U.S. authorities have arrested Nomma Zarubina, a Russian national accused of secretly working with Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). Known by the code name “Alisa,” Zarubina allegedly concealed her ties to the FSB while living in the United States. The FBI claims that Zarubina had been participating in anti-Putin events
The Pentagon has recently dismissed a claim made by a New Jersey Congressman, Jeff Van Drew, that an “Iranian mothership” was off the coast of the United States, launching drones into the air. This claim, made during a hearing on the FAA’s budget, sparked a lot of attention, especially as
Imagine sipping Kenyan tea in Russia or using Russian-made construction materials in Kenya. This is no longer just an idea—thanks to a groundbreaking shipping route connecting the two nations, it’s becoming a reality! The FESCO Transportation Group, a major Russian shipping and logistics company, has launched a direct route between
In an exciting development, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has announced the formation of a groundbreaking alliance within the BRICS group to fast-track the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This major announcement was made by RDIF’s chief executive, Kirill Dmitriev, at the AI Journey conference held in Moscow. The
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has made a powerful promise: before he leaves office in 2026, Africa will have two permanent seats on the UN Security Council (UNSC). This bold pledge, made during a visit to South Africa, could reshape the balance of global power and bring long-overdue recognition to
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched strikes on Syria’s naval ports, making waves across the Middle East. This comes at a time when Syria is already facing chaos, with armed opposition groups seizing control of the capital, Damascus, and toppling President Bashar Assad’s government. Over the past 48 hours,
Imagine holding billions of dollars in frozen assets, but not knowing what will happen if they’re taken away. That’s exactly the challenge facing Euroclear, a Belgium-based financial giant that’s sitting on nearly €197 billion ($213 billion) of Russian assets frozen under EU sanctions. These assets, belonging to Russia’s central bank,
Zimbabwe, a country in southern Africa, is setting its sights on outer space. The nation’s National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA) has announced an exciting plan to work with Russia to build a spaceport and train its first astronaut. If all goes well, Zimbabwe hopes to launch its own rocket
In a surprising turn of events, Adani Ports, part of the Adani Group conglomerate, has decided to walk away from a $553 million loan offered by the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for its Colombo Port project in Sri Lanka. This decision, disclosed by the company on Tuesday, raises
