Amid Trump’s Warnings, What Has 50 Years of the US Drug War Achieved?
More than 50 years ago, in the summer of 1971, US President Richard Nixon labeled drug abuse as “public enemy number one” and launched what became known as the country’s…
Lawmakers to Question Admiral Over Deadly Strike on Boat Survivors
The Navy admiral who allegedly ordered U.S. forces to fire on survivors from an attack on a suspected drug boat is scheduled to brief top national security lawmakers in a…
Putin Delhi Visit: Oil, Defence, and Geopolitics
Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a two-day visit to India, where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and take part in the countries’ annual summit. During the trip,…
Ukraine Confronts a Severe Population Drop
While hospitals across Ukraine struggle to handle the constant flow of wounded soldiers and civilians, the maternity ward in the western town of Hoshcha stands nearly empty. Only 139 babies…
Amnesty calls for war crimes probe after RSF attack on Sudan refugee camp
Amnesty International is calling for a full war crimes investigation into an attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a camp for displaced people in North Darfur earlier this…
Russia Says No Territorial Concessions After US–Ukraine Talks
Russia has stated that no agreement was found on the critical issue of territorial control in Ukraine, following lengthy discussions between senior US officials and President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.…
Sudan Army Denies RSF Took Control of Babnusa
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has firmly denied claims by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that it captured the strategic West Kordofan town of Babnusa. In a statement on…
Trump plan to end Ukraine war sparks fears of a bad deal for Europe
Europe is increasingly concerned that Donald Trump renewed effort to end the war in Ukraine could lead to a settlement that fails to punish or weaken Russia as many European…
Hong Kong leader orders independent probe into fire that killed 151
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has announced the creation of an independent, judge-led committee to investigate the city’s deadliest fire in decades. The blaze, which tore through seven tower…
Putin and Trump’s envoy prepare for key Ukraine talks in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, as Washington signals confidence in progress toward a potential deal to end the…