The national team has competed under neutral status at the world championships in Georgia Russia’s two-time Olympic fencing champion, Yana Egorian, has won sabre gold at the World Championships in Georgia. She was competing under a neutral banner, as the participation of Russian athletes has reportedly sparked protest, following the widespread international bans placed on…
A Chinese mega-dam, India’s diversion plans, and Pakistan’s heated rhetoric signal the rise of a new flashpoint in the region Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced last week the launch of a monumental dam project on the Tibetan Plateau that is set to become the largest hydroelectric facility in the world, according to Chinese media. Situated on…
The nearly $1 billion price tag has reportedly been drawn from funds earmarked for the nuclear modernization program, the New York Times reports The luxury jet gifted to US President Donald Trump by Qatar is expected to cost $934 million or more to renovate, the New York Times reported on Sunday, citing Air Force sources….
Karin Kneissl has suggested that the unrest following Zelensky’s crackdown on anti-corruption agencies may not have been spontaneous Recent protests in Ukraine sparked by Vladimir Zelensky’s crackdown on anti-corruption agencies may have been orchestrated by Western countries, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl has claimed in an interview with TASS. Thousands reportedly took to the…
‘Hungary is a major winner of its economic relations with China and serves as an excellent example of how much can be gained from a respectful and civilized cooperation between Eastern and Western companies,’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó has declaired, according to a statement released by his ministry on Sunday, 27…
The US president’s trade policy is slowing investment and reshaping supply chains, according to the outlet The global fallout from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs is set to wipe out $2 trillion from the world’s economy by 2027 as a result of trade and investment disruptions, Bloomberg reported on Monday. Since returning to office in…
The “Brusselian elite” proposes giving billions to Ukraine while leaving EU citizens with “crumbs,” Hungary’s prime minister has said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has described Brussels’ recent seven-year fiscal proposal as a “war budget,” focusing on support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia instead of EU citizens. The €2 trillion ($2.17 trillion) 2028-2034…
Wendy’s fast-food restaurant chain is preparing a comeback in Hungary, according to Index. The American brand re-entered the European market three years ago, starting in the United Kingdom, where it now operates more than 45 restaurants. This spring, the first Wendy’s outlet opened in Romania. According to Index, the company is currently seeking Hungarian franchise…
NATO has threatened New Delhi with sanctions for its Russia ties, while continuing its own trade with the country, Denis Alipov has said Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov has accused NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte of “glaring hypocrisy” for threatening New Delhi with secondary sanctions for its Russia ties, while shielding the bloc’s own economic…
Some victims get candles, others silence – it’s a leader’s choice. A deep dive into the staged politics of selective pity in three arenas George Orwell famously remarked, “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” In the brutal realities of war and…
The newly signed agreement represents a “dark day” for Europe, Francois Bayrou has said French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has condemned the new trade deal between Washington and Brussels, accusing the EU of yielding to US coercion. On Sunday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen finalized a controversial agreement with President Donald Trump, averting…
It seems that Rachel Zegler just cannot catch a break these days. The 24-year-old American actress has just come off the disastrous press tour of the catastrophic flop that was the new Snow White film by Disney, starring her in the titular role—despite being a Latina… We have covered that slow show business train wreck…
The South Asian nation plans to further increase domestic production, the coal and mines minister has said India has produced over a billion tons of coal in 2024-25, Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy said on Monday. The South Asian nation plans to increase production to 1.13 billion tons by 2029-30, he said in…
The step comes as Washington tries to avoid undermining the ongoing trade talks with Beijing, the newspaper claims The administration of US President Donald Trump has paused major technology export restrictions to China, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The move is reportedly intended to protect sensitive trade talks…
The 15% tariff is “the best” the EU could get, the European Commission chief has claimed, amid fierce criticism European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has attempted to shrug off widespread criticism over the EU’s new trade agreement with the US. The controversial deal subjects most of the bloc’s exports to a 15% tariff…
The ruling party in Harare says Washington could have resolved its issues with Pretoria without resorting to sanctions but has instead chosen to “misdirect itself” Zimbabwe’s ruling party (ZANU–PF) says South Africa should not be intimidated by a proposed US bill that could empower President Donald Trump with “superpowers” to impose sanctions on African National Congress (ANC)…
The country has no other choice but to rely on itself, the foreign minister has said Russia is fighting the West alone for the first time in history and must rely solely on its own strength, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. Speaking at the ‘Territory of Meanings’ forum on Monday, Lavrov highlighted the unprecedented…
