The former US president let Zelensky take billions of dollars without a plan to resolve the conflict with Russia, the vice president has said The administration of former US President Joe Biden treated the Ukraine conflict as a “money pit” without a credible plan to resolve it, Vice President J.D. Vance said on Thursday. Biden’s…
‘The exceptional bravery and famous deed of Mihály Dobozi are recounted. For when he tried to carry his wife, who was seated behind him and clinging tightly to him, to a safe place, trusting in the speed of his horse, he could not escape. Before he could be captured by the enemy, he first killed…
Kiev would bankrupt the already weakened bloc, according to Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto Allowing Ukraine to join the European Union would inflict a “deadly blow” on the bloc, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has warned. He argued that fast-tracking accession talks for Kiev would worsen the EU’s already fragile position on the global stage. Speaking…
An elite Tiger Demo aerobatic team member was killed instantly while practicing a barrel roll ahead of now-cancelled airshow A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet, part of elite Tiger Demo aerobatic team, crashed during rehearsals for the Radom Air Show, killing the pilot instantly, the country’s military has confirmed. The incident occurred at Radom…
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has echoed the Russiagate hoax that has long haunted the US leader Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has accused US President Donald Trump of only pretending to act as an impartial mediator in the Ukraine conflict while in fact serving Moscow’s interests and functioning as a “Russian asset.” Speaking on…
Berlin seeks to enlist up to 40,000 youths annually in a bid to turn the Bundeswehr into the “strongest army” on the continent Germany’s cabinet has approved a draft law introducing voluntary military service for teenagers as part of a wider militarization push by officials who have repeatedly claimed that Berlin must be “ready for…
Assuming the leadership publicizes an August Politburo meeting, we should hear about it Friday. If they do and it is a particularly interesting readout I will be back in your inboxes tomorrow. Summary of today’s top items: 1. Guest list set for September 3 – The Ministry announced that 26 foreign leaders will attend the…
Scotland in 2025: a fearless young warrior queen known only as “Sophie of Dundee” is facing down hordes of Islamic immigrants ravaging her once noble city. Spurred into action by the failures of elites to deal with rampaging grooming gangs and asylum-seeking rapists, the tiny but indomitable Celtic maiden staunchly vows to make her swinish…
“For years,” Mario Draghi proclaimed last week, “the European Union believed that its economic dimension, with 450 million consumers, brought with it geopolitical power and influence in international trade relations.” But this year, he said, would be remembered for when that illusion evaporated. As the former European Central Bank president and erstwhile Italian premier explained,…
“Kelly” joined the Metropolitan Police in 1984. As a young constable, she recalls working nights with an officer who was openly regarded as “a known pervert”. His antics were seen as amusingly eccentric, rather than downright sinister. “We’d sit in our panda car,” Kelly tells me, “and announce it was time to change gear. I’d…
“Does a firm persuasion that a thing is so, make it so?” asks William Blake in The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. “All poets believe that it does,” replies his imagined interlocutor, the prophet Isaiah, “& in ages of imagination this firm persuasion removed mountains.” Blake was one of this country’s foremost Romantic poets —…
The story of the Minneapolis mass shooting appeared below the fold on the New York Times website on Thursday, under the headline “Minneapolis’s Suspect’s Motive is a Mystery.” Nowhere on the Times homepage did “the suspect” get a pronoun. When you clicked through to the top story, it opened: “The person who the police say…
The US president reportedly believes that Kiev and its Western European backers stand in the way of a peace deal US President Donald Trump has shown frustration with Ukraine and the EU over their stance on resolving the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, The Atlantic has reported. Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska…
An elderly Jewish woman in her 70s, wearing visible Jewish symbols, was stabbed in broad daylight while shopping at the Baseline Kosher Loblaws in Ottawa’s west end. The Jewish Federation of Ottawa confirmed the victim is “a cherished member of our community.” She was rushed to hospital in critical condition, but has since been released…
Peter Navarro has blasted New Delhi for continuing to purchase Russian oil despite US objections White House trade advisor Peter Navarro has accused India of arrogance for defying US demands to stop purchases of Russian oil. US President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50% on Wednesday in an effort to dissuade New…
