US waiving sanctions on Russia-owned refinery – Serbia
The temporary reprieve is set to last until late January, Belgrade has said Serbia has secured a temporary exemption from US sanctions imposed on the nation’s only oil refinery, which…
December 2025
2025 was dismal for Western Europe. And at this rate, it will get worse
Reckless warmongering, political manipulation, and propaganda have all been parts of the EU’s march towards the abyss To be fair to the dismal year on the way out, at least…
Munich Security Conference lifts unofficial ‘ban’ on right-wing party
The AfD, which is topping opinion polls in Germany, had been barred from participating in the event for two years Germany’s right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been allowed…
Russian ambassador sends New Year’s message to ‘friendly’ Americans
2025 has created possibilities for restoring ties with the US, Alexander Darchiev has said The year has shown that there are still opportunities for restoring relations between Moscow and Washington,…
Putin and Xi exchange New Year’s greetings
China and Russia describe their relationship as a “no-limits” strategic partnership, with bilateral trade exceeding $200 billion for a third consecutive year. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart…
Zelensky claims to be discussing US deployment to Ukraine with Trump
The American president had repeatedly ruled out sending soldiers to defend the country Vladimir Zelensky has claimed that he is in discussions with US President Donald Trump about American troops…
German bank robbed in $35mn ‘professional’ heist
Thieves used a drill to breach Sparkasse vault over Christmas, looting 95% of customers’ safe deposit boxes Thieves executed a meticulously planned heist, making off with an estimated $35 million…
US cuts Minnesota child care funds amid massive fraud probe
US federal agents kicked off a large-scale investigation after a YouTuber claimed to have uncovered a massive Somali-run scam in Minneapolis The US has frozen all child care payments to…
UAE ends military presence in Yemen
The move follows a Saudi-led coalition airstrike targeting an alleged weapons shipment bound for Yemeni southern separatist forces The United Arab Emirates has said it will withdraw its remaining forces…
Point of no return: The Middle East entered a new era of conflict in 2025
Israel, the US, and a fractured regional order are creating a volatile precedent for the year ahead Without a doubt, 2025 proved to be one of the most intense years…