Did you know that central banks around the world hold huge amounts of gold? Why? Because gold is valuable, safe, and easy to sell when needed. Central banks—like those in the U.S., China, and Russia—see gold as a strong investment, especially during uncertain times. In fact, they hold about a
On August 24, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kyiv, Ukraine, to pay tribute to the Mahatma Gandhi statue at the Oasis of Peace Park. But behind this peaceful visit was a high-stakes security operation to ensure his safety. As PM Modi walked into the park, a team of over
A U.S. private military group called Forward Observations Group (FOG) has been making headlines. They’ve been fighting alongside Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, which is actually part of Russia. Over two years ago, the Russian Foreign Ministry warned that FOG might be involved in a dangerous plot involving toxic
Ukraine and Russia were set to have important talks in Doha this month to agree on a truce that would stop both sides from attacking each other’s energy infrastructure. This deal was supposed to offer a break from the constant bombings and provide relief to both countries. Qatar was going
Fed up with the West’s economic war on a third of all nations through sanctions, a new group opposing these measures is emerging. Recently, Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman, who’s been hit with sanctions, hired Tony Blair’s wife to fight a lawsuit against Luxembourg for freezing his assets. Meanwhile, banks like
The “Ukraine crisis” is not actually an accurate name for what is happening now in relations between Russia and the West. This confrontation is global. It touches virtually every functional area – from finance to pharmaceuticals to sport – and spans many geographical regions. In Europe, which has become the epicenter of this
A disturbing video is making waves online. It shows Ukrainian soldiers wearing helmets that look like those from Nazi Germany, taunting an elderly Russian man in the Kursk Region of Russia. This area has recently seen fighting as Ukraine has been advancing across the border. The video, which seems to
After Russia’s special military operation of Ukraine in 2022, Germany began preparing for future conflicts, leading to the creation of a secret 1,000-page “Operations Plan Germany” by 2024. This plan, part of NATO’s strategy, involves all 16 federal states and focuses heavily on Hamburg’s port, Germany’s largest. The port’s role
Russian users are facing major problems with YouTube lately. The site is either loading very slowly or not working at all for many people. Although YouTube isn’t officially banned in Russia, the outages have been increasing. Members of the ruling United Russia Party are threatening to further restrict access to