EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungarian delay
The European Union has decided to extend its sanctions on Russia over the ongoing war in Ukraine. The renewal faced a brief delay after Hungary demanded assurances on energy security. Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, confirmed the decision, saying the sanctions will continue to cut Russia’s income and limit its ability to fund […]
Ukraine’s military intercepts 50 Russian drones, attacks big oil refinery
Ukraine’s military has confirmed intercepting 50 of the 72 drones launched by Russia during an overnight attack. In addition, Ukrainian forces struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery, one of the largest refineries in Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy revealed that Russia has escalated its attacks, using over 1,250 aerial bombs, 750 drones, and more than 20 […]
Israel To Send Russian Weapons Captured In Lebanon To Ukraine
Israel is reportedly planning to send Soviet and Russian-made weapons, captured during past conflicts in Lebanon, to Ukraine. This decision could signify Israel’s growing involvement in the ongoing war. On Tuesday, Israeli officials held a meeting with Ukrainian diplomats to discuss transferring the weapons. Following this, U.S. military planes were spotted flying from Israel to […]
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary even after 50 Democrat senators voted against him over sexual assault allegations
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and conservative commentator, has been confirmed as Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump’s administration. His confirmation came after a highly divisive Senate vote, with all 50 Democratic senators opposing his nomination. The tie-breaking vote was cast by Vice President JD Vance, ensuring Hegseth’s appointment. Hegseth’s confirmation did […]
Israeli drone strike kills two in West Bank operation
A deadly Israeli drone strike hit a vehicle near the West Bank town of Qabatiya on Friday, killing two people, according to the Palestinian health ministry. This attack is part of a larger military operation in the city of Jenin, which has been underway for four days. The Israeli military stated that the airstrike targeted […]
Ukraine conflict about national security, not oil – Kremlin
The Kremlin has once again emphasized that the war in Ukraine is not related to oil prices but is primarily about Russia’s national security. This statement comes in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments urging Saudi Arabia and OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) to lower the global price of oil. Trump’s […]
Gulf of America name change now official
The Trump administration has officially renamed two major landmarks in the United States. The Gulf of Mexico will now be known as the Gulf of America, and Alaska’s tallest peak, Denali, has been renamed Mount McKinley. The Interior Department announced the changes on Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s campaign promise. Trump signed these executive orders […]
Kanye West Reclaims Billionaire Status, Surpasses JAY-Z In Rank
Kanye West has officially made a huge comeback, reclaiming his spot among the billionaires. This is a big turnaround from 2022 when he lost his billionaire title after adidas ended their partnership with his Yeezy brand due to his controversial antisemitic comments. Now, Kanye claims his net worth is $2.77 billion, as reported by Eton […]
US-Russia Trade War Will Have Consequences – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Warns Trump
On January 23, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), issued a serious warning about the potential consequences of a US-Russia trade war. Okonjo-Iweala expressed concern that if countries begin responding to the US’s trade threats with similar actions, it could lead to a “catastrophic” situation for the global economy. The comments […]
You’re not word of God – Italy slams ICC over release of Osama
Italy recently released Osama Najim, a Libyan war crimes suspect, and sent him back to Libya, sparking controversy. Najim, also known as Almasri, was arrested in Turin under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. He is accused of serious crimes, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, murder, and rape. Najim is the head of Libya’s […]