Russia launches year’s most concentrated barrage on Ukraine’s two largest cities, officials and media say
KYIV, Jan 13 – Russian forces launched the year’s most intense wave of missile attacks on Ukraine’s two largest cities early on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials and media said, killing four…
US lawmakers plan Denmark visit as Trump threatens Greenland takeover
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 – A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers will visit Denmark this week as President Donald Trump threatens a takeover of Greenland, an autonomous part of the kingdom…
Pete Hegseth laments ‘risk adverse’ defence culture in visit with Elon Musk
Mr Hegseth said the administration wants companies of all sizes to compete for defence business. Read More
Most vaccine-hesitant people eventually got Covid-19 jab: British study
It illustrated that widespread public vaccine scepticism can be overcome. Read More
European diplomats fear crisis in Cuba as Trump amps up pressure
Washington will allow Mexico to continue its oil shipments to Cuba for now. Read More
Russian missiles strike Kyiv, one dead in Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials say
KYIV, Jan 13 – Russian forces launched attacks on Ukraine’s two largest cities early on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said, killing one person in the northeastern city of Kharkiv. Read More
Trump vows 25% tariff on goods from Iran ‘business’ partners
However, he offered no further details besides saying it would be effective immediately. Read More
Ukraine toils to restore power and heat, Zelenskiy warns of new attack
KYIV, Jan 12 – Emergency crews toiled to restore heat and power to beleaguered Kyiv residents on Monday, more than three days after Russian strikes on energy targets, and President…
Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown; Tehran says communication open with US
While airstrikes were being considered, “diplomacy is always the first option” for the president, says the White House. Read More
US charges man shot by Border Patrol agent in Portland
Jan 12 – The Venezuelan man shot by a border patrol agent last week in Portland, Oregon, was charged on Monday with assaulting federal officers, the U.S. Justice Department said.…