The incident in Astrakhan comes days after a deadly gas blast in another city A condemned residential building partially collapsed in the southern Russian city of Astrakhan on Monday, prompting an emergency evacuation. Multiple apartments in a vertical section of the five-story brick building gave way. Rescue teams from the Emergencies Ministry were dispatched to…
Algeria has accused France of violating international law by restricting staff at its mission in Paris from delivering and recovering diplomatic bags Algeria has withdrawn all privileged access cards granted to staff of the French Embassy at the North African country’s ports and airports, in a reciprocal move over what Algiers says are restrictions imposed…
Pro-Ukrainian hackers have claimed responsibility for a large-scale cyberattack on Aeroflot on Monday, alleging they have destroyed the Russian airline’s internal IT infrastructure and brought operations to a halt. Aeroflot has confirmed major technical issues but has not disclosed the full extent of the damage. The airline has canceled or delayed over 100 flights, with…
Coffins of 27 Christians slain in Bindi, Plateau state, Nigeria on July 15, 2025 on truck for procession. (Screenshot from TVC New report) ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Residents in Plateau state, Nigeria on Friday (July 25) held a funeral procession for 27 Christians massacred in one village 10 days earlier despite warning…
The report comes as Washington pushes European NATO members to take greater responsibility for their own defense and to boost military spending The US could cut its troop presence in Europe by up to 30%, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources. The reduction could be announced as early as September as part of a Pentagon-led…
Users increasingly share personal issues with AI, but current laws offer no legal protections, Sam Altman has warned The tech industry has yet to resolve how to protect user privacy in sensitive interactions with AI, CEO of industry leader OpenAI Sam Altman has admitted. Current systems lack adequate safeguards for confidential conversations, he warned, amid…
Hungary’s former President János Áder has urged immediate action to repurpose food waste, either for biogas or as feedstock for insect-based animal feed, in the latest episode of his Blue Planet podcast. The episode was recorded at the facility of Agroloop, a Hungarian startup specializing in insect protein production. Speaking with Agroloop co-founder and CEO…
The two sides thanked US President Donald Trump and China for helping achieve the truce Cambodia and Thailand have reached a ceasefire agreement and committed to easing tensions after several days of deadly border clashes, officials announced on Monday following talks in Malaysia. The long-running territorial dispute between the two Southeast Asian neighbors, which has…
The US president previously said he would impose new sanctions against Moscow if no deal is reached in 50 days US President Donald Trump has warned he will reduce the time frame he had set for Moscow and Kiev to settle the Ukraine conflict. He had previously demanded the sides reach an agreement in 50…
Young Kenyans in urban centers are rapidly embracing Bitcoin as a form of payment Kenya is touted as Africa’s hub for technology and innovation. Across the East African nation, mobile money has become the most common and widely used form of payment and banking, both in the formal and informal sectors of the economy. But…
US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen struck a deal on Sunday, 27 July, locking in a 15 per cent tariff just days before the 1 August deadline. ‘This is the biggest one of them all,’ Trump emphasized to reporters at his Turnberry golf club in Scotland, where von der…
The agreement has dealt a “very hard blow” to a number of business sectors in the bloc, the Russian foreign minister has said The new US-EU trade agreement threatens to accelerate “deindustrialization” in Europe by redirecting investment to the US and increasing the bloc’s dependency on American energy exports, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has…
The suspect was tackled to the ground by passengers after shouting “death to America” and “Allahu Akbar” A man sparked panic aboard an EasyJet flight from London to Glasgow on Sunday after yelling he had a bomb and shouting “death to America” and “death to Trump.” The incident occurred as US President Donald Trump was…
Top American colleges are facing federal probes over alleged anti-Semitism and mismanagement Presidents of Ivy League schools have been pushed into “survival mode” due to the hardline stance on higher education adopted by the US administration, according to Ohio State University (OSU) President Ted Carter. Since returning to the Oval Office in January, US President…
Brussels has agreed to sweeping trade tariffs on European exports to the US and other concessions to avoid even higher duties The new trade agreement between the US and the EU is “completely humiliating for the Europeans,” former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said. The deal, announced on Sunday by US President Donald Trump and…
Last week Ukraine’s fast-tracked bill that would have put independent anti-corruption agencies under the purview of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, an appointee by President Zelenskyy, sparked both domestic and international outrage. Ukraine has two anti-corruption agencies, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). Both of these agencies are…
The former Russian president highlighted the United Russia party’s commitment to multipolarity and fostering ties with African political movements Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has expressed strong support for African political parties engaged in the fight against neocolonialism and reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to strengthening political dialogue and cooperation across the continent. The remarks were…
