Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to Ukrainian decision-makers, threatening to target key centres in Kyiv using Russia’s latest ballistic missile, the “Oreshnik.” His remarks came during a visit to Kazakhstan, just hours after a large-scale Russian strike on Ukraine’s energy grid left over one million people without power. The overnight assault,…
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Lebanese Civilians Return to Rubble as Ceasefire Holds.
Thousands of Lebanese civilians are returning to their homes to find them reduced to rubble, as a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appears to be holding. The ceasefire, which came into effect at 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT), marks the end of 13 months of devastating conflict. In Dahieh, a neighborhood in southern Beirut,…
Russia Expels British Diplomat Over Alleged Espionage.
Russia has expelled a British diplomat accused of spying and engaging in activities deemed a threat to its national security. The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the decision on Tuesday, alleging that the diplomat, Edward Wilkes, had been involved in intelligence and subversive operations under the guise of his role at the British Embassy…
Angela Merkel Defends 2008 Decision to Block Ukraine’s NATO Membership and Strengthen Ties with Russia”
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended her decisions during her tenure, particularly the gas deals with Russia and her stance on Ukraine’s NATO membership. Speaking in an interview, Merkel explained that the gas agreements with Russia were aimed at ensuring stability for German businesses and maintaining peaceful relations with Moscow. Merkel, who led…
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas Commander Over Alleged War Crimes.
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for three high-profile figures: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif. This decision follows a ruling by the ICC’s pre-trial chamber, which rejected Israel’s legal challenges to the court’s jurisdiction. The court stated there…
Ukraine Fires UK-Supplied Storm Shadow Missiles Into Russia for the First Time.
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine has launched UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at targets within Russian territory for the first time. The missiles, which are long-range precision-guided munitions, were used in an operation that marks a notable shift in the nature of Ukraine’s counteroffensive efforts. Although the UK government has not yet…
Manhattan DA Urges Court to Uphold Trump’s Hush Money Conviction.
In the ongoing legal battle surrounding the President elect Donald Trump’s hush money case, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office has filed a letter to the judge arguing that Trump’s conviction should not be dismissed. The case, which revolves around payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence allegations of extramarital affairs, has been a…
Russia Warns of Response if Ukraine Uses US Long-Range Missiles to Strike Its Territory.
Russia has issued a stark warning, vowing to take “appropriate” action if Ukraine employs US-supplied long-range missiles to strike Russian territory. The Kremlin’s threat follows a statement by US officials confirming that President Joe Biden has approved the use of these advanced weapons by Ukraine, a move that could escalate the ongoing conflict in the…
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