Russia’s economy boomed after the invasion of Ukraine—it’s now running out of steam

Russia’s wartime economy, once defiant in the face of Western sanctions and geopolitical isolation, is showing signs of fatigue. On Thursday, Russia’s economy minister Maxim Reshetnikov warned the country was “on the brink” of a recession at the St. …

Spectre of Iraq invasion hangs over US president’s decision to enter a Middle East conflict

In Trump’s words, he was bombing for peace. US warplanes targeted three key Iranian nuclear facilities, and according to Trump, they were “totally obliterated”. The move appeared co-ordinated with an extended Israeli campaign against the Islamic republic …

Keir Starmer warning to UK households over WW3 invasion fears and nuclear escalation

Sir Keir Starmer has alerted British families to the potential risk of "escalation" following America's airstrike on Iran, amid growing fears of World War 3 being ignited due to mounting tensions between President Donald Trump and Iranian …

SERAP urges Tinubu to refer Benue killings to ICC over genocidal invasion

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to refer the violence and mass killings in Benue State to the International Criminal Court (ICC), describing the attacks as grave human rights crimes that may …

Poland readies art evacuation plans in case of Russian invasion

Taiwan beach ‘invasion’: How a digital stunt turned into a propaganda

A simple Douyin video became a powerful tool in China’s digital propaganda against Taiwan. NEW DELHI: On May 17, 2025, a littleknown Chinese Douyin user with just 83 followers, Cheng Yi—who goes by the handle “Shandong Kaige”— posted a video of himself …

RCMP investigating armed home invasion near Glenella-Lansdowne

RCMP are investigating an early morning home invasion that took place Thursday on a rural property in the RM of Glenella-Lansdowne.Article content Neepawa RCMP were called around 1:05 a.m. on June 19 after two masked suspects forced their way into a home. …

US-Russia Talks on UN Resolution Over Ukraine Invasion Anniversary Spark European Concern

Representatives of the administration of US President Donald Trump held talks with their Russian counterparts regarding a UN resolution draft dedicated to the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which took place on February 24. It …

Le Monde: US coordinated draft UN resolution with Russia ahead of third anniversary of Ukraine invasion

A UN Security Council meeting. Photo: Getty Images The US administration discussed its draft UN resolution with Russia on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Source: French newspaper Le Monde, citing diplomatic …

‘You don’t see it at Rangers or Celtic’ – Aberdeen hero slams Dundee Utd pitch invasion which led to MacKenzie incident

ABERDEEN legend Willie Miller reckons Dundee Utd and other Scottish teams must do more to stop fans invading the pitch. The Pittodrie hero is at pains to point out that he's NOT excusing the Dons supporter who left Jack MacKenzie blooded and bruised …