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Ukraine deploys high-speed, low-cost interceptor drones in new phase of defense strategy

Ukraine has unveiled a new generation of homegrown interceptor drones capable of reaching speeds of up to 400 kilometers per hour, marking a breakthrough in its fight against Russian aerial assaults. Developed with domestic innovation and volunteer support, these drones are transforming the cost and speed dynamics of modern warfare. The Kyiv-based......

Colombia’s President declares economic state of emergency after tax reform rejection

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared a 30-day state of economic emergency, seeking to introduce new taxes after Congress rejected a proposed fiscal reform intended to finance the country’s 2026 budget. With eight months remaining in his term, the first left-wing president in Colombia’s history aims to give his administration......

India grants $450 million loan to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

India has pledged $450 million in financial assistance to Sri Lanka to support recovery efforts following the devastating cyclone Ditwah, which struck the island nation in November, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar announced on Tuesday. The cyclone affected an estimated 2.3 million people—more than 10% of Sri Lanka’s......

Russia warns of nuclear disaster risk as tensions with NATO escalate

Russia has issued its starkest warning yet about the growing risk of a nuclear confrontation amid deteriorating relations with NATO, accusing Western powers of driving the world toward what it called potential “catastrophic consequences.” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said during a speech at the Valdai International......

Peace talks in Miami show fragile progress as attacks intensify in Ukraine

Ukrainian and Russian delegations met in Miami over the weekend for renewed peace negotiations hosted at Mar-a-Lago, but the outcome revealed sharp divisions despite a slimmer proposal on the table. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the draft as "quite robust", while Moscow dismissed notions of any major progress.......

Ukraine targets Russian oil terminal as Moscow intensifies strikes on Odesa

A new wave of attacks has transformed the Black Sea into an expanding battlefield, as both Ukraine and Russia intensified operations targeting critical energy and maritime infrastructure. The recent strikes have drawn international attention due to their potential impact on energy security and global supply routes. Strategic facilities hit......

Ukraine retreats from Siversk after protracted battle with Russian forces

After more than three years of intense fighting, Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the strategic city of Siversk in Donetsk Oblast, marking a significant tactical shift in the ongoing war. The withdrawal follows months of heavy combat that exhausted Ukrainian forces and inflicted high casualties on both sides. A costly defense Ukraine’s......

China strengthens control over global oil prices as strategic stockpiles reach record levels

China has emerged as the key force shaping global oil prices, overtaking OPEC+ by using large-scale crude imports and strategic stockpiling to stabilize and influence the market. As the world’s largest oil importer, Beijing now sets the effective boundaries for price fluctuations through inventory adjustments rather than production levels. Throughout......

Russian tankers face major delays as sanctions and attacks disrupt oil exports

A growing number of Russian oil tankers are stuck at sea as sanctions, logistical bottlenecks, and recent attacks in the Black Sea intensify bottlenecks across Asian ports. The disruptions highlight the growing strain on Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”  a network of aging vessels used to bypass Western restrictions......

China rejects Ukraine’s sanctions warning over alleged support for Russia

Beijing has strongly criticized Ukraine’s plan to impose sanctions on Chinese individuals and companies accused of aiding Russia’s military sector, calling the move unjustified and “a violation of international norms.” Beijing’s firm response Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that China “firmly......

Russia targets former chess champion Garry Kasparov with terrorism charges

Russia’s Zamoskvoretsky District Court has issued an arrest warrant in absentia for former world chess champion Garry Kasparov, accusing him of publicly justifying terrorism. The decision, announced on December 22, follows a series of criminal proceedings against exiled opposition figures who have spoken out against President Vladimir......

AI leaders divided over the meaning of general intelligence

The discussion around artificial general intelligence (AGI) took a sharp turn this week as leading figures in artificial intelligence clashed publicly over whether such a concept truly exists. The debate, which once circled research labs and academic journals, burst into public view after a heated exchange between Google DeepMind’s chief......

Russia intensifies winter strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid

Russia has launched a large-scale assault on Ukraine’s power infrastructure during the Christmas period, inflicting severe damage across multiple regions as subzero temperatures gripped the country. The attacks, described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “an extremely clear signal” of Moscow’s continued war strategy,......

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