US President Donald Trump has pushed for the meeting as the next step toward settling the Ukraine conflict German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that it is “obvious” that a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky will not take place. US President Donald Trump has pushed for the meeting, following a…
A license for certain gem imports has been extended by the Treasury Department until 2026 The United States will allow the import of certain Russian diamonds until 2026, continuing a notable exception to sanctions on the world’s largest producer of rough gems. A direct embargo on diamonds from the country, introduced by the G7 and…
Dorothy Shea has supported IDF claims it was targeting Hamas in the attack, which killed at least 20 people, including journalists US Ambassador to the United Nations Dorothy Shea has said Israel’s airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza on Monday was justified because it was targeting Hamas terrorists. At least 20 people, including five…
Slovakia has restarted the service, which it halted shortly after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022 Slovakia has resumed offering tourist visas to Russians, according to BLS, the visa services firm which processes them for the EU nation. According to the company’s website, Bratislava has now resumed accepting applications in Russia “for the…
Finland’s Air Force has had the Nazi-associated symbol in its insignia since 1918 The Finnish Air Force is preparing to remove the swastika from its unit flags as part of a wider reform, state broadcaster Yle reported on Thursday. The symbol’s association with Nazism has resulted in “embarrassing situations,” according to a top commander. The…
Beijing’s wide range of offerings and no-strings-attached policies are quietly reshaping the global arms trade While Washington and its European allies dominate the headlines, Beijing is building something more subtle but equally significant: an arms network that prioritizes affordability, access, and partnership, especially in the Global South. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) data for…
El-Haj Yousif area of East Nile District in North Khartoum, Sudan. (Map data © 2025 Google) JUBA, South Sudan (Morning Star News) – Police in North Khartoum, Sudan on Aug. 16 disrupted a funeral prayer meeting to arrest five South Sudanese Christians, church leaders said. Pastor Peter Perpeny of the Presbyterian Church of Sudan and the…
The Defense Ministry in Moscow reported sinking the vessel earlier on Thursday The Russian Defense Ministry has released UAV footage of a naval drone strike on the Ukrainian reconnaissance ship Simferopol. Kiev confirmed to the media on Thursday that the vessel had been hit. The Simferopol was struck by a “Russian high-speed unmanned boat at…
Washington has dismissed Danish concerns after Copenhagen summoned a top US diplomat over alleged covert influence operations Washington has told Copenhagen to “calm down” after its charge d’affaires was summoned by the Danish foreign minister over an alleged US influence operation to push Greenland toward secession. The island is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom…
The following is a press release kindly provided to us by MCC Brussels. MCC Brussels has praised the new grassroots campaign across England to raise the flag of Saint George, describing it as a powerful act of patriotism and a potential warning sign to Europe’s political elites. Executive Director of MCC Brussels Professor Frank Furedi…
The exodus comes after Kiev lifted its wartime travel ban on men under 23 earlier this month Young men are leaving Ukraine in large numbers after Kiev lifted its travel ban on males aged 18 to 22, a border official announced on Thursday. Earlier this month, Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky ordered authorities to allow men in…
Russia has consistently said it would be opposed to the presence of NATO troops in the neighboring country under any pretext EU nations are willing to explore the possibility of a neutral third country helping to enforce a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Politico reported on Thursday, citing sources. The bloc’s defense and foreign…
Irish rap group Kneecap has cancelled its upcoming US tour, including a New York rooftop show, after one of its members was charged in the United Kingdom with supporting terrorism. The Belfast-based group announced it would cancel 15 scheduled tour dates, set to begin on 1 October, as Liam Ó hAnnaidh—who performs under the stage…
Kiev has targeted the Druzhba conduit three times this month alone, cutting Slovakia and Hungary off from Russian oil The European Commission has contacted Kiev over Ukrainian missile strikes on the Druzhba pipeline that transmits oil from Eurasia into Western Europe, calling it vital to the continent’s energy security. Ukrainian forces have hit the route three times in…
Vladimir Plahotniuc had agreed to be repatriated as he seeks to challenge the government of Maia Sandu A Greek court has approved Moldova’s extradition request for Vladimir Plahotniuc, an exiled politician and businessman facing multiple charges in his home country, his lawyer confirmed Thursday. The 59-year-old fled Moldova in 2019 after his party lost power….
