Ruble is this year’s best-performer
The Russian currency has posted strong gains against the US dollar and has outshone gold, data shows The Russian ruble has emerged as the world’s top-performing currency this year, outpacing…
Trump supporters have no hearts
The former president has slammed conservatives while claiming that the US is more divided than ever Former US President Joe Biden has accused Donald Trump’s supporters of having “no hearts,”…
Trump’s absence from G20 Summit is not surprising
The US president’s decision follows past diplomatic clashes, including aid cuts and criticism of the Pretoria’s land policies, Goodenough Mashego has said Leading political analyst Goodenough Mashego said US President…
Russian spy chief names conditions for Ukraine peace
Kiev’s recognition of the new borders of Russia and its non-nuclear and neutral status are essential for a settlement, Sergey Naryshkin has said Peace between Russia and Ukraine is possible…
Zelensky ‘would do anything’ to recruit more troops
Only fear of public backlash is preventing Kiev from forcing 18-year-olds into service, Nikolay Azarov has told RT Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky would swiftly mandate the mobilization of 18-year-olds if not…
Russian MP threatens open-source intelligence analysts with treason charges
NATO countries are recruiting “defectors” to help Ukraine, Vasily Piskaryov has said People who use open-source intelligence (OSINT) to harm Russia could be charged with treason, Vasily Piskaryov, a senior…
Zelensky fires official who contradicted Kiev’s ‘civilian’ missile strike narrative
Vladimir Artyukh has been dismissed following his claim he did not organize a military awards ceremony in Sumy targeted in a missile attack Vladimir Zelensky’s office announced on Tuesday that…
EU delays Russian energy withdrawal plan
The postponement is reportedly linked in part to discussions over the future of the sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines The EU will once again delay plans to eliminate its dependence on…
India seeks extradition of wanted diamond tycoon from Belgium
The Belgian authorities apprehended Mehul Choksi and confirmed his custody on Monday The Belgian authorities have apprehended Indian fugitive diamond businessman Mehul Choksi and confirmed his custody on Monday, according…
Military ruler wins presidential election in African state
Gabon’s interior minister has announced that Brice Oligui Nguema received an “absolute majority of votes cast” Gabon’s interim leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, has been elected president with 90.35% of…
Europe cannot be ‘permanent security vassal’ of US
The continent radically underinvests in security, and that has to change, the vice president has said Europe cannot remain a “permanent security vassal” of the US, Vice President J.D. Vance…
EU issuing US-bound staff with burner phones
The new guidance reportedly aims to help officials protect their personal and professional data amid spying fears The EU has advised staff traveling to the US to use only basic…