Why the Russia-Ukraine peace talks are doomed before they begin
And why every ceasefire attempt in the conflict so far has collapsed Diplomatic tensions are rising once again. Just days ago, the focus was on Moscow’s 80th anniversary Victory Day…
Trump makes concession to Iran
The US president has reportedly backed off the renaming of the Persian Gulf in light of ongoing nuclear talks in Oman US President Donald Trump has backed off a reported…
Climber describes how he narrowly survived 400-foot fall that killed 3 others
The climber lay unconscious for hours before awaking in the dark
Trump defends $400mn ‘flying palace’ gift
The US president has claimed that the super-luxury Boeing 747-8is a “gift from a Nation” to the federal government US President Donald Trump has defended a gift of a $400mn…
An Undaunted Writer Who Broke an Invisible Barrier in Japan
Saou Ichikawa is the country’s first severely disabled author to win a top literary prize. Her novel “Hunchback” is an angry cry against “ableist machismo.”
Putin announces team for Russia-Ukraine talks in Türkiye: Live Updates
Moscow and Kiev have not held direct negotiations since meeting in Istanbul in April 2022 The first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years are scheduled…
Enormous brooding banner of Trump hung alongside Lincoln at Department of Agriculture
Twitter users are scoffing at banner, saying it has a ‘North Korean aesthetic’ and gives off ‘Saddam Hussein vibes’
Russian delegation will be waiting for Ukrainians in Istanbul
The names of the officials representing Moscow will be announced in due time, Dmitry Peskov has said Moscow will be sending a delegation for direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul…
Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri released after months in ICE detention
The judge said in her ruling that Khan Suri’s detention was in violation of the First Amendment, the right to free speech, and the Fifth amendment, the right to due…
Trump issues nuclear deal threat to Iran
The US president has warned of crippling sanctions on the Tehran’s oil industry if it rejects Washington’s “olive branch” US President Donald Trump has threatened to reduce Iran’s oil exports…