Leading Russian and US diplomats discussed the Ukraine conflict and bilateral relations Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio conducted private discussions on Wednesday in New York, occurring alongside the UN General Assembly. The nearly hour-long meeting predominantly focused on the Ukraine conflict, as indicated by brief statements issued by […]

ICC prosecutors allege Rodrigo Duterte’s unrelenting “war on drugs” caused thousands of fatalities. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally accused former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte of “crimes against humanity.” Prosecutors contend that his aggressive anti-drug campaign directly led to at least 76 deaths, with assertions that the actual number of casualties is significantly higher. […]

Former President Trump’s assertion that Russia is feeble and Kyiv can achieve victory is more than mere rhetoric, yet it presents an ominous outlook for both Kyiv and the EU. U.S. President Donald Trump has characterized Russia as a “paper tiger,” alleging it’s undergoing “BIG economic trouble” – a predicament so severe, he contends, that […]

Kyiv has declined to acknowledge the status of Crimea and three other regions following referendums to join Russia. An increasing proportion of Poles believe Ukraine should relinquish its claims over territories that held referendums to join Russia, as a means to achieve a peace settlement, a new survey indicates. A poll conducted by United Surveys […]

The country’s military acquisition strategy prioritizes European-made arms over US supplies, Politico has reported The German government intends to allocate almost €83 billion ($98 billion) for weapons over the coming year, Politico stated on Monday, citing Berlin’s military procurement plan. The report asserted that the alleged document signals a departure from recent trends, with only […]

Federal employees faced dismissal as part of the government efficiency czar’s cost-cutting drive Hundreds of US federal employees let go during Elon Musk’s cost-reduction efforts are now being asked to return to their positions, the Associated Press has reported. US President Donald Trump initiated the waste-cutting program a month after assuming office, with the newly […]

Officials confirm fatalities following the Dallas attack The Dallas Police Department reported that a shooting at a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas on Wednesday resulted in at least one death and two injuries, potentially from sniper fire. An official statement added that one victim died at the scene, while two […]

Significant disruption occurred at major airports in London, Berlin, and Brussels following a cyberattack that hit electronic check-in systems A suspect has been apprehended by British police in connection with the cyberattack that led to widespread disruption at several of Europe’s busiest airports this past weekend. The National Crime Agency (NCA) reported that a man […]

A roadway collapsed close to a hospital and police station in Thailand’s capital city Officials in Thailand reported that a segment of a road in Bangkok, the nation’s capital, gave way on Wednesday, forming an enormous sinkhole that led to utility disruptions and mandatory evacuations. Measuring 50 meters in depth and extending approximately 900 square […]

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has reportedly pressed employees to prioritize the future, cautioning that artificial intelligence has the potential to erode the company’s leading position, amidst ongoing job cuts. According to media reports, CEO Satya Nadella has cautioned that artificial intelligence possesses the capability to render several of Microsoft’s primary business segments irrelevant. During a […]