Massive long-term airlift of Venezuela’s gold to Switzerland
Nearly a decade ago, gold worth about 4.7 billion Swiss francs was shipped to Swiss refineries to be melted down, recast into internationally tradable bars, and sold or used as…
Ukraine’s drones killing as many Russians as can be recruited
Ukraine’s army commander, General Oleksandr Syrsky, said that in December Ukraine’s drone forces for the first time killed or seriously wounded as many Russian soldiers as Russia was able to…
At last, Europeans show support for Denmark
European leaders closed ranks behind Denmark and Greenland on Tuesday after a senior Trump aide – Stephen Miller, deputy chief of staff – suggested the US might be prepared to…
European leaders agree largely meaningless Ukraine pledge
Britain and France have said they are prepared to send troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement is agreed, marking a significant step that has been discussed for months but…
Iran protests intensify despite crackdowns, deaths
Protests are intensifying across Iran despite a growing presence of armed security forces, as government attempts to stabilise the worsening economy falter. Videos shared online showed thousands of people demonstrating…
Lower crime figures in LA hint at Trump success
According to preliminary LAPD data, Los Angeles has recorded its fewest killings in a single year since 1966 and its lowest per capita homicide rate since 1959. The decline reflects…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum slams Trump over Venezuela
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sharply criticised the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, accusing the Trump administration of destabilising Latin America through aggressive intervention. She said foreign interference has…
Denmark says Greenland takeover would be “the end”
Washington’s military intervention in Venezuela has reignited fears about President Donald Trump’s ambitions toward Greenland, the autonomous Danish territory rich in untapped rare earth deposits. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen…
Israel’s post-ceasefire onslaught reaches 1,000 violations
Since early October, Israel has reportedly violated the so-called Gaza ceasefire nearly 1,000 times, as attacks across Gaza continue with shelling, gunfire, and air strikes. Over the past two years,…
Hungary’s Orbán on offensive over Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán used a combative address ahead of elections due in 2026 to vow that Hungary will not provide military or financial support to Ukraine, rejecting what…