The extreme new sanctions threat has sparked consternation and criticism in equal measure. Recent reports that the US is contemplating introducing harsh new sanctions that could leave Russia unable to import smartphones,Read More…
Is the Olympic dream over for Russia’s favorite figure skating ‘Empress’?
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva brought the house down more than any other figure skater at the Russian Championships this weekend. But sadly for Tuktamysheva and her legion of fans, her Olympic dream seems toRead More…
New Omicron symptoms named
With the Omicron variant of Covid-19 becoming dominant worldwide, its symptoms thankfully range from mild to moderate. However, the new strain has caused some previously-unreported symptoms, including nausea and vomiting. While theRead More…
Dam collapses prompting urgent evacuation
A dam collapse in the northeast of Brazil has led to evacuations and prompted local officials to seek urgent help to deal with the flooding. “Attention! A dam with a large volumeRead More…
Germany’s dangerous Russia gamble
With Merkel out of the picture, Berlin is contemplating a high-stakes shift of policy towards Moscow. Despite the recent meeting between the presidents of Russia and the US, the fears of manyRead More…
Taliban shuts down ‘unnecessary’ election commission, peace ministry
The Taliban has dissolved a number of “unnecessary” ministries and electoral bodies, including Afghanistan’s two election commissions. The group plans to replace them with a “grand council” structure, a spokesman said. TheRead More…
Iran stages mock attack on Israeli nuclear facility (VIDEO)
A mockup of an Israeli nuclear installation was destroyed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) during military drills. The life-size target was obliterated by multiple ballistic missiles and suicide drones. TheRead More…
Deadly suicide bomb attack cuts Christmas celebrations short
A suicide bomber has blown himself up outside a packed bar, killing six and injuring 13 people who were celebrating Christmas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tragedy struck on Saturday inRead More…
Man whose call made Biden agree with ‘Let’s go Brandon’ gets threats
The Oregon father who added “Let’s go Brandon” at the end of a live-streamed Christmas Eve phone conversation with Joe Biden said he is now being “attacked” for “utilizing freedom of speech.”Read More…
The Red is dead: How Russia won and lost when the USSR collapsed
30 years have passed since the USSR collapsed. Yet to this day, the history of its breakup stays relevant to people both in Russia and in former Soviet republics — since theRead More…