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War: No military solution to conflict – US tells Russia, Ukraine

The United States has stated that the war in Ukraine cannot be solved through military means. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made this clear before an important meeting in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. He said that both Russia and Ukraine may keep fighting without reaching their goals. The meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is […]

US to assess Ukraine’s peace stance in Saudi Arabia meeting

The United States will meet with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia to understand if Ukraine is open to making compromises to end the war with Russia. The meeting will also help the US see if Ukraine is willing to improve relations with the Trump administration. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Jeddah […]

Ukraine: Be quiet, small man – Elon Musk slams Poland’s Sikorski over comments on Starlink

Elon Musk, the billionaire behind SpaceX, had a heated exchange with Poland’s Foreign Minister, Radosław Sikorski, over Starlink’s role in Ukraine. The disagreement began when Sikorski posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Poland’s Digitisation Ministry spends around $50 million a year to provide Starlink for Ukraine. He suggested that if SpaceX became unreliable, Poland would […]

International Women’s Day: Zelensky pens emotional messages to Ukrainian women

As people around the world celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed deep gratitude to the women of Ukraine for their unwavering support during the ongoing war with Russia. In a heartfelt message on his official X account, Zelensky described Ukrainian women as brave, strong, and determined. He praised their contributions […]

Syrians Take Shelter In Russian Base As Civil War Erupts

As the civil war in Syria worsens, thousands of civilians have fled to the Russian Khmeimim Airbase for protection. Many are escaping the violence caused by HTS attacks and other dangers in their towns. The Russian base commander has assured that everyone seeking shelter at the airbase will be kept safe. People are hoping that […]

US, French top diplomats hold call about ending Ukraine war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot about ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The US State Department confirmed this in a statement on Friday. During the call, Rubio emphasized President Donald Trump’s commitment to achieving a fair and lasting peace through negotiations. He also said that the US […]

US State Department employee faces legal action for sharing sensitive information

A US State Department worker, Michael Charles Schena, has been accused of leaking secret government information. The Justice Department announced on Friday that Schena, 42, faces criminal charges for sharing sensitive details with people he met online. Schena, who worked as a South Caribbean desk officer, had top-secret clearance and access to classified information. According […]

Moment snake bites man’s penis and refuses to let go

A terrifying incident in Brazil has gone viral, showing a man in extreme pain after a snake bit his private area and held on tightly. The video, filmed in Pantanal, shows the man lying on the ground, groaning in pain while a friend records from a distance. Another person bravely stepped in, using a stick […]

EU leaders to back defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze

European leaders will meet in Brussels on Thursday to discuss increasing defence spending and pledging continued support for Ukraine. This comes after the US President Donald Trump froze military aid to Ukraine, raising concerns that Europe can no longer rely on US protection. During the summit, leaders from the 27 EU countries will be joined […]

Russian drone attack on Ukraine injures four, cuts power

A Russian drone attack hit Ukraine’s Black Sea port city of Odesa on Monday, injuring at least four people and damaging energy infrastructure. This led to power cuts and heating disruptions in the city. According to Odesa’s regional governor, Oleh Kiper, the attack targeted energy infrastructure, causing blackouts in some areas. Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov […]