Senate approves new $40 billion aid package for Ukraine
The Senate on Thursday approved a package worth tens of billions of dollars in additional aid and equipment to Ukraine to fend off Russian advances....
Unrest in Sweden as a result of planned Qur’an burnings
Clashes have erupted in many Swedish cities for the fourth day, spurred by the suspected burning of a Qur'an by a far-right, anti-immigrant group. ...
How did Russian oligarchs amass their fortunes?
Kleptopia is a visceral adversary of democracy and well-being, as well as the lifeblood of despots. The world is only now waking up to the...
Russian bombardment in eastern Ukraine kills five people in Kharkiv and two in Zolote.
According to the local governor, Serhiy Haidai, at least two persons were killed and four were injured in the shelling of the eastern Ukrainian town...
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Sanctions halt Russian SAM production-GUR
According to the Ukrainian Intelligence Directorate (GUR), a Russian facility responsible for the production of surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) has been shut down due to import...
The British royal family attends an Easter service in the absence of Queen Elizabeth II.
Without Queen Elizabeth II, the British royal family gathered for a customary Easter Sunday church service. Members of the family including the Duke and Duchess...
Biden approves an extra $800 million in military aid to Ukraine.
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that the United States will deliver additional $800 million in arms to Ukraine, after first informing Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
The Vatican is considering a meeting between the Pope and the Russian Patriarch in Jerusalem.
Two sources told Reuters on Monday that the Vatican is considering extending Pope Francis' trip to Lebanon in June so that he might travel to...
Croatia has ordered the departure of 24 Russian embassy personnel due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Croatia ordered the departure of 24 Russian embassy personnel on Monday in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing "brutal aggression," the foreign...
Italy is looking for a new gas agreement in Algeria in order to minimise its reliance on Russia.
According to two sources, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi will visit Algeria on Monday to sign a deal to increase gas imports as Rome ramps...
US congressmen have urged Biden to increase Ukraine’s drone capabilities.
A bipartisan group of US senators requested President Joe Biden to send more armaments to Ukraine to assist Kyiv in the face of Russia's invasion,...
Normalization measures between Turkey and Armenia are welcomed by Moscow, according to Lavrov.
Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has stated that the rehabilitation of relations between Turkey and Armenia is welcomed. Lavrov said at a press conference in...
COVID-19 rules prevent French voters in Shanghai from voting.
Due to COVID-19 shutdown regulations, French voters in Shanghai, China, will be unable to vote in the first round of their country's presidential election. In...
Gen. Alexander Dvornikov has been named commander of Russia’s military in Ukraine by Moscow.
According to reports on Saturday, Moscow has appointed Gen. Alexander Dvornikov to oversee the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as part of a restructure to unify...
The President of the European Commission meets with Zelensky in Ukraine.
After touring the village of Bucha on Friday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Von der...
Lavrov claims that Ukraine provided a different text to Moscow.
According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Ukraine offered a draught to Russia that varies from the one given at the peace talks in Istanbul....
The United States suspends Russia’s trading status and imposes an oil embargo.
The United States Congress overwhelmingly voted Thursday to suspend regular commercial relations with Russia and prohibit the importation of its oil, ratcheting up the United...
Germany has given its blessing to Israel’s Arrow 3 missile defence system.
According to The Jerusalem Post, Germany has secured authorisation from Israel and the United States to acquire the Arrow-3 missile defence system. German legislators had...
Biden: Sanctions are meant to suffocate Russia’s economy for years.
Following the imposition of additional sanctions against Russia, US President Joe Biden stated on Wednesday that the restrictions were designed to hamper Russia's capacity to...
A top Republican in the United States House of Representatives blasts a party hardliner for calling Zelenskiy a “thug.”
The top Republican in the United States House of Representatives said on Friday that Republican Representative Madison Cawthorn was incorrect when he called Ukrainian President...
During a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, Biden refers to Putin as a “pure thug” and a “violent dictator.”
President Joe Biden stepped up his criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, labelling him a "pure thug" and a "violent dictator" in the...
Following Ukraine’s Zelensky’s petition to Congress, Biden approves $800 million in help.
Following President Volodymyr Zelensky's uncommon appeal for assistance before a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, US Vice President Joe Biden pledged another $800 million...
Experts warn that Russian cyberattacks could endanger the US healthcare system.
Sick people seeking life-saving treatment in the United States may fall victim to a covert component of Russia's war on Ukraine: vicious cyberattacks aimed at...
The House passes a $1.5 trillion spending bill that includes billions of dollars in emergency aid for Ukraine.
The United States House of Representatives passed a $1.5 trillion omnibus bill late Wednesday to keep the government running through the end of September, which...
Biden bans Russian oil imports in order to ‘inflict further pain’ on Russia for its attack on Ukraine.
President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday a ban on all U.S. sales and imports of Russian oil in order to maintain economic pressure on Moscow...
Apple and YouTube have blocked Russia’s RT and Sputnik.
Because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Apple and YouTube both took action against Russian-owned media outlets RT and Sputnik on Tuesday. Apple removed the state-run...
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine intensifies, the United States’ Cyber Agency issues a new ‘Shields-Up’ warning.
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, experts are urging American businesses to beef up their cybersecurity measures. As tensions between Russia and Ukraine grew,...
The United States has authorised up to $350 million to assist Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
On Saturday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken authorised $350 million to assist Ukraine in repelling the Russian invasion. "Today, as Ukraine fights with courage...