The U.S. and Germany plan to start deploying long-range missiles in Germany by 2026, aiming for a permanent setup eventually. Despite German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s assurance to prevent escalation, the move has provoked a stern warning from Russia. Major General Vladimir Popov suggested that Russia might respond by increasing its
International oil companies operating in Kurdistan continue to smuggle over 1,000 oil tankers daily amid a pipeline shutdown since March 2023. According to Reuters investigations, this illicit trade routes crude through Iran and Turkey, generating approximately $200 million monthly despite regulatory challenges. Although Kurdistan hasn’t been able to export its
It didn’t take long for Britain’s Chatham House think tank to outline a plan to counter Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s peace mission just ten days into Hungary’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. In a post titled “Orbán Is Using Hungary’s EU Council Presidency To Bulldoze EU
Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov revealed that there have been several attempts to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin. He shared this information with the New Voice website, and the story came out on July 13, just hours before the attempt on Trump’s life in Pennsylvania. Budanov admitted, “But as you
Germany’s decision to remove Huawei and ZTE from its 5G network has sparked strong backlash from China, with a spokesperson arguing that this move, driven by pressure from the US and NATO, undermines trust and future cooperation. Chinese experts warn that the switch could be costly and slow Germany’s digital
The United States, Canada, and Finland are teaming up to strengthen their icebreaker fleets to enhance their Arctic defenses against growing Russian activity, as announced at a recent NATO summit. This new pact includes sharing knowledge on icebreaker production and training workers across the three countries, while encouraging allies to
Former US and NATO general Wesley Clark recently accused Serbia of being a puppet for Russia and said President Vucic wanted to expand Serbia’s borders. President Vucic fired back: “To Mr. Clark and everyone else, it’s obvious Serbia isn’t anyone’s puppet—not Russia’s, not America’s, and never will be.” Vucic also
NATO has just opened its first-ever liaison office in the Arab world, located in Jordan, marking a significant shift in its strategy towards the Middle East. This new office in Amman highlights NATO’s deepening ties with Jordan and its broader aim to enhance its presence and influence in the region.
In a historic and bold move, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the 36-year-old leader of Burkina Faso, announced the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) with Mali and Niger, aiming to unite their 72 million people into one powerful federation. Speaking passionately about their shared heritage and struggles, Traoré and
