Germany Uncovers Russian Disinformation Campaign on X – Report
A common theme was the accusation that Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government was neglecting the country's own population in favour of helping Ukraine in its war against Russia.
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US halts funds for UNRWA over allegations staff involved in Hamas attacks on Israel
Military intelligence: Russia currently refuses international commission to investigate Il-76 crash
An international commission is needed to establish the cause of the Russian Il-76 transport plane's crash, but Moscow currently rejects this option, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) spokesperson Andrii Yusov said on air on Jan. 26.
ICJ asks Israel to prevent genocide, doesn't order end to Gaza war
The mere issuing of a provisional order is viewed as a harsh diplomatic blow for Israel, one that gives South Africa’s genocide claim tacit legitimacy.
Yemen Houthi rebels fire a missile at a US warship, escalating worst Mideast sea conflict in decades
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched a missile at a U.S. warship patrolling the Gulf of Aden, forcing it to shoot down the projectile
UN agency fires staff members allegedly involved in October 7 attacks
Pakistan Deports Half A Million Illegal Immigrants In 3 Months.
Pakistan has announced it has deported over half a million illegal immigrants in just three months,
Germany unearths pro-Russia disinformation campaign on X
Investigators uncover concerted onslaught on Berlin’s support for Ukraine involving more than 1m posts
US ‘disappointed’ that Hungary taking so long to approve Sweden joining Nato
Washington’s ambassador says Budapest is ‘really alone’ and describes its foreign policy as a ‘fantasy’
Boris Nadezhdin: Putin's would-be opponent vows to end Ukraine war
Boris Nadezhdin has gathered tens of thousands of signatures in his bid to stand for Russia's presidency.
Swedish PM says won’t negotiate with Hungary on NATO bid
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Friday (26 January) he would "not negotiate" with Hungary over Sweden's NATO bid despite Budapest now the sole holdout after Turkey's ratification.
North Korea's Kim warns failure to provide food a 'serious political issue'
Mexico has announced 20 new protected areas covering 5.7 million acres across its terrestrial and marine territories
Canadian tar sands pollution is up to 6,300% higher than reported, study finds | Tar sands
Call for companies to ‘clean up their mess’ as Athabasca oil sands emissions vastly exceed industry-reported levels
Ukraine's new military strategy hits Russia where it hurts: Ukrainian drones have been more successful and effective against Russian resources than Western sanctions.
Ukraine is fighting not one but two hot wars against Russia. The first, a conventional, bloody land war along an 810-mile front line, has descended into stalemate. But the second – drone and missile strikes and sabotage raids deep into enemy territory – may prove to be a game-changing strategy for hitting Russia where it
South Korea in shock after female politician is attacked with a rock
Opposition leader speaks of ‘political terrorism’ amid calls for full investigation into attack on Bae Hyun-jin, who is close confidante of the president
West Must Be Prepared For War With Russia, NATO Official Warns Ahead Of Major Military Drills
NATO has warned that the West should step up preparations for the unexpected,including a war with Russia, as Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine is nearing the two-year mark amid worries over possible political fatigue among some of Kyiv's Western allies.
Sixty-one women in Iran prison begin hunger strike after Amini protester executed
Rights activists say decision to hang Mohammad Ghobadlou was 'glaring injustice'
Pakistan accuses Indian agents of two assassinations on its soil
Foreign minister draws comparison to similar claim in Canada and says India must be held to account
Turkey’s Erdoğan signs off on Sweden’s NATO bid
Move comes as U.S. promises rapid sale of F-16 jets to Turkey, while Hungary keeps stalling.