overnight attack – Moscow
A military depot and an airfield were also hit, according to defense officials Russian forces carried out a strike on Ukrainian defense industry facilities and other military targets overnight, the Defense Ministry in Moscow reported on Thursday. Ukrainian officials earlier claimed that Kiev bore the brunt of the attack. The ministry reported in a statement…
Top US senator to visit Taiwan – FT
The reported trip comes as Washington and Beijing work to defuse escalating tensions A leading US Republican senator is set to head a congressional delegation to Taiwan in August, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the plans. Roger Wicker, the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee and a staunch…
US strikes oil deal with Pakistan – Trump
Washington and Islamabad plan to develop the South Asian nation’s “massive oil reserves,” the US president has said The US and Pakistan have concluded a deal in which Washington will help Islamabad develop its “massive oil reserves,” US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. The announcement on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, came hours…
Hungarian Mobile Providers Boost Roaming Data without Price Hikes in 2025
Hungary’s three major telecom providers, Magyar Telekom, Yettel, and One, have expanded roaming data limits and revised mobile subscription plans in early 2025 without raising prices, according to a semi-annual review released by the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH). The NMHH emphasized that monitoring market developments and subscription package changes remains a core responsibility….
Iran slams new US sanctions targeting oil shipping network
The true aim of the measures is to cripple Iran’s economic development, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said Tehran has condemned the latest US sanctions on its oil shipping network. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has accused Washington of trying to cripple Iran’s economic development and harm its people. The US Treasury on Wednesday…
Russia launches pilot nuclear project in African state
Tanzania says it will become the third-largest uranium producer on the continent once Rosatom’s operations begin A subsidiary of Russian nuclear energy giant Rosatom has commissioned a pilot uranium processing plant in Tanzania to test technologies for a full-scale facility scheduled for construction next year, the state-owned corporation announced on Wednesday. The initiative by Mantra…
Ukraine reports new Russian strikes on Kiev (VIDEOS)
The overnight attack involved over 300 drones and eight missiles, local officials have claimed Russia launched a new wave of drone and missile strikes on Kiev overnight, local officials have claimed, with videos showing numerous explosions and fires in the Ukrainian capital. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the attack, saying its forces had conducted a…
Medvedev mocks Trump’s ‘nervous reaction’
Russia is on the right course, judging by emotional criticism from the US leader, the former president has argued US President Donald Trump’s angry comments toward Russian officials were a “nervous reaction” and are evidence that Moscow is pursuing the right path, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said. Medvedev was responding to a post…
Hungaroring Celebrates 40th F1 Hungarian Grand Prix with Modern Upgrades and High Stakes
The Hungaroring is set to host the 40th edition of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, welcoming fans and teams to a freshly renovated venue that reflects decades of motorsport tradition and a bold push into the future. Major upgrades have transformed the Mogyoród circuit ahead of the milestone event. Although renovation works…
Western media demonizes Russia – Zuma’s daughter
The West is trying to vilify Moscow and deflect attention away from real issues, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has said Pan-African Parliament representative Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has dismissed Western criticism of Russia as deliberate propaganda. In an interview with RT, Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, said Western narratives deflect from what she described…
US hits Iran with ‘massive’ new sanctions
The measures target an international oil shipping network with ties to a top Tehran official The US has imposed sweeping new sanctions on Iran’s international shipping network, accusing it of illegally funneling tens of billions of dollars in oil revenue to Tehran. The sanctions, announced on Wednesday, target more than 100 individuals, companies, and vessels…
Russia and India ‘can take their dead economies down together’ – Trump
The US president has said he doesn’t care what New Delhi does with Moscow US President Donald Trump has said Moscow and New Delhi “can take their dead economies down together.” Trump announced 25% tariffs on India on Wednesday, plus penalties for the South Asian nation’s economic ties with Russia. In a message posted late…
Hungary to Gain Access to Cutting-Edge US Nuclear Technology
Preparatory technological, financial, infrastructural and legal work for the introduction of American small modular nuclear technology in Hungary will soon begin, as announced by Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó on Wednesday. According to a statement by the ministry, Szijjártó emphasized that the security of energy supply has come under threat in…
Trump says Medvedev ‘entering very dangerous territory’
The former Russian president previously said the US leader cannot dictate to Moscow US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, calling him a “failed” leader and cautioning him against combative rhetoric. Medvedev, now serving as deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council, had earlier dismissed the notion that Trump,…