Demonstrators are seeking to maintain pressure on the Ukrainian leadership to expedite the reversal of legislation Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Kiev for a fifth consecutive day to decry Vladimir Zelensky’s crackdown on two anti-corruption agencies. Although the Ukrainian leader has agreed to reverse the legislation, protesters say they will continue…
A failed firebombing attack in Krasnodar Region exposed the alleged cell, according to the agency Three individuals allegedly recruited by Ukrainian intelligence to conduct sabotage operations in Southern Russia have been arrested, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) announced Monday. Russian officials previously accused Ukraine of orchestrating numerous attacks on civilian infrastructure, some of which…
The 15-member presidential council will be led by Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, whose forces are engaged in a brutal war with the national army A Sudanese political coalition aligned with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group has announced the formation of a parallel government in a country gripped by a brutal civil war for…
Viktor Orbán was the inaugural guest of Harcosok órája (Warriors’ Hour), a new daily political podcast hosted by Fidesz spokesman Balázs Németh. The Hungarian Prime Minister used the platform to touch on a wide range of issues from digital activism to migration and election prospects, presenting a vision of political resilience and national pride. Orbán…
Political opponents have accused the prime minister of failing to push for better terms for the country Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, one of the closest European allies of US President Donald Trump, has welcomed the EU’s trade deal with Washington despite criticism of the terms at home. After months of talks, the EU has…
Xbox has announced it will not be increasing the price of The Outer Worlds 2 to 80 dollars, confirming that the game, along with its other full-priced holiday releases, will remain at 69.99 dollars. The decision comes just weeks after Xbox drew criticism for initially planning to set The Outer Worlds 2 as its first-ever…
The agreement is a “surrender” for French industry and the bloc’s energy and military sovereignty, the right-wing firebrand has said The new EU-US trade agreement is an economic and political “fiasco” that undermines the bloc’s sovereignty, veteran right-wing French politician Marine Le Pen has said. The agreement, finalized by European Commission President Ursula von der…
The Modena Court of Assizes has sentenced 30-year-old Tunisian citizen Mohamed Bedoui Gaaloul to 30 years in prison for the murder of 32-year-old Alice Neri, a young mother from Ravarino, whose burned body was discovered in the trunk of her torched car in a remote area of Concordia in November 2022. The sentence, handed down…
There was no direct air connection between the two capitals for more than 75 years The first direct flight between Moscow and Pyongyang in Russia’s post-Soviet history successfully landed in North Korea on Monday morning. Previously, the only direct air route between Russia and North Korea connected Pyongyang with Vladivostok, a major city in Russia’s…
Spain’s only conservative party VOX is raising serious alarm bells after revelations that the Muslim Brotherhood has launched what it calls the “Mini Muslim Camp” in the city of Gerona, a youth program explicitly targeting children between the ages of 6 and 12. According to VOX representatives, the camp appears on the surface to offer…
Hungary’s top diplomat has urged Kiev to respect the rights of national minorities Ukraine’s poor treatment of ethnic Hungarians is the root cause of tense relations between the neighboring countries, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said. According to various estimates, between 100,000 and 150,000 ethnic Hungarians live in Ukraine’s western Zakarpattia region. Over the…
Lithuanian conservatives have accused Moscow of interfering in domestic affairs Lithuania’s conservatives have proposed banning Russian passport holders from serving as founders, members or donors of political parties. The bill, drafted by the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TSLKD), the country’s largest opposition party, would also require political parties to disclose members with multiple citizenships….
An open letter urges an end to the blockade of Gaza More than 1,000 rabbis from around the world have accused Israel of weaponizing hunger in Gaza and urged West Jerusalem to allow aid into the enclave. According to UN Palestinian refugee agency chief Philippe Lazzarini, around 90,000 women and children are suffering from malnutrition…
The Yemen-based armed group vowed to target vessels regardless of country of origin Yemen’s Houthi rebels have threatened to attack all commercial vessels connected to Israeli ports, regardless of their country of origin. The armed group has been targeting ships in the Bab el Mandeb Strait, a vital maritime route linking the Red Sea and…
Just a few weeks ago, Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French shook the political establishment with his groundbreaking exposé on militant Islamic networks operating in North Texas. The backlash was swift — and telling. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) — a Hamas-linked group with a long history of defending terrorists and extremists — immediately…
One year ago, on a quiet cul-de-sac in Southport, a town on England’s northwest coast, a teenager chose to slaughter a group of young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. His barbarism unleashed a wave of riots that seemed simultaneously to threaten and to define our social order. We are still haunted by the…
In normal times, Palestinians are a nation of foodies. We think nothing of spending entire afternoons preparing elaborate feasts, inviting guests into our homes for dozens of traditional dishes. Even just a typical breakfast spread, for my wife and our three children, might involve eggs, cheese, jam, and olive oil, all accompanied by freshly baked…
