NATO Allies Debate Defense Spending Target Amidst Disagreements
NATO allies are debating the feasibility of increasing defense spending, with a target of 5% proposed by some, while others consider 3% more realistic due to economic and political constraints. This debate follows comments from Trump suggesting that he would incentivize Russia to attack allies who f...
NATO Allies Debate Defense Spending Target Amidst Disagreements
NATO allies are debating the feasibility of increasing defense spending, with a target of 5% proposed by some, while others consider 3% more realistic due to economic and political constraints. This debate follows comments from Trump suggesting that he would incentivize Russia to attack allies who f...
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Experts Predict Trump's Initial Actions: Increased Military Spending and Strengthened NATO
Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th US president, experts predict his initial moves will include increased military spending and strengthened NATO alliances, based on statements by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg advocating a significant increase in defense spending among member...
Experts Predict Trump's Initial Actions: Increased Military Spending and Strengthened NATO
Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th US president, experts predict his initial moves will include increased military spending and strengthened NATO alliances, based on statements by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg advocating a significant increase in defense spending among member...
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Record Russian LNG Imports to EU Fuel Concerns Despite Transit Agreement End
The European Union imported a record 837,300 metric tons of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first 15 days of 2025, despite ending a major transit agreement on January 1st, 2025, raising concerns about funding Russia's war in Ukraine and highlighting the challenges of breaking energy depen...
Record Russian LNG Imports to EU Fuel Concerns Despite Transit Agreement End
The European Union imported a record 837,300 metric tons of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first 15 days of 2025, despite ending a major transit agreement on January 1st, 2025, raising concerns about funding Russia's war in Ukraine and highlighting the challenges of breaking energy depen...
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Russia and Iran Sign 20-Year Strategic Partnership Agreement
Russia and Iran signed a 20-year strategic partnership agreement on February 25, 2025, in Moscow, covering military, political, economic, and cultural cooperation, amid growing international isolation and sanctions.
Russia and Iran Sign 20-Year Strategic Partnership Agreement
Russia and Iran signed a 20-year strategic partnership agreement on February 25, 2025, in Moscow, covering military, political, economic, and cultural cooperation, amid growing international isolation and sanctions.
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UK's Limited Military Capacity Challenges Potential Peacekeeping Role in Ukraine
President Zelensky is in talks with Britain, France, Poland and Baltic States to enforce a future ceasefire in Ukraine; a new 100-year UK-Ukraine deal could see UK forces deployed to help police a peace deal, but military figures suggest the British Army is too small for a major peacekeeping role.
UK's Limited Military Capacity Challenges Potential Peacekeeping Role in Ukraine
President Zelensky is in talks with Britain, France, Poland and Baltic States to enforce a future ceasefire in Ukraine; a new 100-year UK-Ukraine deal could see UK forces deployed to help police a peace deal, but military figures suggest the British Army is too small for a major peacekeeping role.
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Bulgaria's Unlikely Coalition Government Raises Concerns
Bulgaria's parliament approved a new government, a coalition of pro-Western GERB-SDS, pro-Russian socialists, and the populist ITN, raising concerns about its pro-Western stance and predicted short lifespan; the Prime Minister is Rosen Zhelyazkov, a close associate of former PM Boyko Borisov, who wi...
Bulgaria's Unlikely Coalition Government Raises Concerns
Bulgaria's parliament approved a new government, a coalition of pro-Western GERB-SDS, pro-Russian socialists, and the populist ITN, raising concerns about its pro-Western stance and predicted short lifespan; the Prime Minister is Rosen Zhelyazkov, a close associate of former PM Boyko Borisov, who wi...
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Russian Influencer Faces Arrest Warrant for Allegedly Endangering Infant Son in Viral Video
Russian authorities issued an arrest warrant and froze RUB 206 million (£1.6 million) in assets belonging to social media influencer Sergei Kosenko after a video appeared to show him throwing his two-month-old son into a snowdrift in January 2024, sparking international outrage and a criminal invest...
Russian Influencer Faces Arrest Warrant for Allegedly Endangering Infant Son in Viral Video
Russian authorities issued an arrest warrant and froze RUB 206 million (£1.6 million) in assets belonging to social media influencer Sergei Kosenko after a video appeared to show him throwing his two-month-old son into a snowdrift in January 2024, sparking international outrage and a criminal invest...
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Iran and Russia Sign Comprehensive Strategic Agreement
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a comprehensive strategic agreement on January 17, 2025, in Moscow, aiming to strengthen military and economic ties amid Western sanctions; Russia's gas exports to Iran could reach 55 billion cubic meters annually.
Iran and Russia Sign Comprehensive Strategic Agreement
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a comprehensive strategic agreement on January 17, 2025, in Moscow, aiming to strengthen military and economic ties amid Western sanctions; Russia's gas exports to Iran could reach 55 billion cubic meters annually.
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Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership Deepens Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, strengthening bilateral ties amid US threats and regional instability; experts highlight Iran's security concerns as a key driver, while the agreement avoids creating a military alliance.
Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership Deepens Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, strengthening bilateral ties amid US threats and regional instability; experts highlight Iran's security concerns as a key driver, while the agreement avoids creating a military alliance.
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Five Major Challenges Facing China in 2025
China faces five major challenges in 2025: a renewed US rivalry including potential 60% tariffs and technological competition; trade conflicts with the EU; its alliance with Russia amid the Ukraine war; instability in the Middle East; and internal security concerns related to Uyghur groups.
Five Major Challenges Facing China in 2025
China faces five major challenges in 2025: a renewed US rivalry including potential 60% tariffs and technological competition; trade conflicts with the EU; its alliance with Russia amid the Ukraine war; instability in the Middle East; and internal security concerns related to Uyghur groups.
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Ufa Love Triangle Ends in Murder, Dismemberment
In Ufa, Russia, a love triangle resulted in the murder of 36-year-old Vladimir A. on December 27, 2023, by his girlfriend's ex-partner, 36-year-old Vladislav L., who dismembered the body and hid it; Vladislav was arrested and charged.
Ufa Love Triangle Ends in Murder, Dismemberment
In Ufa, Russia, a love triangle resulted in the murder of 36-year-old Vladimir A. on December 27, 2023, by his girlfriend's ex-partner, 36-year-old Vladislav L., who dismembered the body and hid it; Vladislav was arrested and charged.
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US House Speaker Removes Pro-Ukraine Congressman Amidst Renewed Conflict
US House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner from his chairmanship of the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, citing a need for a 'fresh start,' amid renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration's focus on negotiated solutions.
US House Speaker Removes Pro-Ukraine Congressman Amidst Renewed Conflict
US House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner from his chairmanship of the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, citing a need for a 'fresh start,' amid renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration's focus on negotiated solutions.
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