Poll: Strong EU Desire for Greater Independence from US “`
A new German survey reveals that 63% of EU residents desire greater autonomy from the United States. A recent poll indicates a majority of citizens across the 27 EU member...
Assisted Dying Legalized in UK Parliament Vote “`
The proposed law grants terminally ill adults with a life expectancy under six months the right to seek euthanasia. A landmark bill legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales for...
US Lawmaker Criticizes Zelensky’s Leadership During Ukraine War “`
US Representative Victoria Spartz criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for insufficient military preparedness and inadequate support for the Ukrainian people. In a CNN interview, Representative Spartz, the only Ukrainian-born member...
Iran Blames U.S. and Israel for Syrian Jihadist Offensive
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi blamed the United States and Israel for the renewed terrorist activity in Syria.
Zuckerberg and Trump Dine Together at Mar-a-Lago
Meta's CEO previously banned the president-elect from his platforms in 2021. Following a reversal of his prior censorship of Donald Trump and his 2020 financial support for Democrats, Mark Zuckerberg...
Zelensky’s Approval Rating at 16% in New Ukrainian Poll
A recent poll suggests that former top general Valery Zaluzhny enjoys significant support, with 27% of respondents indicating they would vote for him in a hypothetical election. A new survey...
US Sees Low Probability of Russian Nuclear Response – Reuters “`
Following Russia's pledge to retaliate against Ukraine's use of US-supplied missiles, US intelligence suggests a Russian nuclear response to recent Ukrainian long-range strikes is improbable, Reuters reported Thursday, citing five...
Former MI6 Chief: Western Europe in Unacknowledged War with Russia “`
Former MI6 chief Richard Dearlove urges the UK to be vigilant against potential sabotage. Richard Dearlove, former head of the Secret Intelligence Service (1999-2004), believes the UK government should consider...
Trump Announces Kellogg as Ukraine Envoy
Retired General Keith Kellogg, reportedly a co-author of a proposed "frozen conflict" peace plan, has been named by President-elect Donald Trump as his special envoy to Ukraine and Russia. President-elect...
Imran Khan Supporters Halt Protest Following Government Crackdown
Following a demonstration in Islamabad demanding the release of the jailed former Prime Minister, supporters have temporarily suspended their protests. After a nighttime security operation, supporters of imprisoned former Pakistani...
Study: Diversity Training May Backfire, Increasing Hostility “`
Rather than mitigating biases, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives may exacerbate racial tensions, according to new research. A recent study from Rutgers University's Social Perception Lab and Network Contagion...
US Urges Ukraine to Lower Military Conscription Age “`
The departing Biden administration is reportedly pressing Ukrainian President Zelensky to lower the country's military recruitment age. The Associated Press reports that the outgoing Biden administration is urging Ukraine to...
Trump’s Nominees Targeted by Bomb Threats and Swatting “`
President-elect Trump's team has faced threats including bomb threats and swatting incidents. The presidential transition team reports that several individuals nominated for key positions in the Trump administration have been...
Trump Team Considers Direct Talks with North Korea “`
Sources say the initial aim is to restore basic communication between Washington and Pyongyang. According to Reuters, President-elect Donald Trump's team is considering direct talks with North Korean leader Kim...
Hamas Signals Willingness for Gaza Ceasefire “`
Hamas attributes the failure of past negotiations to Israel. Following a Lebanon truce announcement, the Palestinian militant group Hamas has reportedly informed several international intermediaries of its willingness to pursue...
Merkel: NATO Needs Credible Deterrent Against Russia “`
Without US backing, European NATO members are incapable of withstanding Russian aggression, according to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Merkel argues that European NATO nations need to bolster their defenses...
Six Syrians Dead Following Israeli Airstrike
A Syrian state news agency reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted two border crossings with Lebanon. According to Damascus' state-run SANA news agency, an Israeli airstrike near the Lebanese border...
Germany expels Russian state broadcaster’s journalists “`
Channel 1 Russia reports its Berlin staff have been ordered to leave Germany. Germany has shut down Channel 1's Berlin bureau and expelled its staff, citing national security concerns. Correspondent...
Transgender Police Officer Facing Assault Charges Elected Women’s Representative
Some Berlin police officers were reportedly unaware that a colleague was assigned male at birth. A transgender police officer in Berlin, facing allegations of sexual assault against two colleagues, has...
British Ambassador Abruptly Departs Russian Ministry After Spy Scandal Confrontation
Following a summons over a spy scandal, British Ambassador Nigel Casey dismissed questions from RT. The Russian Foreign Ministry reprimanded Ambassador Nigel Casey regarding the actions of Edward Prior Wilks,...