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Oil prices surge to $67.37 amid market optimism
Crude oil prices continued their upward trajectory yesterday, with Brent crude trading at $67.37 per barrel, up 0.07 per cent from the previous close of $67.32. Similarly, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) edged higher to $63.71 from $63.66, reflecting a 0.08 per cent increase. Market analysts attributed the gains to a mix of supply disruptions, geopolitical […]
Russia Jails Journalist for Alleged Navalny Links
A Russian court has sentenced journalist Olga Komleva to 12 years in prison on “extremism” charges over her links to an opposition group, as the Kremlin intensifies its crackdown on dissent. Komleva, 46, was found guilty of “extremist” ties for her past volunteer work with the late opposition leader Alexey Navalny’s banned political party and […]
Gaza and Ukraine: The True Tests of Trump’s Leadership
Donald Trump’s recent trip to Scotland has sparked intense debate about his leadership style, with many questioning whether he is a true leader or just a bully. Trump‘s interactions with world leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, have raised concerns about his ability to navigate complex […]
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine War
The European Union has approved a new package of sanctions against Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine. The sanctions include a lower oil price cap, a ban on transactions with Nord Stream gas pipelines, and the targeting of more shadow fleet ships. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the move amounts to “one […]
Trump’s Stance on Ukraine-Russia Conflict: A Shift in Tone
United States President Donald Trump has stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should not target Moscow, despite earlier reports suggesting Trump encouraged Kyiv to step up strikes deep inside Russian territory. In a conversation with reporters at the White House, Trump was asked whether Zelenskyy should target Moscow, to which he replied, “No, he shouldn’t […]
Trump Expresses Disappointment with Putin, Open to Diplomacy
US President Donald Trump has expressed his disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but emphasized that he is not done with him. In an exclusive phone call with the BBC, Trump shared his thoughts on Putin and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. “I’m disappointed in him, but I’m not done with him. But I’m disappointed […]
US to Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine
United States President Donald Trump has announced that the US will send Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, signaling growing disillusionment with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s refusal to negotiate an end to Moscow’s invasion. “We will send them Patriots, which they desperately need,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Sunday. This […]
Russia Controls Luhansk as US Halts Ukraine Weapons Shipments
The Russian occupation governor of Ukraine‘s eastern Luhansk region, Leonid Pasechnik, claimed that the territory had been entirely conquered on Tuesday, making it the first of the four eastern Ukrainian regions Russia has annexed that it fully controls. “Just a couple of days ago, I received a report that the territory of the Luhansk People’s […]
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Drone Strikes Amid Stalled Ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine have engaged in a series of drone attacks, resulting in casualties and heightened tensions between the two nations. On Tuesday, Russia launched drone strikes on several areas of Ukraine, killing at least three people near the shared border. The attacks were part of a larger escalation of hostilities, with Ukraine also stepping […]
Ukraine and Russia Exchange Prisoners Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Russia and Ukraine have conducted a prisoner exchange, with Russia releasing 307 Ukrainian prisoners of war in exchange for the same number of Russian servicemen. The exchange took place on the Ukrainian border with Belarus, marking one of the largest prisoner swaps since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Both sides have agreed to exchange […]