Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Putin makes fun of the West, claims that the war in Ukraine benefits Russia, and vows to continue

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Russian President Vladimir Putin mocks the West’s response to his invasion of Ukraine. Putin says Russia has “resisted the economic, financial and technological aggression” of the West. The confrontation with the West over Ukraine has prompted Russia to embark on a hurried tilt toward Asia. On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin made fun of the … Read more

Western media’s biased coverage of Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing

On May 11 2022, Shireen Abu Akleh, a renowned Palestinian journalist was murdered by Israeli forces. Prominent western outlets reported her murder inaccurately by calling it a mere “death”, subtracting from their headlines the fact that she was shot by Israel. Shireen Abu Akleh, a renowned Middle Eastern journalist who reported from Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories, … Read more

 Russia cautions the West: Don’t take your assets in our nation for granted

 Russia cautions the West: Don't take your assets in our nation for granted

Maria Zakharova, a feisty spokesman for the foreign ministry, said at a media conference that Russia was ready to “act accordingly”  She declared that the use of the funds “would be viewed by us as an illegal and deliberately hostile attack “Josep Borrell, the head of foreign policy for the European Union, has proposed using … Read more

West wants more Russian oil. Inflation makes it hard

Russia oil exports bring in the same amount of money as they did before Ukraine invasion. Sanctions against nations like China and India would devastate already strained global markets. There are too many workarounds, and it distorts the market when it needs to perform well. In order to eliminate a significant source of funding for … Read more

Putin’s ‘lover’ makes first public appearance after being sanctioned

Putin's lover

Vladimir Putin’s rumored lover was spotted in public for the first time since she was named as his secret partner by Western countries. Olympic gold medalist Alina Kabaeva, 39, is rumored to have a hidden family with Russian President Vladimir Putin. She was spotted with 28 children at a rhythmic gymnastics training camp in the … Read more

Indian minister bluntly responds to West over Russian oil purchase criticism

India’s External Affairs Minister has responded to Western criticism of India’s oil purchases from Russia during the Ukraine conflict. According to the minister, India is a sovereign country that must make decisions in its own best interests. The minister spoke at the GLOBSEC 2022 Bratislava Forum. BRATISLAVA: India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has retaliated against … Read more

Giving heavy weaponry isn’t a one-time situation, the West “must comprehend.”

Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister

Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar warned that Western partners “must understand”; that sending heavy equipment to Ukraine “is not a one-time gift,” but must be continued until “winning.” “Weapons have started to arrive, but it is not enough to give the Russian army a really powerful rebuff,” Maliar added. “Given that we have already … Read more

Ukraine FM calls on West to ‘kill Russian exports’ at Davos

Ukraine

Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine’s foreign minister, called on the West on Wednesday to “kill Russian exports” as retaliation for Moscow’s invasion of his country, urging the international community not to fund the Kremlin’s “war machine.” “My message is very simple. Kill Russian exports,” Kuleba said at the World Economic Forum in Davos. “Stop buying from Russia. Stop allowing … Read more

As high heat is anticipated in the East, wildfire efforts in the West will receive some reprieve.

A cold front is expected to bring temperatures down this weekend in the South after record-breaking heat. Temperatures on the East Coast, meanwhile, are anticipated to be 20-30 degrees above average. According to the Weather forecast, the Ohio Valley and the mid-Atlantic will see the most intense temperatures. Nealy 100 more record highs are expected … Read more

Finland confirms NATO bid as West claims heavy Russian losses in Ukraine

NATO

After decades of military non-alignment, Finland approved its quest for NATO membership as a bulwark against Russia on Sunday, redrawing the balance of power in Europe. In Helsinki, President Sauli Niinisto called the move “historic”. “A new era is opening,” he said, before the decision is put before parliament for approval. Finland’s move, expected to … Read more

Western arms to Ukraine preventing ‘quick’ end to conflict: Kremlin

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The Kremlin said on Thursday that the West is preventing Russia from ending its military campaign in Ukraine “quick” by supplying weaponry to the pro-Western country. Asked about a New York Times report that US intelligence helped Ukraine kill a number of Russian generals, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: “The United States, Britain, NATO as … Read more

The US will provide Ukraine with “arms it requires”

According to US authorities, Ukraine needs to strengthen its defense system. Russia is turning to Alexander Dvornikov, who has a history of brutality against civilians in Syria. As Kyiv seeks additional military aid from the West, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan stated that the US is committed to giving Ukraine with “the weaponry it … Read more

Estonia: Russian speakers are caught in the middle of a tussle between Russia and the West.

More than 95% of people in Narva, Estonia, speak Russian, and at least 30% have a Russian passport. Each act of Kremlin’s retaliation becomes a flashpoint for the community. Estonia is a hamlet of 55,000 people on the Russian border could be on the verge of a new Iron Curtain as a result of Russia’s … Read more

As war looms in Ukraine’s east, Kyiv pressurizes West to do more

Ukraine

Ukraine announced on Sunday that it was seeking more European Union sanctions on Russia as well as more military assistance from its allies after Russian soldiers destroyed an airport and other facilities in the country’s east. Since its invasion on Feb. 24, Russia has failed to conquer any major cities, but Ukraine claims Moscow has … Read more

Ukraine should be a bridge between East, West, not frontline for confrontation: Chinese envoy

Ukraine should be a bridge between East, West, not frontline for confrontation: Chinese envoy

GENEVA, March 4 (Xinhua) — Chinese Ambassador for Disarmament Affairs Li Song said here on Thursday that Ukraine should become a bridge between the East and the West, not a frontline for confrontation between major countries. The situation in Ukraine is rapidly evolving and China has been paying close attention to the developments, Li said … Read more

Russia announces huge naval drills as tensions with West soar

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BERLIN – Russia said Thursday it would hold huge naval drills across four seas, in a new bout of sabre-rattling as tensions with the West soared to new heights over the threat that Moscow would march on Ukraine. The Russian defence ministry’s announcement to deploy more than 140 warships and supporting vessels this month and … Read more

West never lauded Pakistan’s sacrifices in Afghan war: PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Monday, regretted that Pakistan was not given credit by the western world for its sacrifices in the war on terrorism. “Pakistan faced the biggest collateral damage in the Afghan war as it is the only country in the US alliance which suffered more than 80,000 casualties, displacement of millions … Read more

‘West should be mindful of Muslim sentiments while pursuing freedom of expression’

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday urged the West to be mindful about the sentiments of Muslims while pursuing the notion of freedom of expression so as to promote interfaith harmony. “Creation of hatred in the clothing of freedom of speech is something the West has to look upon to increase cooperation among Islam, … Read more

Man City’s Mendy in court charged with two more rape charges

Mendy

LONDON: Manchester City and France international Benjamin Mendy on Wednesday appeared in court charged with two additional counts of rape. The 27-year-old defender is facing six allegations of rape and one of sexual assault after the new charges were added on Tuesday. The offences are alleged to have been committed on four women over the … Read more

Iranian hackers targeted Western universities: report

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Government-backed Iranian hackers have targeted universities in Europe, the United States and Australia in recent months, consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers has found, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported on Friday. According to the sources of Reuters, It is unclear whether the attempts to break into computer systems, including those of three Dutch universities, were successful. The hackers were attempting … Read more