Why Eastern Europe celebrates the 4th of July more than America does
From Prague to Bucharest, flag-lit palaces and elite rituals reveal loyalty, insecurity, and a costly bid for Washington’s favor July 4 – Independence Day in the US – is a…
Russia and US bear ‘special responsibility’ for global security – Putin
The Russian president has congratulated Donald Trump and the American people on 250 years of independence Russia and the United States bear a “special responsibility” for maintaining global security, President…
Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse
The region enters a fragile pause — with diplomacy, deterrence and nuclear risk back at the center At the start of the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, we…
American flag skydiver crashes into beer tent (VIDEO)
The parachutist appeared to clip trees while carrying a giant US flag during an Independence Day event in California A skydiver carrying a giant American flag crashed into a hospitality…
America turns 250. How much does it owe Russia?
The forgotten story of how the Russian Empire helped the US survive two defining crises On July 4, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence. Americans will…
Another EU nation opposes sanctions against Russian church leader – Politico
Italy has reportedly joined Bulgaria in voicing concerns over the proposed restrictions championed by Brussels Italy has privately raised concerns over an EU proposal to sanction Russian Patriarch Kirill, joining…
Securing access to Cook Islands’ critical minerals a top priority – new US envoy
Jared Novelly’s remarks come amid Washington’s push to reduce its reliance on China-dominated supply chains and tap into alternative sources Newly appointed US ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific…
The next chapter of BRICS has begun
The bloc is moving from pure economic cooperation to shaping tomorrow’s security agenda Not long ago, BRICS was largely seen as an economic acronym – a loose coalition of emerging…
EU nation moves to lift nuclear weapons ban
Lithuanian lawmakers have proposed a constitutional amendment after President Gitanas Nauseda called the restriction “outdated” Lithuanian lawmakers have introduced a constitutional amendment to scrap the country’s ban on hosting nuclear…
AI industry is ‘effing insane’ – Palantir CEO
Alex Karp, whose company supplies artificial intelligence tech to the US government, says authorities should not trust the industry Palantir CEO Alex Karp has unleashed a lengthy tirade against the…