On Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that India and Russia remain united, even in challenging circumstances. This statement came after Putin referred to Modi as his “dear friend” and offered him a ride in his armoured limousine. China and India have emerged as the leading purchasers of crude…
On Sunday, a fire erupted at a Russian nuclear power plant following the military’s interception of a Ukrainian drone, according to statements from the facility after the flames were extinguished. A device detonated upon impact at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant in western Russia, igniting fire crews extinguished a blaze that the facility reported. No…
On Wednesday, Japan commemorated the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima with a solemn ceremony that served as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of nuclear warfare. This observance comes at a time when escalating tensions between the United States and Russia have positioned the nuclear “Doomsday Clock” perilously close to midnight….
In a significant overnight assault, Russian forces targeted Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of at least two individuals and leaving 16 others injured, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The assault comprised 18 missiles and approximately 400 drones, with a primary focus on the capital, according to Zelensky’s statement. For three hours, residents experienced…
On Friday, US President Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction regarding a recent telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin concerning the ongoing war in Ukraine. He characterised the Russian leader’s intentions as focused solely on continuing to “keep killing people.” The situation is undeniably challenging. I expressed my deep dissatisfaction with my conversation with President Putin. “He…
On Tuesday, Russia expressed its support for a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, following announcements from both parties and US President Donald Trump regarding a cessation of hostilities. “A ceasefire, if truly established, is certainly a positive development,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated during a press briefing, expressing Moscow’s hope for its sustainability. Moscow has…
Vladimir Putin appears to be seizing the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran as a strategic opportunity to elevate his position on the global stage, following more than three years since the onset of his invasion of Ukraine. Experts suggest that the Russian president has positioned himself as a potential mediator; however, concerns arise regarding…
In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russia has ramped up its offensive against Ukraine, launching the most crucial number of drones and missiles in a single night to date. Ukrainian officials reported that at least 12 individuals, among them three children, lost their lives, while dozens more sustained injuries. The recent attack marks the second…
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Joe Biden criticised the Trump administration’s pressure on Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, labelling it as “modern-day appeasement.” This marks Biden’s first interview since his departure from the White House. During a speech in Delaware on Monday, he asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin views Ukraine as…
On April 7, shuttered shopfronts dotted the empty streets of Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank as Palestinians observed a general strike, calling for an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. “I walked through the city today and couldn’t find a single open place,” said Fadi Saadi, a shopkeeper in Bethlehem. Across…
