EU’s Russian diesel ban forcing prices up
Cost increases will persist after Brussels cut off key Russian-linked supply routes, the CEO of TotalEnergies has warned The latest European Union sanctions banning imports of oil products made from…
Trump Administration Abruptly Cancels South Korea Trade Talks
South Korea confirmed on Friday that officials in the administration of President Donald Trump canceled talks.
France to recognize Palestine
The president’s announcement sets France apart from the US and most of its allies, which do not recognize the territory as a state French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that…
From KGB Cells to Alligator Alcatraz: How Authoritarians Normalize the Grotesque
During a recent trip to Tallinn, I visited the horrific manifestations of an unredeemable totalitarian regime. A similar system is unfolding in Trump's America.
$10mn of USAID contraceptives to be burned in France
The shipment destined for poor nations ended up stuck in Europe due to the shutdown of the agency A $10 million shipment of US-funded contraceptives will be incinerated in France,…
India under pressure to seal trade deal with U.S. as deadline looms
As the window to seal a trade deal with the U.S. closes, analysts say Washington has its reasons to finalize an agreement with India sooner rather than later.
EU poised to retaliate over US tariffs
Brussels is prepared to impose 15% duties unless trade talks with Washington yield a deal by August The European Union member states have drawn up a list of US goods…
Photo Shows Murderer Returning to U.S. in Trump Prisoner Swap With Venezuela
President Trump has vowed to expel criminals, but a photo of a convicted killer being brought to the U.S. in a prisoner swap sends another message.
Russian Orthodox Church in Africa not to colonize it
George Maximov says the mission respects the continent’s people and only operates where it is invited The Russian Orthodox Church has never been a church of colonizers, and its growing…
FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Armenia ready to place part of territory under US control
The plan reportedly involves a private contractor protecting a strategic route with Azerbaijan Armenia has quietly agreed to hand over a strategic part of its territory to the US, the…
Tesla stock sinks as Musk warns of ‘rough’ times ahead
Many prospective buyers have been turned off by Musk’s foray into right-wing politics