Putin cosies up to India’s Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is prepared to supply India with “uninterrupted” fuel shipments as Delhi faces U.S. pressure to halt Russian oil purchases. Standing alongside Indian Prime Minister…
Trump warns of Europe’s decline through immigration
The Trump administration has unveiled a new National Security Strategy portraying Europe as a continent in decline and warning that European nations face “civilisational erasure” due to migration, while also…
US plans to step back from NATO
The Trump administration has privately told European partners that the United States will stop serving as NATO’s primary conventional defence provider after 2027. This signals a major strategic shift as…
Netflix buys Warner film and streaming business
Netflix has agreed to purchase Warner Bros Discovery’s film and streaming divisions for $72bn, beating out competitors after a lengthy bidding process. The deal adds major franchises like Harry Potter…
Locals protest against Belgrade Trump Tower plan
The Serbian government secretly formed a joint venture with a company owned by Jared Kushner in early 2024 to redevelop a protected site in Belgrade. Leaked documents show that Kushner’s…
Macron returns to China
French President Emmanuel Macron will embark on his fourth state visit to China this week, meeting President Xi Jinping in Beijing and later in Chengdu, amid growing tensions between Europe…
US ‘peace-keeping’ efforts all about real estate
A strong and unbreakable thread of connection runs throughout America’s recent foreign policy moves, certainly since the start of Trump’s second term. Whether it be in Palestine, Greenland, Russia or…
Ukraine to start exporting drones
Nearly three weeks after President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Ukraine’s intention to open its arms industry to exports, officials say the plan is now moving from words to action with the…
European leaders adopt strong line on proposed peace deal
European leaders insist on being fully involved in Ukraine negotiations, especially on issues like sanctions on Russia and the frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank. These matters, along with…
Russia turns to North Korea for munitions workers
Russia is facing a severe labour shortage for producing its Shahed-style long-range attack drones and is now turning to North Korea for workers. Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) says Moscow plans…