Russian lawmakers have just approved a groundbreaking law that allows businesses to use Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for international trade, aiming to sidestep Western sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion. Set to take effect in September, this move is designed to solve payment delays with major trade partners like China,
The new chief of the British army, Gen Sir Roly Walker, has issued a stark warning that the UK must be ready to fight a war in three years due to escalating threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Highlighting an “axis of upheaval,” he stressed the need to
Finland has just passed a controversial new law that allows it to turn away asylum seekers at its long eastern border with Russia, a move critics say could breach international laws and human rights standards. The law, aimed at combating what Finland calls Russia’s “weaponization” of migration, lets border guards
Russia and Cuba are exploring a major new project: building an oil refinery in Cuba with the help of Russian companies. This plan could turn Cuba into a key player in oil production, rather than relying on dwindling supplies from Venezuela. With Cuba struggling with severe fuel shortages and skyrocketing
Germany may host US long-range missiles by 2026, sparking fears of a new arms race with Russia, which threatens to deploy its own nuclear missiles in response. As tensions escalate, Germany’s Alternative for Germany party is pushing for urgent discussions, while experts warn of a potential European crisis reminiscent of
The Middle East is facing unprecedented risks for the security, well-being and peaceful life of its peoples. The waves of violence surge far beyond the area of the Arab-Israeli conflict destabilising the situation in the Persian Gulf, Red and Mediterranean Seas, and in North Africa. We need a frank and honest conversation about how to
India is the world’s most populous country, the Voice of the Global South, and a major power that’s pivotal to the global balance between all key players so getting on its bad side like Zelensky just did will capsize Ukraine’s plans to generate wider support for its cause. Zelensky insulted Indian Prime
U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti took a surprising jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his successful summit with Putin in Moscow on July 9-10, which… Subscribe to view this content. SUBSCRIBE NOW Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password
UniCredit and Raiffeisenbank are the first banks to take a stand against European Central Bank sanctions on Russia by appealing to the European Court of Justice. Based in Milan, UniCredit argues that the ECB’s demands go beyond its authority and has asked to freeze these requirements. The sanctions put banks
