New Zealand’s pointless ‘war’ with the Cook Islands must end – Richard Prebble
I was in Rarotonga last week. We are not winning. Tourism is booming. Our plane was so full…
Israel calls Hamas’ return of partial remains of previously recovered hostage “clear violation” of peace deal
Israel’s government said Tuesday that a set of partial hostage remains returned by Hamas the previous day belonged…
Lithuania accuses Belarus, Russia of “deliberate escalation of hybrid warfare” as balloons shut down airport
The government of Lithuania, which is a member of the U.S.-led NATO alliance, said Monday that it will…
Russia’s Lukoil to sell off foreign assets as US sanctions bite – POLITICO
A former Lukoil executive, granted anonymity to speak freely, said the move could see the company’s revenues and…
World’s Oldest Ruler Biya Wins Reelection in Cameroon at 92
Cameroonian President Paul Biya was declared the winner of elections that were marred by allegations of irregularities, and…
Washington eyes ‘very productive’ Trump-Xi meeting this week – POLITICO
“We discussed a wide variety of issues, from the rare earth, from the rare earth magnets to trade,…
‘Diplomatic solution’ to end Ukraine war in sight, Russian envoy says – POLITICO
“You know, his previous position was that Russia should leave completely. So actually, I think we are reasonably…
‘House of Dynamite’ Nuclear Missile Defense Fail Has Pentagon Worried
The plot of A House of Dynamite, the new thriller from Academy Award winner Kathryn Bigelow, hinges on…
Israel’s Netanyahu Eyes 2026 Election With Pitch That He Saved the Country
Two years ago, after Hamas killed and kidnapped its way across southern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemed…
Donald Trump sending US aircraft carrier to Latin America as war fears rise
‘Hunt you down’ The carrier announcement came after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said an overnight strike on a…
Putin’s System Begins to Collapse as Russians Finally Dare to Confront Him
Fear has been the invisible force holding President Putin’s Russia together for more than two decades. It kept…
Marco Rubio Behind Sudden Trump Reversal on Putin
For months, President Donald Trump resisted calls to slap new sanctions on Russia, believing he could end the…