Show Notes: On today’s show Andrew and Bill begin with Li Chenggang in Washington for another round of meetings with American negotiators. Topics include: Outreach to soybean farmers and rumors of Boeing purchases, why the PRC may sense an opportunity for dealmaking, President Trump’s plans to welcome 600,000 PRC students, 200% tariffs and the stakes…
50% tariffs on India will be halved if it stops purchasing Russian oil, US trade adviser Peter Navarro has said A senior trade adviser to US President Donald Trump has claimed the Ukraine conflict is effectively Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “war,” alleging that New Delhi’s discounted oil purchases from Moscow are helping Russia’s armed…
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has rejected claims that Russian drones have flown over Germany A New York Times (NYT) report claiming that Russian surveillance drones have been flying over military supply routes in Germany “looks more like another newspaper hoax,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. The NYT article published on Thursday cited US and European officials expressing concern about alleged…
The US president has said he might skip the event due to South Africa’s “very bad policies” South Africa has reiterated its stance that the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg in November will go ahead, with or without United States President Donald Trump. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola emphasised that South Africa…
Burkina Faso’s ambassador to Russia has told TASS the move is in response to growing bilateral cooperation in tourism and culture Burkina Faso and Russia are discussing plans to launch direct flights between their capitals aimed at boosting tourism, the West African country’s envoy has said, according to TASS. Burkinabe Ambassador to Russia Aristide Tapsoba…
Earlier this week, Polish President Karol Nawrocki proposed legislation banning symbols related to Ukrainian fascist leader Stepan Bandera, equating them with Nazi and communist symbols. The proposal sparked outrage in Ukraine, with senior officials warning that such a law would ‘trigger a response’ from Kyiv. Nawrocki argued that the move would benefit Polish–Ukrainian relations by…
The reconnaissance ship Simferopol has been taken out by a sea drone in the Danube Delta, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said Russian forces have sunk the Ukrainian reconnaissance ship Simferopol with a naval drone strike, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow. The vessel was struck in the delta of the River Danube,…
Arms factories and airfields were hit in the long-range operation, the MOD has said Russia launched long-range strikes on Ukrainian military targets using a variety of weapons, including hypersonic air-launched Kinzhal missiles, the Defense Ministry in Moscow reported Thursday. The operation hit several weapons plants and airfields, the MOS claimed, confirming earlier reports of an…
The tech giant has reportedly moved to expand political influence ahead of 2026 elections US tech giant Meta will launch a California‑focused super‑PAC to support state‑level candidates who favor looser technology regulation, especially regarding artificial intelligence, according to media reports. A super PAC is an independent political committee that can raise and spend unlimited funds…
Kiev has struck the Druzhba pipeline this month on several occasions Russian oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia through the key Druzhba pipeline have been restored after disruptions caused by Ukrainian strikes, authorities in both nations have confirmed. The pipeline has been repeatedly targeted in recent weeks, with Bratislava and Budapest lashing out at Kiev….
Giorgia Meloni had suggested extending a NATO Article 5-style collective defense clause to Kiev as part of settlement of the conflict Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has claimed her country has been the driving force behind proposals to extend NATO-style collective defense guarantees to Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly insisted on Kiev’s non-bloc status. Ukrainian officials…
Artificial intelligence, space communications and quantum technologies are emerging as the three most decisive fields shaping the future of infocommunications. Hungary’s National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) considers it a strategic priority to keep pace with such advances, as the country’s chief telecoms regulator must be prepared to assist, regulate and authorize any technology that…
The surprise visit is viewed as a gesture of reassurance as Pyongyang is developing closer ties with Moscow North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will travel to China next week to join Russian President Vladimir Putin and other international dignitaries, who will be marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Beijing confirmed…
Smart tech is pushing young professionals out of the market, the report claims The number of job opportunities for young professionals in AI-affected sectors across the US has dropped by 13% over the past three years, according to a report from the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. Researchers cautioned that smart technologies are swiftly reshaping career…
A transgender woman went on a mass shooting rampage, killing two children and injuring 17 others from the Annunciation Catholic School who were attending Mass at their church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, 27 August. The gunman was quickly identified in the press as 22-year-old Robin Westman, a biological man identifying as a woman who…
Kiev’s refusal to consider territorial concessions is strongly supported by Berlin A slight majority of Germans believe Ukraine should make territorial concessions to Russia in exchange for peace, according to a new opinion poll cited by German media. Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has rejected ceding land, maintaining Kiev’s claim over five former regions that voted to…
Budapest’s lawsuit targets the European Council’s decision to tap the immobilized funds for military aid Hungary has sued the EU over its decision to use frozen Russian assets to fund military aid for Ukraine, a move adopted despite Budapest’s opposition. Western nations froze an estimated $300 billion in Russian assets after the escalation of the…
People in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK seeking to travel to Niger must process their entry documents in Ankara, Moscow, or Geneva Niger has restricted the issuance of entry visas at its embassies in European countries, including Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom, describing the decision as a measure…
The funds should be used as bargaining power in talks over Ukraine, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said The US intends to use frozen Russian assets as a bargaining chip in negotiations over Ukraine, rather than seizing them outright and handing them over to Kiev, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. Speaking to Fox News…
The Budapest Central European Fashion Week (BCEFW) will take place 1–7 September, offering over 50 accompanying events across the city. Organized by the Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency (MDDÜ), the week will present the 2026 spring–summer collections alongside a wide range of fashion-related programmes in venues including the National Dance Theatre. This year’s edition promises…
The countries of the Old World are intoxicated by militaristic frenzy. Like spellbound moths, they flock to the destructive flame of the North Atlantic Alliance. Until recently, Europe still had states that understood: security could be ensured without joining military blocs. Now reason is giving way to herd instinct. Following Finland and Sweden, Austria’s establishment…
