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After years of Russian denials, court accidentally admits Black Sea battleship was sunk by Ukraine
World
January 27, 2026
After years of Russian denials, court accidentally admits Black Sea battleship was sunk by Ukraine
Russia has admitted for the first time that a Ukrainian missile sank its prized Black Sea flagship, later deleting the…
NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US
World
January 27, 2026
NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told Europe it should “keep on dreaming” if it thinks it can defend itself…
US carrier strike group is now in the Middle East region, sources say
Middle East
January 27, 2026
US carrier strike group is now in the Middle East region, sources say
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is now in the Indian Ocean, putting it closer to assist in any…
Israel recovers body of last hostage in Gaza
Middle East
January 27, 2026
Israel recovers body of last hostage in Gaza
The Israeli military announced Monday that it has recovered the remains of the final deceased hostage in Gaza, marking the…
Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea because it’s ‘not living up’ to trade agreement
World
January 27, 2026
Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea because it’s ‘not living up’ to trade agreement
President Donald Trump announced on Monday he is raising tariffs on goods from South Korea to 25 percent from 15…
India and EU finalize ‘mother of all deals’ with landmark trade pact
World
January 27, 2026
India and EU finalize ‘mother of all deals’ with landmark trade pact
New Delhi Reuters — India and the European Union have finalized a long pending landmark trade deal, Indian Prime Minister…
Here’s the latest on the first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and US as negotiators set plans for future meeting
World
January 26, 2026
Here’s the latest on the first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and US as negotiators set plans for future meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday highlighted progress made by Russian, Ukrainian and American negotiators in the United Arab Emirates…
The elephant in the room between Trump and oil execs: Iraq
Middle East
January 26, 2026
The elephant in the room between Trump and oil execs: Iraq
London — President Donald Trump painted a simplistic picture for the US operation in Venezuela: go in, get the oil…
Xi has absolute control over China’s military. Now he wants more
World
January 26, 2026
Xi has absolute control over China’s military. Now he wants more
Beijing — Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s decision to place the country’s top-ranking general under investigation is a stunning move that…
Trump claims secret ‘discombobulator’ weapon was used to help capture Maduro
World
January 26, 2026
Trump claims secret ‘discombobulator’ weapon was used to help capture Maduro
President Donald Trump said the US used a weapon he referred to as a “discombobulator” to capture then-Venezuelan President Nicolás…
Rinse and Repeat: Western allies ready for next rollercoaster with Donald Trump
World
January 26, 2026
Rinse and Repeat: Western allies ready for next rollercoaster with Donald Trump
A wily former British Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, famously said that “a week is a long time in politics.” If…
‘Utterly Stateless’: Inside a detention camp for ISIS-linked women and children amid escalating uncertainty in Syria
Middle East
January 26, 2026
‘Utterly Stateless’: Inside a detention camp for ISIS-linked women and children amid escalating uncertainty in Syria
Al-Roj camp, Syria — We stepped out of the bitter cold, through a plastic flap that passed for a door…
Venezuela’s acting president says she has had ‘enough’ of US orders
World
January 26, 2026
Venezuela’s acting president says she has had ‘enough’ of US orders
Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez said Sunday she has had “enough” of Washington’s orders, as she works to unite the…
Boys collecting firewood in Gaza killed by Israeli fire
Middle East
January 26, 2026
Boys collecting firewood in Gaza killed by Israeli fire
Two Palestinian boys have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza while collecting firewood, according to their families. The boys…
Zohran Mamdani’s first NYC snowstorm becomes a major governing test
World
January 25, 2026
Zohran Mamdani’s first NYC snowstorm becomes a major governing test
New York — For Zohran Mamdani, nearly a month into the job as mayor of New York City, this weekend’s…
Pope Leo warns of ‘overly affectionate’ AI chatbots
Technology
January 25, 2026
Pope Leo warns of ‘overly affectionate’ AI chatbots
Beware of the AI chatbot that becomes more than just a friend, or worse, an emotional crutch. Pope Leo XIV…
Trump threatens new 100% tariffs on Canada over possible trade deal with China
World
January 25, 2026
Trump threatens new 100% tariffs on Canada over possible trade deal with China
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to slap 100 percent tariffs on Canadian imports if America’s second-biggest trading partner makes…
US expected to deport dozens of Iranians as Trump threatens regime over crackdown
World
January 25, 2026
US expected to deport dozens of Iranians as Trump threatens regime over crackdown
The Trump administration is expected to deport dozens of Iranians back to their home country as soon as this Sunday,…
What is the Donbas, the piece of Ukrainian land that Putin wants so badly?
World
January 25, 2026
What is the Donbas, the piece of Ukrainian land that Putin wants so badly?
The United States, Russia and Ukraine rarely agree on anything. But as their delegations meet in Abu Dhabi for their…
Ukraine hails first trilateral talks with Russia and US as ‘constructive’ as Washington says mood ‘very upbeat’
World
January 25, 2026
Ukraine hails first trilateral talks with Russia and US as ‘constructive’ as Washington says mood ‘very upbeat’
The first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States concluded in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, as all sides…