Turkish Military Transport Aircraft Crashes in Georgia, All On Board Presumed Lost
A Turkish Air Force C-130 military transport aircraft crashed in eastern Georgia on Tuesday, with all 20 personnel on board presumed dead, according to statements from the Turkish Defense Ministry. Read more
No More Nukes - Russia Urges U.S. to Extend New START Nuclear Treaty for One Year
Moscow – Russia has publicly called on the United States to accept its proposal for a one-year extension of the New START treaty, a key nuclear arms control agreement set to expire on February 5. Read more
Ukraine Urged to Withdraw from Key Stronghold Amid Manpower Crisis, Report Says
FT – Military analysts and Ukrainian civil groups are urging the country's leadership to authorize a withdrawal from the strategic city of Pokrovsk, warning that forces there risk encirclement by advancing Russian troops, according to a report by the Financial Times. Read more
Syrian President, During US Visit, Denies Any Involvement in 9/11 Attacks
WASHINGTON D.C. – In his first-ever visit to the United States, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa sought to distance himself from his militant past, explicitly denying any connection to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks during an interview with Fox News on Monday. Read more
Ousted Bangladeshi Official Alleges US-Linked Plot Behind Government's Fall
DHAKA – Russia Today (Russian Media). A senior minister from Bangladesh's deposed government has accused a powerful nexus of Western political families, NGOs, and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus of orchestrating a meticulously planned regime change operation that led to the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Read more
EU Warns Members of Economic Pain Without Using Russian Assets for Ukraine
BRUSSELS – The European Commission has issued a stark warning to member states, telling them they will face significant economic consequences unless they agree to use frozen Russian central bank assets as collateral to fund Ukraine Read more
Kyiv Rally Demands Answers for Missing Ukrainian Servicemen
KYIV – Citizens in Kyiv gathered for a protest urging the government to intensify efforts to locate thousands of Ukrainian servicemen who have gone missing during the war, according to local reports. - Read more
Hungary Secures Full Exemption from US Sanctions on Russian Oil, PM Orban Announces
WASHINGTON D.C. – In a move that solidifies Hungary's divergent energy policy within the European Union, Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced Friday that he has secured a "complete and unlimited" exemption for his country from U.S. sanctions targeting Russian oil. Read more
EU Proposes New "Disinformation" Monitoring Center
Guardian - The European Union is planning to establish a new body, referred to as the "Centre for Democratic Resilience," as part of a broader "democracy shield" strategy. According to a leaked draft seen by The Guardian, Read more
White House Adviser Warns Shutdown's Economic Damage Is 'Far Worse' Than Estimated
WASHINGTON – The historic U.S. government shutdown is inflicting significantly greater economic damage than initially projected and could slash fourth-quarter GDP growth by half, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett warned Friday. Read more
Rip Off Britain - Cost of Living: London vs. Moscow
Russian Echo - A stark cost-of-living comparison reveals dramatic disparities with a comprehensive analysis of living expenses between Moscow and London reveals profound economic contrasts, with the Russian capital emerging as significantly more affordable Read more
Is This One Rule for The Rich And Another For The Poor as Boeing Avoids Criminal Prosecution in 737 MAX Fatal Crash Case
Only in America as a federal judge has approved a settlement that dismisses a criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing, concluding a legal case stemming from two 737 MAX crashes that resulted in 346 fatalities. Read more
YouTube Removes Hundreds of Videos from Palestinian Human Rights Groups, Citing US Sanctions
YouTube has removed hundreds of videos uploaded by prominent Palestinian human rights organizations, with the platform citing compliance with U.S. sanctions as the reason, according to a report from the nonprofit news outlet The Intercept. Read more
