Stampede in India’s capital leaves 18 dead
Overcrowding at New Delhi’s main railway station led to tragedy when Maha Kumbh festival-goers attempted to board a train A stampede at New Delhi’s main railway station on Saturday night…
Ukrainian mayor threatens Zelensky with military ‘purge’
The government in Kiev is “sick” and would not like the remedy, claims the head of Borispol The mayor of the Ukrainian city of Borispol, Vladimir Borisenko, has issued a…
Medvedev applauds Vance’s ‘humiliating rebuke’ of Europe
The US vice president’s remarks were harsh but truthful, the former Russian president has said The deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, has hailed US Vice President J.D.…
Western states secretly discussing Ukraine troop deployment
Russia has previously warned that foreign forces deployed to the country without Moscow’s consent would represent “legitimate targets” A number of Western European states have been discussing plans to send…
Pope Francis hospitalized
The pontiff is now undergoing treatment for bronchitis, according to The Holy See Press Office Pope Francis has been admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Friday for treatment of…
Russian citizen among hostages released by Hamas
Alexander Trufanov has been freed following diplomatic efforts by Moscow Hamas has released three hostages, including a Russian national, as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. The men were…
Ukrainian PM offers ‘critical minerals’ to EU
US President Trump was first to demand access to the country’s resources, but Ukraine’s Zelensky has so far reportedly “politely declined” Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmigal wrote that his country…
Trump praises Vance’s ‘brilliant’ warning to EU
The US vice president spoke about the real “threat from within” at the Munich Security Conference US Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a fiery speech at the Munich Security Conference…
Saudi Arabia welcomes Putin-Trump summit proposal
A possible meeting was proposed during the leaders’ 90-minute phone conversation on Wednesday Saudi Arabia said on Friday that it commended the phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and…
‘BRICS is dead’ if it messes with dollar
The US president has warned of severe tariffs if the geopolitical bloc pursues a common currency US President Donald Trump has declared the BRICS trade and development group “dead” and…
Zelensky demands 1.5 million-strong army
Europe must help Ukraine beef up its military until it joins NATO, the country’s leader has told the Munich Security Conference Vladimir Zelensky has issued a new demand to Ukraine’s…
South African central bank chief warns against populism
Lesetja Kganyago says that populist movements, which have grown in Western countries, endanger institutions The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has warned South Africans against the rise…