Trump may skip some Republican debates, but advisers see a Biden face-off as key
August 21, 2023 1:19 AM Trump has snubbed the party’s first sanctioned debate of the presidential nominating contest. Read More
On the front line, Ukrainian commanders are buoyed to be on the offensive
August 21, 2023 12:15 AM Commanders and veteran soldiers say they are in better shape now than six or 12 months ago. Read More
Niger junta pledges return to democracy within 3 years
August 20, 2023 6:55 PM Niger’s self-declared military leader also warned a regional bloc against using military force Read More
Russia says it thwarted Ukraine drone attacks on Moscow region with ‘electronic warfare’
August 20, 2023 6:36 PM This came a day after a Russian missile struck a city in Ukraine during a religious holiday, killing at least seven people. Read More
Russia files claim against billionaire as Putin tightens screws on ultra-rich industrialists
August 20, 2023 5:42 PM MOSCOW – Russian prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against sanctioned billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, as President Vladimir Putin increases pressure on wealthy Russians to repatriate their…
Iranian real estate agent arrested for selling a house to a dog
August 20, 2023 5:30 PM A viral video showed a couple signing a contract transferring title of their apartment to their dog as they had no heirs. Read More
Bosses dislike work-from-home arrangement but see it becoming ingrained: US survey
August 20, 2023 5:30 PM The shift to remote work during the pandemic is popular with employees – not so much their bosses. Read More
Russia’s moon mission falters after pre-landing manoeuvre runs into ‘abnormal situation’
August 20, 2023 4:25 PM The spacecraft Luna-25 may have already been lost, according to unverified chatter on Telegram. Read More
‘Strong enough now’: Brics nations eye global geopolitical shift
August 20, 2023 3:45 PM There is growing interest among other countries to become Brics members. Read More
Chinese defence chief’s latest visit to Russia underscores ties but also notable for what he did not say
August 20, 2023 2:00 PM LONDON – Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu has wrapped up a week-long visit to Russia and Belarus, clearly designed to signal that Beijing has no…