Vance asked Trump to fire Waltz
The White House has dismissed ‘Signalgate’ as a smear campaign amid media allegations of a push to oust the national security adviser US Vice President J.D. Vance and other senior…
Judge blocks Trump from firing Voice of America staff
The president slashed federal funding of the US media arm, described by an adviser as “a giant rot and burden to the American taxpayer” A US district judge has issued…
No ‘little brother’: Russia charts its own course with China
The myth of Moscow’s alleged economic over-reliance on Beijing As Russian-Chinese relations continue to deepen, so too does the rhetoric surrounding them. On the political front, ties between the two…
EU to reject Russia-US Black Sea deal
The economic restrictions are “painful” for Moscow and “represent a powerful lever,” according to the European Commission president The EU will not lift its sanctions against Russia for as long…
Amsterdam stabbing suspect is Ukrainian citizen
A man who injured five people with knives comes from a region formerly controlled by Kiev, Dutch media has said, citing security sources Dutch police have revealed the identity of…
Musk sells X
The billionaire’s xAI artificial intelligence startup has acquired the social media platform Tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has acquired the social media platform…
India approves biggest-ever defense deal
The Cabinet Committee on Security has greenlit a $7.3bn order for 156 light combat helicopters for the army and air force India has greenlit the procurement of 156 Light Combat…
Power couple: How India and Russia reignited their atomic bond
As New Delhi accelerates its nuclear program, a legacy of cooperation with Moscow should remain key to its strategy In an era of shifting geopolitics and global climate imperatives, India…
US State Department moves to formally dismantle USAID
All remaining staff have reportedly received notices of imminent elimination The US State Department has formally notified Congress of its intent to “undertake a reorganization” that would effectively dissolve the…
German foreign minister calls for iPhone update tax
The EU should put its “entire toolbox on the table” in response to new US tariffs, Annalena Baerbock has said German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has proposed introducing a fee…
Türkiye open to backing revival of Black Sea Grain Initiative
The US and Russia have committed to advancing the defunct deal as a step towards settling the Ukraine conflict Türkiye is ready to help revive the Black Sea Grain Initiative,…
Korean electronics giant confirms ‘test restart’ of Russian plant
LG Electronics suspended production at its manufacturing facility near Moscow in March 2022 due to Western sanctions South Korea’s LG Electronics has confirmed it has carried out a test restart…