Trump’s Middle East buildup and Iran talks: How close is war?
The stats and the strategy behind the biggest US military buildup in the region in decades suggest conflict could be inevitable US President Donald Trump has sent an unprecedented air…
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Romania’s stolen elections were only the start: Inside the EU’s war on democracy
How Brussels’ Digital Services Act has been used to pressure platforms and electoral control in member states Romania’s 2024 presidential election was already one of the most controversial political episodes…
German state blacklists right-wing party for first time
Designating the Lower Saxony AfD chapter as a surveillance priority is politically motivated, the party has said Authorities in the German state of Lower Saxony have designated the local chapter…
Russia, China and Iran hold joint naval drills
The maneuvers are meant to ensure maritime security and counter Western hegemony at sea, Russian presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev has said Russia, China and Iran will conduct joint naval exercises…
US ramps up nuclear claims against China
Washington believes that Beijing carried out a covert test six years ago China carried out an underground “nuclear explosive test” in June 2020, a senior US State Department official has…
Financial warfare is failing. Here’s why
If you financially cut off a country that produces something you need to survive, be ready to absorb the shocks – or suffer the consequences Here’s a chicken-or-egg question that…
Ukrainian disruption of Russian oil pipeline triggers emergency in EU state
Slovakia will dip into its strategic reserves to compensate for Kiev’s refusal to transit crude Slovakia has declared a state of emergency following Ukraine’s decision to block vital Russian oil…
Berlin Film Festival slammed over Gaza ‘silence’
Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem lead more than 80 signatories accusing the Berlinale of “anti-Palestinian racism” and censoring artists Dozens of film industry figures, including Oscar-winning actors Tilda Swinton and…
Poland preparing ‘reparations’ money grab suit against Russia – FT
Moscow’s spokeswoman has mocked the compensation claim, referencing a classic Russian opera Poland is preparing a lawsuit against Russia for what it describes as “reparations” for the legacy of “Soviet…
Epstein files may contain ‘crimes against humanity’ – UN
The Human Rights Council has demanded suspected perpetrators be prosecuted regardless of their status or wealth Abuses carried out by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could meet the definition of…